Blending Personal Experiences with Fiction
Creating Beloved Unknown was an opportunity to blend my personal experiences with the layers of fiction, offering readers a narrative that is both deeply intimate and widely relatable.
It is a novel rooted in the prolonged and emotional process of adoption that draws from my own life while aiming to resonate with a broad audience.
Beloved Unknown tells the story of Abigail, a character whose life echoes many of the emotions and experiences my husband and I encountered on our path to parenthood.
Abigail’s character was crafted to reflect the resilience required to face repeated disappointments and the joy that comes with eventual fulfillment.
Her story explores not just the act of adopting but the transformative impact this act can have on one’s life—reshaping her identity, her relationships, and her understanding of love.
Through Abigail, readers experience the daunting waits, the bureaucratic hurdles, and the moments of unexpected kindness that characterize the adoption process.
Her narrative provides a window into the profound changes brought about by becoming a parent under such extraordinary circumstances.
It was my aim to show that the journey to forming a family can sometimes be indirect, marked by obstacles that are both challenging and character-building.
This novel was also a chance to explore the emotions associated with life’s waiting periods. Whether it’s waiting for a child, a career breakthrough, or any deeply desired change, the essence of waiting is a universal experience.
Beloved Unknown examines the growth that happens in these in-between times—the insights gained and the quiet strengths developed.
By sharing this story, I hope not only to offer solace and connection to those who have faced similar paths but also to enrich the broader conversation about family, faith, and the unexpected ways life unfolds.
Beloved Unknown is a companion for those in the throes of waiting, a reminder that they are not alone in their hopes and fears.
In writing this book, I have combined real-life truths with a fictional narrative, aiming to create a story that engages on multiple levels. It is a narrative crafted with care, meant to be both a mirror and a window—a reflection of real emotions and a glimpse into the transformative power of love and perseverance.
Whether you see yourself in Abigail or simply walk with her for a while, Beloved Unknown invites you to experience the profound impact of life’s most significant waits and most rewarding arrivals.