From Home to the Classroom

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From Home to the Classroom

When Standing Up Meant Standing Apart

Look at her – poised in that sun-drenched classroom, every inch the picture of a proper 1920s teacher. But don’t let the high collar and perfect posture fool you. For women like Lucie Santoro, the hero in Sherilyn’s soon-to-be released novel, choosing the classroom over the kitchen wasn’t just a career choice – it was an act of revolution.

“Education changes people, Lucia,” her mama warned. “It takes them places a mother’s prayers can’t follow.”

Mama wasn’t wrong. But sometimes the most dangerous steps are the ones that lead us exactly where we’re meant to be.

From Home to the Classroom: The Transformative Power of Education in Historical Fiction

Picture this: A young woman in early 20th century East Harlem, her eyes bright with ambition, clutching a high school diploma in one hand and a dream in the other. Her family sees a future bride and homemaker. She sees a classroom full of eager students, waiting for her to unlock their potential.

Welcome to the world of Lucie Santoro, the feisty heroine of *The Promise*, and buckle up for a journey that’s about to turn the page on traditional expectations!

## Education: The Ultimate Rebel’s Toolkit

In the realm of historical fiction, education isn’t just about books and blackboards. Oh no, it’s the secret weapon our heroines wield to shake up the status quo. It’s the key that unlocks doors, the torch that lights up dark corners of possibility, and sometimes, it’s the metaphorical stick of dynamite that blows societal expectations sky-high!

For our girl Lucie, education is all that and a bag of chips. It’s her ticket to:
– Independence (bye-bye, arranged marriages!)
– Intellectual fulfillment (because there’s more to life than pasta recipes)
– Making a difference (one student at a time)

## The Graduate’s Dilemma: Diploma vs. Domesticity

Imagine graduation day. The air is thick with possibility (and maybe a little mothball scent from those robes). Lucie’s heart is doing the cha-cha of excitement and dread. On one shoulder sits the angel of ambition, whispering of chalk-dusted futures. On the other, the devil of duty, mumbling about wedding bells and cradles.

It’s the ultimate showdown:
– Classroom or Altar?
– Textbooks or Diapers?
– Apples for the teacher or Spaghetti for the family?

Talk about a cliffhanger, folks!

## Sister Agnes: The OG Cheerleader

Every heroine needs a sidekick, and for Lucie, it’s Sister Agnes. Think of her as the Dumbledore to Lucie’s Harry Potter, minus the beard and plus a habit. She’s the one who sees the spark in Lucie’s eyes and fans it into a flame.

Sister Agnes is serving up:
– Encouragement (with a side of tough love)
– Guidance (GPS for the soul, if you will)
– A much-needed reality check (when Lucie’s dreams need a little grounding)

## Breaking News: Women Can Think!

Hold onto your hats, because *The Promise Trilogy* is about to drop a bombshell: women have brains! I know, shocking, right? But in Lucie’s world, this is headline news. She’s riding the wave of a revolution where women are starting to step out of the kitchen and into… well, everywhere else!

World War I is shaking things up, and suddenly:
– Rosie the Riveter is everyone’s new #WCW
– Education for women is becoming less “Why?” and more “Why not?”
– The future is female (but don’t tell the menfolk just yet)

## The Rocky Road to Teacherhood

Now, don’t go thinking this is all smooth sailing. Lucie’s path to the classroom is bumpier than a Model T on a cobblestone street. She’s got:
– A mother who thinks “career woman” is code for “old maid”
– A community that raises eyebrows higher than their Sunday hats
– Her own doubts nipping at her heels like a pesky puppy

But does our girl give up? Heck no! She’s got grit, determination, and a vision of a future where she calls the shots.

## Lucie Santoro: Rebel with a Cause

In the end, Lucie’s not just fighting for a job. She’s fighting for:
– The right to define her own success
– A future built on her terms
– The chance to lift up others through education

Her classroom isn’t just a room with desks and a chalkboard. It’s her declaration of independence, her soapbox, her stage. It’s where Lucie Santoro becomes the leading lady of her own life story.

So, dear readers, the next time you crack open a historical fiction novel, keep an eye out for the Lucies of the world. They’re the ones with ink-stained fingers, fire in their eyes, and dreams bigger than their hometown. They’re the ones who remind us that sometimes, the most revolutionary act is simply to learn, to teach, and to never, ever stop questioning the world around us.

Class dismissed!

# Don’t Miss a Moment of Lucie’s Journey!

Hey there, fellow time travelers! Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Because let’s be honest – we all know that feeling of wanting to shake things up, of standing at the crossroads between what’s expected and what’s possible. That’s exactly where Lucie Santoro finds herself in 1925, and trust me, you’re going to want a front-row seat for what happens next!

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Picture this: Every month, you’ll get an exclusive peek behind the curtain of The Promise Trilogy, including:
– Behind-the-scenes glimpses of Lucie’s world
– Sneak peeks at upcoming chapters- Chapter One of Book One is available now, just email Sherilyn after you subscribe.
– Hidden historical gems that inspired the story
– First dibs on becoming a beta reader
– Special subscriber-only content
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Plus, you’ll be part of a community that gets it – that understands why a young woman in 1925 might trade her mother’s marinara recipe for a piece of chalk and a classroom of possibilities!

Remember, some stories are too good to keep to yourself. Join our newsletter family today and let’s make a little history together!

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Picture this: It’s 1932, Prohibition is in full swing, and Cleo Lythgoe is about to learn that running liquor on Rum Row takes more than just guts – it takes moxie! When a storm washes away a mobster’s booze order and pirates are circling like sharks, what’s a girl to do? Especially when the company’s reputation (and maybe her life!) hangs in the balance…

## Why You’ll Love This Story:
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