Caroline Paxton

Caroline Paxton asked Ruta Sepetys:

Do you have a tune for Alfred's song? If you do, you should post it somewhere.

Ruta Sepetys Hi Caroline!

Wow, that's a great idea to post the melody to Alfred's song. Thank you!! I do have an idea of the melody in my head.

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Marien

Marien asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! I read your book a few years ago and I have never forgotten it! It was such a powerful and well-written book, but I was wondering how you were able to continue writing the book when you had writers block (if you even ever got it). How were you able to work past your own mind? I'm asking because not a second of the book was boring or slow and it was so interesting that I was able to read it in under an hour.

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hey. Ms. Ruta!! How are you? Between Shades of Gray can be a pretty heavy book to read sometimes, because of what the characters are going through and what might happen to them next. I had to stop reading just to gather my thoughts. Is it difficult for you to write about such sensitive subjects? Does it ever take its toll on you? Lots of love. Looking forward to reading Salt To The Sea!! You're AMAZING!!! :)

Tracy

Tracy asked Ruta Sepetys:

Where do you find your inspiration for these historical fiction books? The true events for these stories are not well covered in our school curriculums, but my students love the books! Is there a certain time period that peaks your interest? Are there certain stories that you feel compelled to bring attention to that have been ignored?

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