Exciting Announcement!

Wow friends, it’s been a while since I’ve broken out the ole’ blog. But I felt it was only appropriate to write this message on here, where it all began (many, many years ago).

I have always loved books and writing.

(That is not the announcement. That is old news for most of you).

I get my love of books from my dad. When I was young, he explained to me that you don’t just love authors, you must learn to love and trust certain publishing companies as well. We’d be in a bookstore and he’d pick up a book and look at its spine and say, “Ah, Eerdmans!” or whatever other publishing company he saw and would nod in approval. And I can remember him picking up a book published by Moody and he’d say a phrase he’s said to me often over these last few weeks, “Ah, Moody! A name you can trust!”

Which makes this announcement even more special to me.

I have signed a contract with Moody Publishers to write my first book.

(I can’t believe I’m writing that right now. Truly, I think I’m still in shock).

I have to be honest with you, I wasn’t planning on writing a book proposal smack dab in the middle of a pandemic. I wasn’t planning on writing a book while I finish up my doctoral degree. But a few months ago, I was contacted by the formidable Trillia Newbell with a book idea. The idea of working with her as an editor at Moody is a DREAM, and the topic (which will be announced at a later date) is one that I’m very passionate about. So after much prayer and talking with some close confidants, I put my yes on the table and then waited to see what Moody Publishers thought about my work. (Which, can I just take a moment and tell you, I have NEVER been more nervous about people’s opinion of my writing in my entire life).

Over the last 6 weeks or so, I’ve been writing my little heart out, crafting a book proposal - and this last week I got the news that this dream would become a reality. Y’all. Y’ALLLLLL. I am unbelievably grateful for the opportunity, and it’s a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. But more than that, I’m so excited/nervous/thrilled to get these words into a book because I truly believe that they will serve the Church in a very specific way.

Friends, I covet your prayers. Pray for wisdom, humility, and a teachable spirit. Pray for courage to say what needs to be said. And pray that in all things, God would be glorified by the message of this book.

That’s it for now. But I’ll keep you updated as we go along!

Grateful/Excited/Nervous/Terrified,

Brit