Abby

Abby asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! I have read your first two books and LOVED both! I have three questions: 1) What's your favorite part of being a writer? (a bit cliche, I know, but I'm curious) 2) How do you stay true to your characters while at the same time portraying history accurately? 3) And finally, which character has been your favorite to write about?

Ruta Sepetys Hi Abby!

Thanks for your questions. Answers:

1. My favorite part of being a writer is interacting with readers!
2. I stay true to the characters and history by doing a lot of research in advance. If I do that, I know the lane that the characters need to stay in.
3. It's so hard to choose just one character as a favorite. I loved writing Elena and Kretzsky in BSG and I loved writing Willie and Cokie in OTE.

Thanks so much!

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A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! Salt to the Sea was the first of your books I've read and it was amazing! I'm so excited to read your other novels. Are you planning on writing any more books set around the same time period? I've always had a slight interest in WWII, but you've kind of added fuel to the fire, and now I want to know more! Also, have you any plans to do any signings in the UK? I would love that! Thank you, Carly :)

Emily W

Emily W asked Ruta Sepetys:

While Between Shades of Grey was set during a significant historical event (WWII), Out of the Easy does not seem to be in the same way. What made you choose the 1950s, and in particular a brothel, to write about?

Arli1872002

Arli1872002 asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hello Ruta, i'm Ariadna and i'm a girl with thirteen years. I love in Spain and I real "Entre tonos de gris", i loved it! When do you go to Barcelona? I hope that you will go to Catalonia soon. Love, Ariadna

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