Elena Smith
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Ruta Sepetys:
Another question, out of the four main characters in Salt to the Sea, which was your favorite and which was most relatable? I'd like to add that Out of the Easy and Salt to the Sea made me realize my love for historical fiction dive well, and I love how you include such amazing romances that really get to me. Between Shades of Grey is on my to-read list still!
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Elena,
I really loved Emilia from "Salt to the Sea." My heart broke for her each time I wrote one of her chapters. The most relatable for me to write was Joana.
Thank you!!
I really loved Emilia from "Salt to the Sea." My heart broke for her each time I wrote one of her chapters. The most relatable for me to write was Joana.
Thank you!!
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Sheila Decosse
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Ruta Sepetys:
What gave you the confidence to undertake the years of research on 'Between Shades of Grey". Did you write a dynamite proposal and have a publisher's commitment ..or did you have tremendous self confidence..(and I look at that as a plus.) Did you have any life experiences in the past that helped you soldier on?
Natty
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta, Very excited for your next book coming out have read both Between the Shades of Grey and Out of the Easy..loved both for their individual stories. I have a couple of questions. 1) Is there any travel time scheduled to come to Australia this year? If not, how do we make it happen? 2) When you are writing your main female characters, is making them strong willed an important characteristic? :) Nat
Olivia Dillon
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I just finished Salt to the Sea and I thought the end was very thought provoking and discussion worthy (which I love). I was wondering when did you first know that you wanted to be a writer? How long did it take you to write each book? I think you are a powerful writer and have inspired me to write more often. I struggle a lot with developing strong characters (especially names). Do you have any tips? Thanks!
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