I hear writers typically shy away from sequels to very popular books as they’ve set such a high bar that a less than stellar follow up would be too great a fall.  I call it the Humpty Dumpty Complex.  Did you have reservations about taking this direction?

I figured that writing a sequel would be a lot of work. There is the pressure to make it as good as the first one or even better so, for a while, I was stumped. Eventually, I let go of the constant comparison and just wrote what God wanted me to say.

 

I’ve read your books and blogs.  You really keep God as a running theme in your writing.  Does that help you creatively?

It feels really weird sometimes to allow God to use the ratchetness that lives in my head to draw people to Him. He uses my imperfections to show His glory with each word that I write, so I look forward to writing novels.  Hopefully for many years to come.

What’s at the core of this book?  What was your objective and message for BU2MU?

While writing this book, I wanted to show how detrimental it is to let go of one’s past in order to accept the great life that God hopes to give. I had a lot of fun writing this one. I went through a whirlwind of emotions. One minute I was laughing, feeling blessed, and feeling in love; the next minute I was angry, crying, needing a drink, and wanting to smoke.

 

Sounds like quite the rollercoaster.  When will the new book be available? 

Well.. pre-ordering opened up November 11th.  The release date is December 1st.  It will be available on my website at www.brittneyreel.com.

 

Coolness.  I know it’s a little early to ask but what’s next for The Love Guru aka Brittney Reel?

Next project in mind is a continuation of this series but it will be from Bridgette's sister's perspective. It is entitled "Finding the Fire" and a snippet is included at the end of "Break up to Make Up."

 

I’m very happy to see my fam sticking to her dream.  Get ‘em Britt!!  Looking forward to whatever’s next for this talented, spiritual phenom.