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Hey. Ms. Ruta!! How are you? Between Shades of Gray can be a pretty heavy book to read sometimes, because of what the characters are going through and what might happen to them next. I had to stop reading just to gather my thoughts. Is it difficult for you to write about such sensitive subjects? Does it ever take its toll on you? Lots of love. Looking forward to reading Salt To The Sea!! You're AMAZING!!! :)
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Rohit!
Thank you for this question. Yes, sometimes the sadness of the tragedy overwhelms me and leaks into my heart. Instead of trying to run away from it, I try to stay present within it so I can transfer that sense of emotion into the writing. That way, hopefully the readers will feel a sense of emotional truth while reading.
And thanks for your kind words. YOU'RE amazing! :)
Thank you for this question. Yes, sometimes the sadness of the tragedy overwhelms me and leaks into my heart. Instead of trying to run away from it, I try to stay present within it so I can transfer that sense of emotion into the writing. That way, hopefully the readers will feel a sense of emotional truth while reading.
And thanks for your kind words. YOU'RE amazing! :)
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