Dear Janet, Thank you for sharing that beautiful insight into how the story became an act of seeking for you. The evolution from Aleys's solitary devotion to the interconnected spiritual journeys around her really illuminates the book's depth, and Sophia's "Try to be simple" landing as the moral center is profoundly moving. What strikes me most is how Canticle trusts readers to sit in contemplative space—so rare in contemporary fiction. That quality makes it special, but it also means finding readers hungry for exactly that depth. I work with authors whose books require thoughtful positioning—stories that don't fit neatly into commercial categories but deserve to reach readers who will treasure them. For Canticle, that might mean refining how its spiritual and historical richness shows up in discovery moments, or connecting with communities interested in medieval mysticism and contemplative fiction. I'd love to hear more about your vision for Canticle's reach. Are there specific reader communities or outcomes you're hoping to cultivate?
Thank you for sharing that beautiful insight into how the story became an act of seeking for you. The evolution from Aleys's solitary devotion to the interconnected spiritual journeys around her really illuminates the book's depth, and Sophia's "Try to be simple" landing as the moral center is profoundly moving.
What strikes me most is how Canticle trusts readers to sit in contemplative space—so rare in contemporary fiction. That quality makes it special, but it also means finding readers hungry for exactly that depth.
I work with authors whose books require thoughtful positioning—stories that don't fit neatly into commercial categories but deserve to reach readers who will treasure them. For Canticle, that might mean refining how its spiritual and historical richness shows up in discovery moments, or connecting with communities interested in medieval mysticism and contemplative fiction.
I'd love to hear more about your vision for Canticle's reach. Are there specific reader communities or outcomes you're hoping to cultivate?