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A Goodreads user asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta, I was wondering what is your power food or drink when writing stories. And, do you write notes for your novels in a journal or using some site on the internet to write them? I loved "Between Shades of Grey" by the way, and I can't wait to read "Salt to the Sea" since you are such an amazing writer! :)

Ruta Sepetys Hello Puneet!

My power food/drink while writing is tea. I love tea—black, green, red or white. Although I write my novels on a laptop, I keep a companion journal for each book. In the journal I write notes, thoughts, character descriptions, etc.

Thanks for asking!

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Hi Ruta! I absolutely loved Salt to the Sea and immediately went to get Between Shades of Grey from my library - I really enjoy historical fiction and wondered, even if you might not write about them, who are some of your favourite historical figures? Jodie

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Hello! I absolutely love the novels you published and I cannot wait to read more of your work! I have a few questions: 1. How much time did you spend researching for your novels? Was it more or less than the time spent writing the actual book? 2. What is your favorite historical period? 3. Finally, how do you pronounce your last name? This would settle a debate between my friend and me.

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Dear Ruta, I love how you always include your research, sources and any notes that you have collected at the end of each book, while working on that specific book. What personal connection do you have, if any, that prompted you to write Salt to the Sea?

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