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Dead LanguagesEpisode 149: Publishing a Book - Start to FinishIn today's special episode, goblin Carson Winter shares what went into the making of his latest release The Corpse Priest. From conception to logistics, marketing and celebrating. This behind the scenes look at the nitty gritty is a great guide if you're interesting in the booky process of writing, constructing, and releasing a book!https://www.saltheartpress.com/corpse-priest
2026-04-151h 16Dead LanguagesEpisode 148: Horror at HomeToday the goblins are chatting about domestic horror. What happens when you can't trust your children, your parents, your spouse, your PET? When your safe space becomes the worst place?Don't forget the launch party to celebrate Carson Winter's newest release: THE CORPSE PRIEST is April 10th!Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986689714416?aff=oddtdtcreator
2026-04-081h 17Dead LanguagesEpisode 147: Updates and Reddit QuestionsThis week, the Spooky Professors put up their feet and wheel out the TV for an easy class period. We answer questions from Reddit and talk about all the cool new shit happening in our writing lives. Which means... Carson's THE CORPSE PRIEST is out now! Grab a copy wherever you like to buy books, and if you're in the US get it signed from Carson at carsonwinter.com
2026-04-011h 18Dead LanguagesEpisode 145: Demon HorrorOh no, step bro—something with horns is standing behind you miming cunnilingus! This week, PLM and Carson are talking about Demon Horror and how it can be used in creatively.
2026-03-181h 11Dead LanguagesEpisode 143: Regional HorrorHorror can be found everywhere, even in your own back yard. This week, Carson and PLM explore diving into your home turf to fuel your ghastly yarns. Sign up for PLM's special event with Ivy Grimes celebrating the release of THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cellar-below-the-cellar-a-fabled-book-launch-tickets-1983585230822
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My Future PodcastWatching the Winter Olympics as an AthleteWatching the Winter Olympics as an Athlete — And What Alysa Liu Taught MeWatching the 2026 Winter Olympics hit different this year.As I grow in my own journey as an archer, I’m not just seeing medals but rather, I’m seeing and noticing mindset. Pressure. Joy. Balance. And that’s what really stood out to me about Alysa Liu.In this episode, I share what her decision to step away, reset, and return on her own terms taught me (and maybe you!) and how it connects to my own changes in archery...
2026-03-0203 minDead LanguagesEpisode 141: Bug HorrorCreepies! Crawlies! Bugs are scary, right? PLM and Carson dive into why bugs are so freaky and how horror writers can make them even freakier.
2026-02-181h 24Dead LanguagesEpisode 140: Fairy Tales (with Ivy Grimes)PLM and Carson both love the weird fiction of Ivy Grimes, so who better to come on the show and talk fairy tales?Learn more about Ivy here: https://ivyivyivyivy.com/Preorder her new novella THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR here: https://www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the-cellar-below-the-cellar?srsltid=AfmBOoosrpN84EwmS1de-FU-NF4BpqRTuj7z943Y6XvdpRbwunAqtfEG
2026-02-111h 17Dead LanguagesEpisode 139: Our 2026 Writing ResolutionsIt's that time of year! We must reflect and realign with our goals! PLM and Carson gather to deliver their writing resolutions, and encourage you to do the same. Join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/xRrvUrtW
2026-02-041h 20Dead LanguagesEpisode 137: Favorite Reads of 2025 (Part II)PLM and Carson are back in 2026 after our winter break, but we're not done with 2025 yet! We gather up our top five reads from the second half of last year as a cozy preamble to next weeks' Cummies announcement!
2026-01-211h 51
4biddenknowledge PodcastQuest For Ancient Civilizations Recap with Randall Carlson - William Henry and Billy CarsonJoin us at the next live event! http://worldviewzmedia.comSpirit Rally Livestream - Featuring Billy Carson & Randall CarlsonAs we've crossed the threshold of the Winter Solstice, World ViewZ Media invites you to a powerful Spirit Rally Livestream—a gathering designed to ignite momentum, deepen inquiry, and unite a global community of seekers.Join Billy Carson and Randall Carlson for a special livestream conversation exploring ancient knowledge, lost civilizations, cyclical time, and what lies ahead as we move into 2026.This is more than a broadcast.It’s a rally point—a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and step forward together.🔥 What to Expect...
