Alice Isn't Dead

A brand new podcast from Night Vale Presents co-founders Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor: Start With This, a podcast gone creativity playground designed to put your ideas in motion. Each episode centers around a topic from world building, to opening lines, and even failure. Then they give listeners two short assignments: something to consume and something to create. The best way to start writing is to start writing. Not sure where to begin? Start With This. To keep listening to Start With This, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. There’s natural talent, and then there’s practice. You can only control that last bit. Joseph and Jeffrey talk building habits of creation so that starting projects gets into your muscle memory. Consume: Check out Jonathan Mann’s Song A Day Youtube channel. Jonathan’s been writing and recording a song a day for over 3,000 days— it’s the ultimate example of flexing the habit of creation. Create: Pick an idea that you’ve had for a while. Take exactly 1 hour to work on it exclusively. This can be one continuous hour, or 30 minutes for two days, or 10 minutes for six days. Then put it out there (written or recorded) on our Membership Community, your website, or shout it to a bird from your porch. Consider this your first try of many at this idea. Join the SWT Membership community to see what other listeners are making: https://www.patreon.com/startwiththis Credits: Jeffrey Cranor (host) & Joseph Fink (host), Julia Melfi (producer), Grant Stewart (editor), Vincent Cacchione (mixer). Rob Wilson (logo). Produced by Night Vale Presents. http://www.startwiththispodcast.com http://www.nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come see a brand new Alice Isn’t Dead live show, along with performances from Within the Wires and Welcome to Night Vale’s the Faceless Old Woman, at the Largo in LA on April 27! Tickets available now: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Night-Vale-Presents/381517?afflky=LargoAtTheCoronet Listen to Joseph Fink’s new podcast with his Welcome to Night Vale co-creator Jeffrey Cranor: Start With This. Start With This is a show designed to get you thinking about, talking about, and, most importantly, making art. Normally, Joseph and Jeffrey are the ones turning their ideas into stories. But for this podcast, it’s you who will do the writing, one short and simple assignment at a time. Because the best way to start writing is to start writing. Subscribe today: http://startwiththispodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short letter to the reader that didn’t make it into the final version of the Alice Isn’t Dead novel. Thanks so much for going on this road trip with us. You can get the Alice Isn’t Dead novel right now online or in your local independent book store: http://aliceisntdead.com/#novel Don’t miss Joseph Fink on the 18-city Alice Isn’t Dead book tour, starting tonight in Brooklyn: http://aliceisntdead.com/#book-tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just one week until the Alice Isn’t Dead novel is released! Enjoy this excerpt from the audiobook, read by Jasika Nicole. Pre-order the novel right here, and don’t forget to check out our 18-city book tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn on October 30. Check out aliceisntdead.com for more information about our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our third excerpt from the Alice Isn’t Dead novel, read by Jasika Nicole. Just a few more weeks until the novel is released! You can pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel here, and check out our book tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn on October 30, novel release day. Check out aliceisntdead.com for more information about our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An excerpt from the Alice Isn’t Dead novel, read by Jasika Nicole. New excerpts every two weeks leading up to the release of the novel on October 30! You can pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel here, and check out our 17-city book tour, including an LA stop featuring Jasika Nicole and Disparition, right here. Check out aliceisntdead.com for more information about our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An intriguing audiobook excerpt unveils the haunting legacy of Thistle, a mysterious figure whose presence shapes tragic historical events. Vivid tales from the 19th to mid-20th century reveal themes of transformation and human cruelty. In a chilling twist, a woman with multiple identities conspires with a government official, hinting at chaos and serial killers. Additionally, listeners encounter a young Elizabeth Harris in 1983, whose eerie experience leaves a lasting impact on her psyche.

Explore the emotional journey of returning to a transformed home filled with nostalgia. Experience the intimate rituals of love, where everyday joys intertwine with the memories of loss. Delve into reflections on resilience and healing over seven years, navigating the complexities of parenting and the weight of time. Anticipate exciting new projects and celebrate the support of loyal fans. The narrative culminates in a poignant exploration of resolution, loss, and the hopeful promise of the future.

The narrative explores themes of identity and belief, showcasing Sylvia's transformative journey. Tensions rise during a confrontation in a desolate setting, exposing deep emotions of betrayal and fear. A thrilling battle against the thistlemen highlights resilience and personal connections, particularly between the narrator and Lucy. Amid chaos, heartfelt conversations underscore the strength of community, revealing the fragile bonds tested by violence. Plus, there's a sneak peek at exciting merchandise and upcoming books that blend memoir with fiction.

The narrative unfolds in the vibrant landscape of Tennessee as characters confront unsettling encounters. The search for oracles reveals deep connections and the power of community against oppression. The emotional journey emphasizes vulnerability and the struggle for forgiveness, culminating in a personal revelation of self-liberation. Sylvia's breakdown encapsulates the intense inner struggles faced by the narrator. Additionally, exciting new merchandise and upcoming releases are teased, inviting listeners to dive deeper into this captivating world.