Emily

Emily asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi, I love all your books, but I was wondering how you got inspiration for 'out of the easy' because the themes and settings which it is based on aren't very common for YA fiction. That was one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much, as it gave me insight into a different aspect of the past and how people lived. Were there any particular reasons that made you so interested in it? Thanks, Emily

Ruta Sepetys Hi Emily! "Out of the Easy" has parallels to my mother's personal history. I wanted to explore feminism in historical context through a girl in postwar America, a girl who dreamed of being the author of her own destiny. Thank you so much for asking!

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Hannah

Hannah asked Ruta Sepetys:

I'm reading Out of the Easy now, and I've already read Between Shades of Gray. I'm a huge fan of both! This question is about Between Shades of Gray: What really compelled you to write such a haunting and memorable piece of literature? Also, how much research did it take to make sure the book was historically accurate? Thanks!

Tony Boggess

Tony Boggess asked Ruta Sepetys:

hi I'm Tony Boggess and I'm doing a school project and i have some questions to ask like how do you get idea's on your book idea's when you have writer's block?

Natasha Hassan

Natasha Hassan asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi Ruta! I read Out of the Easy this year and absolutely loved it. I just wanted to know- what do you enjoy more? The historical research or the actual writing process?

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