Hosting Small Group Sessions
Sign-ups for 2022 Sessions are open!
The Night Circus, Erin Morgenstern - 12 months
Begins January 8, 2022
2nd Saturday of the month from 3 PM - 5 PM Central
The Imaginary World of _______, Keri Smith - 12 months
Begins January 22, 2022
Last Saturday of the month from 3 PM - 5 PM Central
I hand-picked these two books to pair well with each other, creating a dynamic year for any Creative. I personally see the correlation in the two books, as they are both about creating worlds. I see The Night Circus as inspiring us and setting the tone for wonder, curiosity and enchantment, and The Imaginary World of as our practical magic, a chance to create with the energy the fiction stirs in us.
I expect these two books will flow in and out of each other quite well. I might even go so far as going out on a limb and saying, The Imaginary World of IS the workbook for The Night Circus. Crazy talk you say? Well that remains to be seen. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see what magic we can make by combining these two books into a new recipe. I know the Universe is bringing just the right mixture of playful people together for this adventure.
The NIGHT CIRCUS - A Year Long Book Session
This session might be for you if:
You enjoy magic and enchantment.
You want a slower pace.
You want a shift in your energy.
You want to play.
You are a creator or are feeling led to think creatively.
You've been taking yourself too seriously.
You love the feel of the circus.
You like The Greatest Showman.
You are interested in creating your own world.
You need some fiction in your life.
I am hosting a 12-month Zoom Session to read and discuss the book The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. This session will be held on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 3 PM - 5 PM Central. The Zoom sessions will NOT be recorded. The book is not included in the price. You will need to get a copy of the book on your own.
The cost is $25 per month. Your payment will renew automatically each month and end automatically after 12 months. Click the blue button above to sign up and secure your spot.
For Patreon supporters the cost is $20. Your payment will renew automatically each month and end automatically after 12 months. Click the blue button to sign up and secure your spot.
It is okay if you can't make it every month, but I recommend making a commitment to being at a majority as this allows for a richer group experience for everyone. The days and discussion topics are as follows. Reading assignments are around 30 pages a month.:
2nd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 3 PM - 5 PM Central
January 8, 2021: Discuss Anticipation - Le Bateleur
February 12, 2021: Discuss False Pretenses - Horology
March 12, 2021: Discuss Auditory - Opening Night III: Smoke and Mirrors
April 9, 2021: Discuss The Hanged Man - Atmosphere
May 14, 2021: Discuss Reveurs - Cartomancy
June 11, 2021: Discuss The Wizard in the Tree - Ailuromancy
July 9, 2021: Discuss Tete-a-Tete - Bedtime Stories
August 13, 2021: Discuss Bookkeeping - Intersections I: The Drop of a Hat
September 10, 2021: Discuss Darkest Before the Dawn - Beautiful Pain
October 8, 2021: Discuss Technicalities - Precognition
November 12: Discuss Pursuit - The Second Lighting of the Bonfire
December 10: Discuss Part V Divination - THE END
If your preferred email is different than what you use to checkout, please email me your preferred email address. mandy.steward@gmail.com
This is the email I will use to send you the Zoom link. The Zoom Discussions will NOT be recorded.
The Imaginary World Of _______ - A Year Long Book Session
This session might be for you if:
You enjoy using your imagination and are self-motivated.
You need the synchronicity, inspiration & collaboration of flowing with a group of people.
You are feeling a shift in your creative work and want to explore possibilities.
You want to play at a unhurried pace.
You are an artist who loves experimenting with ALL the mediums.
You've been taking yourself too seriously.
You are bored or fed up with reality.
You are re-connecting to your childlike self.
You are interested in creating your own world.
You are into the process more than the end product.
I am hosting a 12-month Zoom Session to workshop and discuss the book The Imaginary World of _______ by Keri Smith. This session will be held on the last Saturday of the month from 3 PM - 5 PM Central. The Zoom sessions will NOT be recorded. The book is not included in the price. You will need to get a copy of the book on your own.
The cost is $25 per month. Your payment will renew automatically each month and end automatically after 12 months. Click the blue button above to sign up and secure your spot.
For Patreon supporters the cost is $20. Your payment will renew automatically each month and end automatically after 12 months. Click the blue button to sign up and secure your spot.
It is okay if you can't make it every month, but I recommend making a commitment to being at a majority as this allows for a richer group experience for everyone. The days and discussion topics are as follows. This book is full of experiments and creative prompts and lends itself to a more open flowing approach. For this reason, reading assignments will not be given at the outset, so that each participant can hone in on what most interests them. Our zoom sessions will be sharing our experiments and findings, supporting one another, offering suggestions and brainstorming where to take our work next.
LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 3 PM - 5 PM Central
January 29, 2021: Discuss Progress
February 26, 2021: Discuss Progress
March 26, 2021: Discuss Progress
April 30, 2021: Discuss Progress
May 28, 2021: Discuss Progress
June 25, 2021: Discuss Progress
July 30, 2021: Discuss Progress
August 27, 2021: Discuss Progress
September 24, 2021: Discuss Progress
October 29, 2021: Discuss Progress
November 26: Discuss Progress
December 31: Discuss Progress
If your preferred email is different than what you use to checkout, please email me your preferred email address. mandy.steward@gmail.com
This is the email I will use to send you the Zoom link. The Zoom Discussions will NOT be recorded.
Sing Me The Creation, Paul Matthews
The Creative Habit, Twyla Tharp
Past Sessions:
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg
The Artist's Rule, Christine Valters Paintner
Women Who Run With the Wolves
Wreck This Journal, Keri Smith
Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
Testimonials
— Sarah
— Cora
— William
This was a powerful experience for me & I am thrilled I got to share it with such beautiful, like-minded souls!!"
— Patricia
It has so many life lessons beyond just writing. So many lessons that apply to a creative life in general. This year I had the honor of reading it with @secretmessagesociety which made it all the more magical.”
— Cynthia
— Debra
I have enjoyed it so much. Mandy, I do hope you have another Monday book club with a book in a similar / same vein. I love our conversations."
— Heidi
I have so much clarity and peace today. Over and over your secret messages offer insight and direction."
— Julie
