Kelsey Senteio

Kelsey Senteio asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! So far I have only read "Out of the Easy" from you and I absolutely LOVED it! I can't wait to read your other books. Your writing is beautiful and completely engaging. My question is: how did you get the idea for "Out of the Easy" and what is your writing process like? I am a Creative Writing minor and I'm really interested. Thank you so much! ~ Kelsey :)

Ruta Sepetys Hi Kelsey!

How fantastic that you're a Creative Writing minor! I was an International Finance major with a French minor. Not exactly common for an author. :)

I'm so happy that you loved "Out of the Easy!" The story 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 dreamed of being the author of her own destiny. So I created the character of Josie Moraine and placed historical obstacles in front of her.

Thanks for asking!

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