Author Tom Elliott Releases New Book Deeper Tending
North Little Rock author Tom Elliott publishes a new work exploring spiritual direction.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Books
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Author Tom Elliott has released a new book titled Deeper Tending: A Spirituality of Tender Heeding. The title was written in response to requests from spiritual directees for more in-depth resources.
Why it matters
Elliott wrote the book to provide readers with deeper spiritual insights, choosing to self-publish the work to maintain full control over the final content and structure.
The book features a final length of 45,000 words, reduced from an original 65,000-word manuscript. The paperback version is priced at $18.27, while the Kindle edition is available for $12.99.
The players
Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott is a North Little Rock resident who has spent 26 years performing spiritual direction work.
Deepwardly
Deepwardly is a company founded by Tom Elliott in 2022 to support his spiritual direction ministry.
Creighton University
Creighton University is the institution where Tom Elliott completed his training in spiritual direction.
The details
The book serves as an adaptation of content from Elliott's retreat titled Beyond Beginning. Elliott, who founded the company Deepwardly in 2022, drew upon his training at Creighton University to complete the project.
Timeline
2015: Elliott discerned out of the priesthood.
2018: Elliott published The Intimacy You Desire.
2021: Elliott published Becoming Wholehearted.
2022: Elliott founded Deepwardly.
October 22, 2026: The article is published regarding the book release.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the pattern established by the 2021 publication of Becoming Wholehearted, marking another addition to Elliott's body of work on spirituality. The move highlights the growing trend of authors self-publishing niche spiritual works to retain creative control.
Readers can access the book in either paperback format for $18.27 or through a digital Kindle version for $12.99. The material is designed specifically for those seeking deeper spiritual resources and direction.
The takeaway
This book offers readers a structured path to spiritual growth based on years of directed retreat material. It provides an accessible option for those looking to engage with spiritual guidance outside of a traditional retreat setting.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Arkansas Catholic.
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