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  A HEART NOT

  EASILY BROKEN

  BY

  MJ KANE

  Book one of

  the Butterfly Memoirs

  This is a fictional work. The names, characters, incidents, places, and locations are solely the concepts and products of the author’s imagination or are used to create a fictitious story and should not be construed as real.

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  ISBN 13: 978-1-939217-02-8 ISBN 10:1939217024

  A Heart Not Easily Broken

  M.J. Kane

  Published by 5 Prince Publishing

  Author Photo: Jada Caine

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  First Edition/First Printing September 2012 Printed U.S.A.

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  Acknowledgements

  First of all, I’d like to thank my family who has been so supportive of my writing career. To my amazing husband, K.C.: I would never have picked up a laptop (well, your laptop!) and started writing, much less learned the business side of things (a work that is still in progress!). Words can never express how much I appreciate your time and patience, even when it seems I don’t. I promise, one day it will stick! To S.C., my manager, number one beta reader, best friend, listener, and sounding board for my crazy ideas: if it wasn’t for your opinions and suggestions, I never would have taken the time to delve deeper into my characters and find their real stories. Knowing that if you liked it, someone else would too, has been my motivation! To my wonderful kids, K.C., J.C., X.C., and E.C., though you’ve driven me crazy along the way, you’ve been an inspiration and support in your own ways. Thanks for your hugs and kisses and undying support, and above all, thanks for letting mommy find herself again!

  A heartfelt thank you goes to the many authors I’ve met along the way. Sandra C., an amazing playwright, who became my first writing mentor. Thanks for taking me under you’re wing and sharing your knowledge! To the talented women of the Critter Yard: Chicki Brown, Erin Kern, and Zee Monodee: all of you have paved the way and helped me find my true writing voice. Remember what the first draft of this story looked like? LOL, it took four years to get it right!

  Thank you to Sherry Turner, an amazing librarian who is always there to show support to the talented people of Clayton County. She never hesitates to go above and beyond to make the programs offered stay alive. Without you, the opportunities to showcase our talents, (authors, poets, artist, and musicians) would not exist. Thanks for the advice you’ve offered me along the way!

  To my beta reader, A. S., my oldest friend, and classmate. Thank you for reaching across cyberspace to read my work when it was still in its raw stages. I’m sure you’ll love the edited version!

  A special thanks to fellow 5 Prince Publishing author, Carmen DeSousa, for reaching out to hold my hand through the process of becoming a published author. I hope to one day make the Best Seller list just like you!

  A special thank you to my editor, June Ruppel, who read my manuscript, fell in love with the story, and had to have it. And thank you to 5 Prince Publishing for giving me a chance and allowing me to keep my creative voice!

  And a much special thanks to each and every one of you who have followed my writing journey online and have brought a copy of this book. Enjoy!

  Oh yeah, can’t forget about my two most loyal followers: my dogs, Vader and Ivy, who were always there to lick my feet, trip me up when I tried to get up from my desk, and begged for that special attention. Now we can go outside and play! Well, until the next deadline draws near!

  MJ