Rhuta D
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I discovered you when I was searching for an author who shares my name. I ordered and devoured 'between shades of gray' - I loved it. I currently work in a law firm, but I dream of someday writing something wonderful for someone else to discover. Would you have any advice for an aspiring writer? I'd also love to know what your name means. Mine (Rhuta) has its origins in Sanskrit and means 'eternal truth'.
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Rhuta!
Wow, our names are so similar! The meaning of your name is beautiful. Lithuanian women named Ruta are named for the little green Rue flower.
I worked in the music business for 20+ years before becoming and author. So if I can do that, you can definitely transition from law to writing. Lawyers write a lot. :) In terms of advice, I always suggest that writers think back on their own experiences of love, loss, joy and even humiliation. Those triumphs and scars are part of our individual emotional truth and if we write about them - and through them - the work will have a feeling of authenticity. Also, don't forget about rhythm in your writing. Read your work aloud, listening for rhythm and flow. If you stumble as you're reading aloud, revise the sentence.
Hope that's helpful!
Wow, our names are so similar! The meaning of your name is beautiful. Lithuanian women named Ruta are named for the little green Rue flower.
I worked in the music business for 20+ years before becoming and author. So if I can do that, you can definitely transition from law to writing. Lawyers write a lot. :) In terms of advice, I always suggest that writers think back on their own experiences of love, loss, joy and even humiliation. Those triumphs and scars are part of our individual emotional truth and if we write about them - and through them - the work will have a feeling of authenticity. Also, don't forget about rhythm in your writing. Read your work aloud, listening for rhythm and flow. If you stumble as you're reading aloud, revise the sentence.
Hope that's helpful!
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I'm from Australia and have only read Salt to the Seas. I loved it. One thing I really did enjoy was the novelty of such short chapters that pack so much detail. I was wondering how did you reach your current writing style? And what kind of inspirations lead you down that path (a beautiful one at that)?
Luisa Garzón Ortega
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello I'm Luisa from colombia. as you know Colombia is a country where the violence is everywhere. I read "entre tonos de gris" or "Between shades of gray" last January and this book showed me the other side of the coin in other realities. My question is: What is the key for survive to the adversity?. Also I would like that you recommend me one book and one song of your preference. Thank you very much for read me. Reg
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