2025-12-291h 16
4biddenknowledge PodcastQuest For Ancient Civilizations Recap with Randall Carlson - William Henry and Billy CarsonJoin us at the next live event! http://worldviewzmedia.comSpirit Rally Livestream - Featuring Billy Carson & Randall CarlsonAs we've crossed the threshold of the Winter Solstice, World ViewZ Media invites you to a powerful Spirit Rally Livestream—a gathering designed to ignite momentum, deepen inquiry, and unite a global community of seekers.Join Billy Carson and Randall Carlson for a special livestream conversation exploring ancient knowledge, lost civilizations, cyclical time, and what lies ahead as we move into 2026.This is more than a broadcast.It’s a rally point—a moment...
2025-12-291h 18
Aviation MentorsWinter Flying Safety for Pilots: Frost, Icing, FIKI Aircraft, and IFR ConsiderationsWinter flying, icing, fog, and cold-weather decision-making—how do pilots actually manage the risks when temperatures drop? ❄️✈️In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson dive deep into winter flying realities, sharing real-world stories, hard lessons learned, and practical guidance every pilot should know. From scraping frost off windshields to flying IFR through icing conditions, this episode covers:• The dangers of frost, ice, and snow on aircraft before takeoff• Real pilot experiences with in-flight icing and how to escape it safely• The difference between FIKI-certified a...
2025-12-1931 minDead LanguagesEpisode 133: The Annual Dead Languages DnD Extravaganza (Part 2)The adventure continues! PLM plays Dungeon Daddy as Carson, Erik McHatton, Nina Miller, and Kai Delmas join us for our Annual DnD Halloween episode.
2025-11-051h 14Dead LanguagesEpisode 132: The Annual Dead Languages DnD Extravaganza (Part 1)PLM plays Dungeon Daddy as Carson, Erik McHatton, Nina Miller, and Kai Delmas join us for our Annual DnD Halloween episode. We storm the Red Tower... and talk a lot about poop.
2025-10-291h 24Dead LanguagesEpisode 131: Situational and Speculative HooksThis week, Carson talks about Situational and Speculative hooks to jumpstart your ideation phase!Also, We Will Speak Again of the Red Tower is out now! Get it here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/zum1k2dg9b
2025-10-221h 19Dead LanguagesEpisode 130: Drabble Contest 2025!We asked for drabbles and you delivered! Carson and PLM name the three winners, along with the ten runner-ups!
2025-10-151h 23Dead LanguagesEpisode 128: Editorial ServicesCarson and PLM talk about editorial services—but not just any editorial services! Carson's new offering! Listen in to learn more about Professor CarCar's desperate move to earn income!For actual writing services, follow the link: https://wintergreen.my.canva.site/
2025-10-011h 28Dead LanguagesEpisode 124: Writing for Submission II (with Sam Logan and Arwyn Sherman)In episode 109, PLM and Carson decided to write for a new submission call put out by Slugger magazine!They pledged to write their little hearts out, then have Arwyn Sherman and Sam Logan on the show to talk about how the submission call went, along with the fate of their stories! DUH DUH DUN!!!!!!Well, the day has come. Find out the myriad ways we screwed up. Learn more about Slugger here: https://sluggerfiction.com/
2025-09-031h 40
The Amazing Authorities PodcastAurora Winter: How Books & Storytelling Create Wealth and AuthorityIn this episode of the Amazing Authorities Podcast, Mitch Carson sits down with Aurora Winter, bestselling author, award-winning screenwriter, and founder of Same Page Publishing. Aurora shares her unique expertise as both a book coach and fiction/nonfiction author, revealing how books, storytelling, and media exposure can build authority, grow businesses, and create wealth.From her experience helping a litigation attorney sell 50,000 books in a week, to showing how one dentist grew their practice from $1.5M to $6.5M with a strategic book, Aurora explains why publishing is one of the most powerful authority-building tools...
2025-08-2230 minDead LanguagesEpisode 122: How to Help Your Favorite AuthorThis week, Carson and PLM talk a lot about pedophil—Wait! Okay, we also talk about things anyone can do to help their favorite author sell some books.
2025-08-201h 40Dead LanguagesEpisode 118: The Professor's Flight to Byzantium (with Erik McHatton)This week, PLM is off the clock so Carson brought in his favorite goblin, author Erik McHatton! Erik and Carson discuss two short stories this week: "The Professor's Teddy Bear" by Theodore Sturgeon and "Flying to Byzantium" by Lisa Tuttle.
