About The Event

Join us as we go behind the scenes and learn about the upcoming novel The Jar of Dreams and author, Alan Riva's journey creating it after it came to him in a dream in the Himalayas.

Alan will share the fascinating origin story of this novel about re-discovering your dreams and his writing journey, from living in some of the world's most remote places to working with Brandon VanOver of Penguin Random House to edit The Jar of Dreams.

Alan will also provide exclusive windows into The Jar of Dreams, its characters and the mystical worlds by reading passages.

The evening will also provide the opportunity for you to ask Alan any questions that you have on the novel, the writing process and the life lessons that he will share.

Inclusions

Free access
Book reading
Author Q&A
Good Vibes & Good People

About The Jar of Dreams

The Jar of Dreams is a mystical adventure about discovering and living your dreams and not being held back by your fears.

Tarun is a young dreamer living in the great slum city of Xhadur. One morning he wakes to discover that the dark lord of the Djinn, Malakhiim, has smuggled into his sleep and stolen his dreams. In their place, Malakhiim has planted a mist of fear that grows inside Tarun, strangling his childlike spirit.

With only thirty moons left to reclaim his dreams, Tarun takes a step into the unknown, the worlds beyond the home that he knows so well.

Join Tarun on a magical adventure that sees him escape the dark spells of the Great Khan of Duzkah; cross the perilous ocean of Zalpaz; overcome Nayak-Ra, a fearsome, giant serpent in the caves of Umlak and confront the Hekati, the demon warriors that guard the path back to his dreams.

What Tarun discovers along the way takes him to the edge of the world as he knows it, and beyond, and changes his life and that of many others forever.

Discover More About The Jar of Dreams

If you would like to find out more about The Jar of Dreams, or if you would like to get your pre-sales pack, head to www.thejarofdreams.com.

About Alan Riva

Alan’s career and life are shaped by his passion for adventure, and his twenty-year journey of discovering how being present can enrich our relationships, our careers and life.

At twenty-four, Alan left London to live in the Himalayas an experience that inspired much of his current work as a keynote speaker, coach, writer, helping people to become more present and create deeper connections.

It was here that The Jar of Dreams came in a dream, halfway up a mountain, opening up a love of writing that has grown over the last 22 years. In 2020, in response to a personal experience with suicide, Alan wrote an e-book for Lifeline and is also a ghost-writer on mental health and well-being for Penguin Random House Australia.

In his ‘other day job’, Alan works with for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, advising boards, CEOs, entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs on how to grow purpose-led organisations.

Alan in Upper Mustang, Nepal where he wrote a part of The Jar of Dreams

About The Roast Office

When it comes to great coffee, food and the best energy and vibes in Manly, this is the place to be. Vince has been so kind and supportive since he first saw me scribbling away in his cafe, and I am exciting to be doing the first event for The Jar of Dreams in this magical, warm space.

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Food & Drink

Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase from the smiling Roast Office staff.
No food will be available, so please eat if you need, before the event.

Seating

The Roast Office has the capacity to seat 35 people and seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.