Both Sides Of The Fence 3: Loose Ends

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Authors: M.T. Pope

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Both Sides Of The Fence 3:
 
Loose Ends
 
M.T. Pope
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dedication
 
I dedicate this book to the black family and the black community. It’s time to start communicating as a family and stop letting our children suffer from our loose ends. Peace!
 
 
 
Mildred Hooper
02/19/1945–12/10/2010
 
Rachel Shelton
01/21/1987–02/16/2011
One thing about the truth is, you don’t have to believe it for it to be true.
—M.T. Pope
 
 
Most people usually won’t believe what they can’t see past their own two eyes.
—
X-Men 2: X-Men United
 
 
We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.
—Anaïs Nin
Acknowledgments
 
This is book number three for me. I owe it all to God for blessing me with a wonderful gift that he chose to spring forth at the appointed time. Thank you, God, for finishing another book for me. You poured out the words once again onto empty pages and made it flow so easily. You know, Lord, I agonized over if this whole writing thing was for me and if you were approving of it. You answered by filling up the pages once again. I thank you for the grace and mercy that allowed me to get this far in life. I am ... because you are and I live ... because you died and I will die because you showed me how to live.
To my mom, Lawanda Pope, a little woman with big strength. You make me smile every time I see you. You are the best mom in the world. I love you. My brothers and sisters: Shirley, William, Darnell, Darlene, Gaynell, Latricia, Nathon, and Yvette. I love you guys.
To my pastor, Melvin T. Lee and first lady Tanya Lee, for coming out and showing love at my first book signing and everything else I do in this life. I promise Dad that the Christian fiction is coming ... LOL. To all my Because He Lives church family members: I love you with only the love that God shines through me. WE ARE! ... BECAUSE HE LIVES!
To Tracey Bowden and Arnisha Hooper, my two best friends in the world. I can’t even begin to say how much you mean to me. I don’t say it enough and I don’t show it enough, but I can’t pay for friends like you two. You put up with my mess and my mouth and I am grateful. For all the book signings you drove me to, all the books you sold for me, and all the bookmarkers you passed out, I appreciate it so much. There are just some things in life that you just know. I know that only God could have put together and you two were chosen just for me. I am honored to have you as my friends.
Carl Weber, once again, you had faith in what God has put in me to pour out of me. Thank you for this opportunity, and all that you do.
To all the Urban Knowledge Bookstore workers that pushed my book, it is appreciated. Will, Tracey, Renee, Daisy, Ruthanne, Tonya, Latonya, and any newcomers, thank you. May God bless you in all your endeavors.
To the Urban Books home office family: Carl, Karen, Natalie, George (Gee), Brenda, Shawn, Walter, Albert ... you guys make this easier for me.
To Nichelle Washington, Darlene Washington, Ruthanne Ryan, Latricia Baker, Martina Doss, Karen Williams, Cearia Rice, Shawna Brim. Thank you for reading the first draft of this book.
To Kenneth Goffney: Again, I am totally blown away by God and how he used you to bless me. You came out of nowhere and lent a helping hand, when I needed it the most. I thank God for you and the time you’ve put into this project. Thank you, friend.
To all the book clubs that hosted me, thank you for the love and support as well. Especially my hometown book clubs: The Bmore Readers with W.I.S.D.O.M. Kudos to Tasha and Pat. ShayRod Book club, my first book club meeting. Y’all are the bomb. Dwayne Vernon and Novel-Lites.
Davida Baldwin, Oddballdesigns(
www.oddballds-gns.com
), thank you for another slamming cover.
To my editor, Maxine Thompson, I don’t know how I forgot to put you in my acknowledgments before, but here it is now. Thank you for guiding my writing hand with your insightful eye to make my work flow better.
Thank you, Martha Weber for the excellent synopsis for the book.
I want to give a special thanks to couple of people who really supported me from a distance:
Martina Doss, for giving me my first official review and selling my books down there in Atlanta. Also, thank you for calling me and letting me know how my books moved you. You have to finish your book now ... LOL.
Leona Romich, my Facebook friend, thank you for being honest and supportive and passing my book on to the appropriate people. You were such a great person from the first time we chatted. Thanks to Toka Waters as well.
My literary friend, J’son M. Lee (
Just Tryin‘ to be Loved)
. Man, you are the best. We clicked from day one and we have so much in common. Thank you for answering the phone every time I call. I’m waiting on that second book, sir. Chop chop ... LOL.
To Ashley & Jaquavis, you guys are the best at what you do and you always are humble when I see you or talk to you. Thank you for the encouragement and the support. Congrats on the new addition.
My author friends that supported me: Karen Williams, Anna J., Dwayne S. Joseph, Ashley Antoinette, Miss KP, Jaquavis Coleman, Wahida Clark, Michel Moore, Kiki Swinson, J.M. Benjamin, Anya Ellis, Ama-leeka Mccall, Tina Brooks McKinney, Tra Verdejo, Kashamba Williams, Danette Majette, Tiffany Wright, Deborah Cardona(Sexy), La Jill Hunt, Kwan, Zoe Woods, Nannette Buchannan, Treasure E. Blue, Marlene, Dwayne Vernon, Mike Warren, Azarel, J’son M. Lee, Dell Banks(Shady), and so many others.
To the people that encouraged me along the way: Kenneth Goffney, your words are so inspiring. I am glad to call you friend. Marcel Emerson, boy, you are the coolest. Keep pumping out them hot books.
Deterrius Woods, an extraordinary Facebook buddy. Don’t be afraid to finish your book. You have some great stories to tell, so get to work.
Kyeon, you have so much talent that it is ridiculous. So get started and get yourself out there.
My Wal-Mart family: Shernae, Tamara, Renee, Gary, Ms. Val, Danuiella, Keisha, Wayne, Sharon. Thank you, guys, for your love and support. I miss you guys ... LOL. But, not the work ... LOL.
My Baltimore customers that I can count on: Ms, Cheetah, Ms. Janet, Ms. Connie, Charlene(Gemini), Ebonee, Keyonne, Shavonni (Vonnie). Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Michelle Lawson. Mrs. Debbie.
If I left you out, put your name here:__________, because you are important to me too. Smile
I can be reached at:
 
 
Thank you for the love.
 
 
Remember ... pass the word, not the book!

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