2025-07-231h 45Dead LanguagesEpisode 116: Top 5 for 2025 (so far...)The goblins kickback, relax, and share their top 5 books of 2025 so far. Will their tastes align? Probs not. Discord: https://discord.gg/97EtArJQnPCarson's new collection: https://carsonwinter.com/pre-order-portraits-of-decay/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DeadLanguagesPodcast
2025-07-091h 17Dead LanguagesEpisode 113: When Animals Attack (in Horror)The DL goblins are back at it, asking: does the dog die?This week we discuss animals in horror, as both plot fodder and the antagonist. Also, did you hear that Carson has a book out? Order PORTRAITS OF DECAY here: https://www.saltheartpress.com/portraits-of-decay
2025-06-181h 26Dead LanguagesEpisode 112: Authors Behaving BadlyThis week, the Dead Languages goblins discuss all the many ways authors behave poorly in public settings and on social media... and how to NOT do that. RSVP for Carson Winter's launch partyhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/remove-your-mask-portraits-of-decay-book-launch-tickets-1393362618099Preorder Portraits of Decayhttps://carsonwinter.com/pre-order-portraits-of-decay/Discordhttps://discord.gg/bej4Mrcb9gPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/DeadLanguagesPodcast
2025-06-111h 46Dead LanguagesEpisode 111 - Do Writers Even Read, Bro?Does becoming a writer change how you read? Does it kill the fun or enhance the joy? The goblins discuss why they readand how they feel it's changed for them when they started to write. Submit questions for PLM to ask at Stokerconhttps://forms.gle/utFpoKnzcofzNjsE9RSVP for Carson Winter's launch partyhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/remove-your-mask-portraits-of-decay-book-launch-tickets-1393362618099Preorder Portraits of Decayhttps://carsonwinter.com/pre-order-portraits-of-decay/Discord...
2025-06-041h 14Dead LanguagesEpisode 110 - Learning to Check In and AssessIt's that time of the year again. The pollen is thick, it's still sometimes gloomy, and the imposter syndrome is strong. Every writer feels like they flounder or hit a wall. Not the goblins though, they're perfect.jk.The goblins check in with each other's writing journey. What hurdles have they been feeling, how are they coping, what are they looking forward to? Preorder Carson's collection here: https://carsonwinter.com/pre-order-portraits-of-decay/
2025-05-281h 14Dead LanguagesEpisode 109: DLP Challenge - Writing for SubmissionThe goblins get sluggy with it as they brainstorm ideas for story subs to write for the new literary magazine: SLUGGER. Listen in to their feral ramblings as they plan their next devious piece of fiction. Or whatever. Wanna join in? Check out SLUGGER here: https://sluggerfiction.com/Preorder Carson's upcoming collection here: https://carsonwinter.com/pre-order-portraits-of-decay/
2025-05-211h 39Dead LanguagesEpisode 104: Mentorship (with Timaeus Bloom)PLM is still gone, but that doesn't mean Carson's going to shut up. This week, Timaeus Bloom joins the Dead Languages Podcast as co-pilot, to discuss the importance and process of mentorship in writing.
2025-04-161h 19Dead LanguagesEpisode 103: Writing Hot Takes (with Patrick Barb)Carson's alone again while PLM is lost in space!This week, author Patrick Barb joins Dead Languages to talk about horror writing hot takes. Will our white-hot opinions finally cause us to be banished from the scene? Listen and find out!
2025-04-091h 33Dead LanguagesEpisode 102: I Have No Mouth and I Must Niemandswasser (with Erik McHatton)PLM is off on terrible new adventures, so Carson is home alone. So, who does he invite over? Erik McHatton, of course!Carson and Erik catch up on their reading by checking out two stories lauded within the horror canon.
2025-04-021h 074biddenknowledge PodcastThe Global Legacy of the Seven Sisters Myth - w/ Billy Carson Steve & Evan Strong + Elder Trudy.Unlock the full 70-minute video for FREE exclusively at www.4BK.tv Don’t miss out—watch now and dive into the complete experience! 🌌 Embark on a journey to uncover the forgotten messages of your ancestors, as we delve into the profound impact of our forebears on our lives today. The wisdom of our ancestors is embedded in our DNA, offering insights into the mysteries of existence. Learn from ancient beings like Lamia, who had limited freedom, teaching us the importance of self-discipline before our ancestors return. The white cockatoo represents unity, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all life through the law...
