Kelsey Senteio
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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!
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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Paloma Renteria
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello Ms. Sepetys! My name is Paloma, I'm sixteen years old from Dallas, Texas. Between the Shades of Gray is one of my favorite books!! I was curious, do you find it difficult to get into character for a time you didn't experience first hand? How does that creative process work for you? Thanks a lot!! :)
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