I want to welcome my friend Barbara Kuhls to my blog. She just released a non-fiction real-life story of the special needs adoption of their son, Ionut, who if you read my blog on Friday, is a special favorite of my dog, Spatzle.
When did you decide to become an author? Was it something you fell into, felt called to…?
I didn’t decide to become a writer. Every time I shared our adoption story (I was often asked), someone would say “you need to write a book.” In July, 2019 I heard God whisper “Now. Write the book.” So, I began to get the stories on paper.
What’s your pet peeve?
Adults making selfish decisions that harm or even negatively affect children.
What was your most embarrassing moment as a writer?
Doing a “book signing” before I had any books.
What has been your most difficult challenge as an author?
Exposing my family and our son’s birth family to the public. Doing it gracefully, protecting their privacy while sharing God’s amazing work in our lives.
How do you process rejections and/or negative reviews?
“Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10.
It doesn’t matter.
What do you feel is the best success so far in your writing career?
A positive and eager desire by so many to read a book about the miracles of God.
Book
Standby For God; A Fearless Flight Into a Faithful Calling
Biography
Barbara Kuhls is an RN with the gifts of mercy, hospitality, and exhortation. With over fifty years experience, her passion is protecting life and mentoring the next generation. Since responding to God over forty years ago with the words, “Send me,” she has dedicated her life to providing life-affirming choices and support to women in unplanned pregnancies. She invites the reader into a personal adoption journey.
Connect with Barb
Facebook: Standby for God
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