2025-03-141h 084biddenknowledge PodcastThe Global Legacy of the Seven Sisters Myth - w/ Billy Carson Steve & Evan Strong + Elder Trudy.Unlock the full 70-minute video for FREE exclusively at www.4BK.tv Don’t miss out—watch now and dive into the complete experience! 🌌 Embark on a journey to uncover the forgotten messages of your ancestors, as we delve into the profound impact of our forebears on our lives today. The wisdom of our ancestors is embedded in our DNA, offering insights into the mysteries of existence. Learn from ancient beings like Lamia, who had limited freedom, teaching us the importance of self-discipline before our ancestors return. The white cockatoo represents unity, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all life...
2025-03-141h 10Dead LanguagesEpisode 83: The Conclusion. The Horror. The Dicks.Part 2 of the space adventure of the CCS Dead Languages.
Our crew: Dank Stank (Carson Winter), BB Dange (Danger Slater), and RFJ (Patrick Winter) continue in their quest to protect their precious spooky coeds. If you missed it, be sure to listen to Part 1.
Thanks PLM for Dungeon Daddying.
If you want to see all this with the video -- consider subscribing to the DLP Patreon! Check out the character sheets, map, and more! https://patreon.com/DeadLanguagesPodcast
Love you!
Patrick Barb: https://patrickbarb.com/
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2024-10-161h 08Dead LanguagesEpisode 82: Welcome Aboard the CCS Dead LanguagesToday, spooky coeds, you find yourself in cryosleep. In the future. In space.
The goblin gang is on its way to colonize Planet Goblin, travelling light years from Earth on the CCS Dead Languages.
You're in capable hands. The crew consists of Captain Plembo, Professor CarCar, Dank Stank (played by co-host Carson Winter) RFJ (played by Patrick Barb), and BB Dange (played by Danger Slater).
So strap in for part 1 of this special two part adventure!
Patrick Barb: https://patrickbarb.com/
Danger Slater: https://dangerslater.blogspot.com/
2024-10-0952 minDead LanguagesEpisode 81: Spooky Season is Upon UsThe goblins decided that they were tired of dressing up for company, so this week, we're just chatting about our plans for spooky season, going-ons in the writer community, and making way too many writing goals.
2024-10-021h 17Dead LanguagesEpisode 80: WTF is Extreme Horror (with Emma E. Murray)Is normal horror not enough for you? You need it jumping off a dirt ramp or something?
Well, that's not what this is about. But Crushing Snails author Emma E. Murray does come along to tell the goblins all about what Extreme Horror is really about.
Wanna know more about Emma? Check out here website here: https://emmaemurray.com/
2024-09-241h 37Dead LanguagesEpisode 79: Experimental Formats (with Michael Bettendorf)Let's
get
weird
with
formatting.
This week on the Dead Languages podcast, we welcome TRUE CVLT author Michael Bettendorf to talk about the ins and outs of experimental formats in horror fiction!
Check out his website here: https://www.michaelbettendorfwrites.com/
And if you wanna pick up a copy of TRUE CVLT: https://store.tenebrouspress.com/products/trve-cvlt-a-tenebrous-gamebook-by-michael-bettendorf-preorder-softcover-includes-ebook
2024-09-181h 33Dead LanguagesEpisode 78: Historical Horror (with Jessica Peter)Horror? History? Can these ingredients be combined in a delicious prose sandwich?
Our guest Jessica Peter says they can! Listen in on a lively conversation with ZERO tangents about writing historical horror.
And then, check out Jessica Peter's work here: https://www.jessicapeter.ca/
2024-09-111h 24Dead LanguagesEpisode 77: Medical Horror (with Dr. Nina Miller)This week, we have a special surprise for the spooky pre-meds—Dr. Nina Miller joins us to talk about medical horror!
Dr. Nina is a physician who gets weird with us to answer your medical-related (and fucking gross) horror questions.
Check out Dr. Nina's work here: https://ninamillerwrites.com/
2024-09-041h 28Dead LanguagesEpisode 76: Virtual Launch PartiesPLM and I join up for a reality-bending conversation of weaponized cringe about virtual launch parties, where PLM discusses what goes into making these crazy events happen!
2024-08-281h 32Dead LanguagesEpisode 73: Which Witch?We all love em to death don't we? This week's episode has the goblins talking about the wonderful world of witches in the horror genre!
