Aimee

Aimee asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ms. Sepetys! I really enjoyed your book Between Shades of Gray! I was wondering what inspired you to write this book? Thanks :)

Ruta Sepetys Hello Aimee!

Thanks for your question. Much of the world is not aware that Stalin deported so many people to Siberia. I wanted to write the book to create an awareness and also give voice to the people who never had a chance to tell their story. That's what inspired me to write "Between Shades of Gray!"

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A Goodreads user asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! My name is Neha, and I met you at a book signing for Salt to the Sea at Parnassus Book Store in Nashville! I love all of your books, and I liked how Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray were linked in a way. The story of Lina and her family in Between Shades of Gray and Joana, Florian, Emilia, and Alfred's stories were so beautiful and I enjoyed every page. Will you write another World War 2 based book?

María Pau

María Pau asked Ruta Sepetys:

How does your writing process work? Any advise for amateur writers?

Emily W

Emily W asked Ruta Sepetys:

I know I just asked a question, but then this one came to me. Do you read the reviews of your books on Goodreads, and to what extent do you take that praise/criticism on board when writing new texts?

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