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Teens on the Scene: The Power of Introverts – Susan Cain

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The Introvert May Get Lost 

In a world filled with boisterous, noisy, seemingly-confident, people, oftentimes the introvert (who has as much to say, as much to offer, and as much with which to enrich the world) gets lost in the noise.

While this speaker, Susan, Cain is not a teen, she talks about her teen years, and her TED talk was one of 9 talks recommended by teens. (The others are listed here.)

Open Your Suitcase

Just because you are not the most outspoken person in the room, doesn’t make you any “less-than” those around you. Take heart. And do as Susan Cain suggests and “open YOUR suitcase.” You may be surprised how your “suitcase” can be a blessing, and encouragement, and a great benefit to those God has placed in YOUR world.

Watch Susan’s TED Talk right HERE: 

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Powerful Historical Fiction —

Set against the backdrop of the infamous 1921 Tulsa Race Riot 

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You can read Chapter 1 of Tulsa Tempest right HERE!

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Tulsa Tempest — Now in Print! Check It Out!

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Clean Teen ReadsIt’s here! At last! Tulsa Tempest (#1 in the 4-title Tulsa series) now in print, and all decked out in a fresh new cover.

When country girl Tessa Jurgen learns that her bootlegging father has promised her in marriage to a man she doesn’t love, she seeks refuge in the progressive boomtown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The year is 1921. As governess to the children of an oil baron, Tessa is befriended by the black household servants, Chloe, Jasper and Pole. Together they become a family.

But the handsome schoolteacher, Gaven MacIntyre, is also interested in forming a partnership with Tessa, despite his worry that she is “overly friendly” to black people. Racial tensions remain at a simmer until Jasper and a friend are accused of “accosting” a white girl.

Will Tessa stand up for what she knows is right, even if it means losing Gaven? Or will she be drawn into Tulsa’s tempest of prejudice and hatred?

Early Reviewers Agreed:

“A definite page-turner in every sense! It’s a great historical read that is entwined with a sweet romance.” – Romance Reader at Heart

“Ms. Lutz does an excellent job in revealing the true emotions of the characters and even those who are downright nasty in the storyline. I found the whole ambiance of the story most believable in every way. Indeed a read that was engaging for this reader.” – Coffee Time Romance

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You can read Chapter 1 of Tulsa Tempest right HERE!

Free Download! 

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