Tropes, history, examples, and more. Listen in and get bewitched!
Carson's book launch event:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-spectre-is-haunting-greentree-book-launch-party-tickets-965422132587?aff=oddtdtcreator
2024-08-071h 17Dead LanguagesEpisode 72: Weekly Writing HabitsListen, you wanna get better. You wanna write. You wanna habit. You wanna better yourself. This week on the Dead Languages Podcast, P.L. McMillan and Carson Winter are chatting about weekly writing habits that could and maybe will improve your writing journey!
Also, if you haven't, check out this upcoming book launch event for CarCar's newest book A SPECTRE IS HAUNTING GREENTREE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-spectre-is-haunting-greentree-book-launch-party-tickets-965422132587?aff=oddtdtcreator
2024-07-311h 29Dead LanguagesEpisode 71: The Return of CarCar (and Reddit Questions II)Carson is back from his long journey and the spooky co-eds are rubbing their lil bellies and hungrily begging for CarCar's treats.
Uh, besides that—Carson and PLM catch up, ease into the Dead Languages routine, and answer more writing questions from Reddit!
2024-07-241h 17Dead LanguagesEpisode 69: WTF is Wilderness Horror?Is wilderness horror even a thing? Did PLM make it up? Is this what happens when Carson Winter is gone too long and PLM goes fully feral? Can guest Jenny Kiefer (author of This Wretched Valley) save us all?
Today on DLP, PLM and Jenny are talking about wilderness horror and what it means. Meanwhile, where in the world is Carson Winter?
(ep 69 ayooooo)
https://jennykiefer.com/
https://www.horrorbookstore.com/
2024-07-1057 minDead LanguagesEpisode 67: The Horror of Book FormattingPLM is alone and scared. Surrounded by unformatted books. Carson Winter is AWOL. Luckily Molly Halstead has appeared to format all those naughty, naughty manuscripts.
Formatting books into paperback/ebook files is never fun and can often seem daunting. Molly dives into the methodology and we rant about how Garamond is the best font in this episode of the Dead Languages Podcast.
https://www.mhalstead.com/
2024-06-261h 21Dead LanguagesEpisode 65: Live from StokerCon 2024!PLM and Carson went to StokerCon! And you know what that means... weird interactions, inappropriate outbursts, and lots of sweet, sweet, disgusting networking!
We interviewed folks at the con and rallied back in the virtual prison we call Zoom to talk a little about the experience.
2024-06-1256 minDead LanguagesEpisode 60: Dealing with CompetitionThis week, PLM and Carson discuss the finer points of dealing with the gross side of writing—competition with other writers.
2024-05-081h 12Dead LanguagesEpisode 59: WTF is Cosmic Horror?Oh no, your tentacles are making me sooooo scared, Mr. Cthulhu! Pwease don't make me contempwate existence.
This week on the Dead Languages Podcast, PLM and Carson talk about cosmic horror, what it is, how we write it, and more!
2024-05-011h 05Dead LanguagesEpisode 58: Formatting Your SubmissionThis week on the Dead Languages Podcast: PLM and Carson traverse the frightening world of Shunn formatting!
2024-04-241h 01Dead LanguagesEpisode 57: Writing for GamesPLM and Carson sit down to talk about writing for TTRPGs and other forms of interactive entertainment.
2024-04-171h 00Dead LanguagesEpisode 53: Influences (with Erik McHatton)When PLM is away, Carson will play!
(And by play we mean bring in a guest host.)
This week, author and friend Erik McHatton pops in with dulcet tones to discuss his journey and the influences that helped shape him along the way.
Support the HOWLS FROM THE SCENE OF THE CRIME KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/howlsociety/howls-from-the-scene-of-the-crime-crime-horror-anthology
Check out Erik's work here at the link: https://linktr.ee/erikmchatton
2024-03-201h 39Dead LanguagesEpisode 51: Interior IllustrationsPLM and Carson talk about those pictures they put inside of books to make you go, "Woah, nice book, bro."
2024-03-0649 minDead LanguagesEpisode 50: Authorial VoiceWhat makes me sound like me and you sound like you? In our fiftieth episode, PLM and Carson talk about authorial voice and the long, slow grind to develop it.
2024-02-2858 minDead LanguagesEpisode 48: Writing CommunitiesWriting communities are a great way for you to figure out how much you hate other writers. It's also a great way to progress your craft.
