Joanna
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Ruta Sepetys:
I recently read Out of the Easy after reading both Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea and I loved all three books. You have such a way with historical fiction and making everything flow so smoothly. WW2 and New Orleans in the 50s are so extremely different, how did you come to write Out of the Easy? And are there other historical periods that interest you enough to possibly write about in the future?
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Joanna!
Thank you so much for your kind words about my writing! "Out of the Easy" has parallels to my mother's personal history. I wanted to explore feminism in historical context through a girl in postwar America, a girl who dreams of being the author of her own destiny. Yes, there are many periods I'd love to write about! I'd love to write a novel set in the '20's and a novel set during the Depression.
Thank you for asking!
Thank you so much for your kind words about my writing! "Out of the Easy" has parallels to my mother's personal history. I wanted to explore feminism in historical context through a girl in postwar America, a girl who dreams of being the author of her own destiny. Yes, there are many periods I'd love to write about! I'd love to write a novel set in the '20's and a novel set during the Depression.
Thank you for asking!
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Mandy Chilcote
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Ruta Sepetys:
As a middle school English teacher, Between Shades of Gray is one of my top recommendations for students who think they know WWII books. When I saw Salt to the Sea in the library, I snatched it immediately and am finding it hard to put down. I was surprised, though, to see another World War II book from you. Did the research for one lead to the idea for the other?
Jimin Lee
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I read your book "Between Shades of Gray" and absolutely fell in love with it. I am a middle school student of South Korea, also a wannabe author - trying to get as much practice as possible when I still have time as a young student. Could you give me some help about turning a general idea into a book(or a rough draft, if not)? I would be absolutely thankful if you can!
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