Lindy
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! My 8th grade class just finished reading Between Shades of Gray and loved it! I'm curious to know how the release of the other "Shades of Gray" book affected your book sales since they came out around the same time. I hate that I get that look when I mention your book because they get it confused with the other! Also, do you have any advice for breaking into the industry as a book editor?
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Lindy!
"Between Shades of Gray" was out for a year before "50 Shades" was released. Thank goodness! That gave a bit of separation between the two. But yes, there has been some confusion about the two books which may have resulted in readers purchasing the wrong book. :(
In terms of breaking into the industry as a book editor, most of the editors I know worked as interns or assistants in the editorial departments of the publishing houses. That seems to the be the traditional path - work as an assistant under an editor, learn from them, and make your way up!
Thanks again!
"Between Shades of Gray" was out for a year before "50 Shades" was released. Thank goodness! That gave a bit of separation between the two. But yes, there has been some confusion about the two books which may have resulted in readers purchasing the wrong book. :(
In terms of breaking into the industry as a book editor, most of the editors I know worked as interns or assistants in the editorial departments of the publishing houses. That seems to the be the traditional path - work as an assistant under an editor, learn from them, and make your way up!
Thanks again!
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Katie
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hey Ruta! You visited my school (Tampa Prep) two years ago, and we spoke about how identity and family (or lack there of) play very important, but very different roles in both "Between Shades of Gray" and "Out of the Easy". I was wondering if the same themes are going to play as important of a role in your new book as they did in the first two. Also, how did the research processes differ between the three novels?
Linda
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi, Ruta! OUT OF THE EASY is one of my all-time favorite YA books, and I have recommended it to so many people. Loved BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY as well and have SALT TO THE SEA at the top of my TBR pile. So my question is, can I get a commission on your OOTE sales? Haha, just kidding. My question is, do you have any advice for making sure one's characters have distinct voices? Thank you!
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