Amy Albert-Marshall
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Ruta Sepetys:
As a lover of young adult and historical fiction, you are one of my 'must-read-everything-they-write' authors. In a couple of months you are coming to my school to participate in our big read and I couldn't be happier about it. My question is: Do decide on your historical timeframe first and then look for the narrative or do you envision the character and decide where is history they best fit?
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Amy!
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment! I'm thrilled that I'm one of your "must-read" authors! :) Hope to meet you when I visit your school.
In terms of your question - yes, I generally choose a historical event first and then build fictional characters around that event.
Thank you for such a wonderful compliment! I'm thrilled that I'm one of your "must-read" authors! :) Hope to meet you when I visit your school.
In terms of your question - yes, I generally choose a historical event first and then build fictional characters around that event.
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Sydney
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello Ruta! I recently read "Between Shades of Gray" and was deeply connected to the novel. My grandparents shared many of the experiences you described, and I was amazed of how detailed you wrote while keeping the facts straight. My question is how did you research for this novel? Are there any new books to be expected in the near future? Thank you!
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