Jonathan Wilkie

My journey as an author began in childhood, inspired by my father’s passion for the origins of measurement. He owned a granite quarry in Escondido, California, where we manufactured precision surface plates for industries building planes, trains, and automobiles. My father’s curiosity led him to Egypt to study the Royal Cubit, and when he brought home a replica, I was just eight years old. That moment sparked a lifelong fascination with the history and meaning of measurement, eventually leading me to run our family business and create my own replicas of the Royal Cubit as collector’s items. Driven by a desire to understand the deeper significance of the Royal Cubit in Egyptian society, I spent over twenty years immersed in academic research. I published studies on Academia.edu, connected with leading scholars, and became an expert in the origins of lineal measurement. My work has reached over 2,000 academics, but I realized that this ancient wisdom was only being shared within a small circle. That realization inspired me to write 'Sophia, The Goddess of Divine Wisdom,' a philosophical fantasy that brings these profound ideas to life for a much broader audience. The manuscript for 'Sophia' is complete, and I am preparing to self-publish soon. I am seeking patron support to cover production expenses, promotion costs, and the rental of an author’s office studio. I have a detailed budget and a plan to recognize patrons according to their level of giving. Your support will help me share this important work with the world and ensure that the wisdom of the ancients reaches new generations. I will share my budget and patron awards on this GoFundMe page, and every contribution will help make this project a reality. Thank you for believing in the power of knowledge and supporting my mission.

Thanks to all you wonderful supporters! We are over halfway to my first goal of raising $500 to launch Sophia! Now I want to be rigorously honest with you. While the $500 is a great start to funding Sophia's book, it isn't enough to get her printed. I want you to know your gifts will allow me the time to win the support of a Patron of the Arts to provide me with a sum of $25,000 to continue The Valeria Trilogy Project. This project is for the production of three fantasy novels. Sophia's book will be part of the first novel, "Thoth the Evangelist," a Fall 2026 publication. Your gifts are leading toward a much larger body of what will become enduring works of fiction!

For over 40 years, I have studied ancient wisdom, sacred measurement, and the hidden architecture of human history. My earlier work, 'The Royal Cubits' (2016), explored the mathematical foundations of ancient civilizations and helped illuminate the mysteries of our past. Now, I am completing something far more important—a book called 'Sophia the Goddess of Divine Wisdom.' This is not just a story; it is a mythic narrative about the birth of consciousness, the nature of unconditional love, and humanity's place in a much larger reality. The manuscript is done, the vision is clear, and the message is needed in a world in chaos. I believe this book will unlock the door to a higher awareness for millions. I've spent decades thinking about this project and the last several months bringing it into form. To launch this book, I am raising funds to cover printing, production, and promotion, so that 'Sophia the Goddess of Divine Wisdom' can reach readers everywhere. Whether support comes from one person or many who see the value in this message, every donation will be recognized. If something in you resonates with this message—even quietly—I invite you to be a part of it. Your support will help bring this vision to life and share a message of hope and wisdom with the world.