Paolo Panlaqui

Paolo Panlaqui asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! I'm a high school student from the Philippines. I loved your book Salt to the Sea and I can't wait to dive into your other books. I was wondering if you recommend this book to some of my friends because we studied WWII and when I read it, it was very accurate? What made you write a history novel instead of any other genres. Thank You! (PS: When will you come to the Philippines?)

Ruta Sepetys Hello Paolo!

I would LOVE to visit the Philippines. Let's make it happen! :)

I'm so glad you enjoyed "Salt to the Sea." Yes, I'd love for you to recommend the book to your friends. I spent several years researching the novel to make sure the historical details were accurate. In terms of why I enjoy writing about history—history holds secrets and writing historical fiction is like being a detective. I love that aspect of it!

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Aggie

Aggie asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! Sadly, I only read one of your books. However, I really liked how you showed things up. It's really well written and characters are strong, believable. I really like that. By the way, I'm from Lithuania and I wanted to ask, maybe you plan to visit our little country anytime soon? Best wishes from Kaunas :)

Maddy

Maddy asked Ruta Sepetys:

hi Ruta, you came to my school, Habs, a month ago and I really enjoyed meeting you!! What is the process of writing like for you and did you ever find yourself in a writing slump?

Hellie

Hellie asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! Im from Spain and I have read Between Shades of Gray(Entre tonos de gris here) and Out of Easy. I also have relatives near Russia and they told me how they lived during the URSS occupation,as you tell in Shades of Gray,so your book helped me to understand how terrible those years were. Well, my question is:Which period are you planning to write about in the future?Germany during Nazism,The Hundred Years' War?

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