The dreaded second novel stunts writers the world over, even if their debut was read by millions of readers the world over. Kathryn Stockett’s The Help shot to international success when it was released in 2009, appearing on bestseller lists, prize shortlists and in supermarkets . It was everywhere. Then it was adapted into an Academy Award winning film, starring Octavia Butler who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Artists often bemoan the ‘difficult second album’ - and The Help is a