This week on the Dead Languages Podcast, PLM and Carson talk writing groups—how to find them and how to make them count!
2024-02-1453 minDead LanguagesEpisode 40: DLP CosmopolitanPLM is set loose and she won't stop. Strap in and get your teen girl on. We're gonna cover sex tips, questions to the PLMitor, a personality quiz, and horoscopes!
Don't forget:
1. Posthaste Manor out now: https://tenebrous-press.square.site/product/posthaste-manor-a-novel-by-jolie-toomajan-carson-winter-softcover-includes-ebook-/92?cs=true&cst=custom
2. Sisters of the Crimson Vine out now: https://a.co/d/7XIiHht
3. eyeofmoth.exe available here: https://a.co/d/9vh7FYq
You can subscribe to the DLP Patreon here and get access to exclusive content!
2023-11-2238 min
Aviation MentorsS01E107: Winter FlyingBuckle up, aviation enthusiasts! Winter's knocking, ❄️❄️ and we're revving our engines to take on the frosty skies in this episode of Aviation Mentors! 🛫✈️Join us as we delve into the exhilarating yet challenging world of winter flying. Expect cold temperatures, precipitation galore, and storms that'll challenge even the most seasoned aviators. We'll explore how this weather phenomenon impacts flying across the US, from snow-covered runways to the real challenges of winter flying. ✈️❄️From weathering the storms to understanding how to adapt to the unexpected, get ready for an engaging discussion that's sure to prep you for the unique challeng...
2023-11-1621 minDead LanguagesEpisode 38: How to be ScaryPLM and Carson unravel the darkest corners of their mind to talk about... dicks. I mean, okay, we talk about being scary too. But also dicks.
2023-11-081h 03
Tales to TerrifyTales to Terrify 614 Carson WinterWelcome to episode 614. We have one tale for you tonight, about a girl plagued by mysterious dreams, a dark shape in the sky, and two friends who skip school to get to the bottom of a mystery.COMING UPGood Evening: Encyclopocalypse: 00:01:06Carson Winter’s We Can Only Grow in the Dark as read by Jasmine Arch: 00:04:24PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchEncyclopocalypseCarson WinterCarson Winter on Twitter (@CarsonWinter3)
2023-11-0338 minDead LanguagesEpisode 37: NaNoWriMoCarson and PLM talk about the age-old writing challenge National Novel Writing Month and some... other stuff.
SOURCES
https://nanowrimo.org/
2023-11-011h 09
Mastering Modern SellingSS20 - #55: How to use AI to augment and automate B2B Sales with Jeff WinterLeave your commentJoin us as we sit down with industry leader Jeff Winter, who transformed from an average LinkedIn user to a thought trailblazer in just two and a half years. Alongside Jeff, we welcome the return of Carson Heady, who updates us on his new role at Microsoft for Tech for Social Impact, and the noble pursuit of building a social selling engine for the global good.Just imagine the possibilities when personal branding and content creation merge. Jeff gives us a crash course in authentic storytelling and shares how his personal brand...
2023-10-291h 02Dead LanguagesEpisode 34: Cover Art (with Matt Blairstone)PLM and Carson invite Matt Blairstone, owner and founder of Tenebrous Press (and artist as well) to cover an important aspect of publishing that they haven't covered yet but intend to cover with enthusiasm while making sure to cover all the things that need covering with regards to it. That's right!
COVERS
Sources
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/book-cover-design-basicshttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200604-the-best-book-covers-in-history
https://www.flux-academy.com/blog/why-is-typography-important-in-graphic-design#:~:text=Typography%20helps%20create%20harmony%20and,body%20fonts%20throughout%20the%20site.
https://careerfoundry.com/en...
2023-10-111h 13Dead LanguagesEpisode 33: Writer's BlockCarson and PLM are feeling blocked and fiber ain't gonna cut it. On this week's episode, the goblins deep-dive a most heinous horror of horror writing: writer's block.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writer%27s_blockhttps://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/7-ways-overcome-writers-block/ https://www.wordrake.com/blog/overcome-writers-blockhttps://www.writingroutines.com/writers-block-quotes/
2023-10-0455 minDead LanguagesEpisode 32: BLURBS!PLM and Carson blurb all over this episode about blurbs. How do you ask for a blurb? Who blurbs who? Are blurbs actually useless marketing tools? Are they a torment on both blurber and blurbee?
We know one thing for sure: blurb.
Sources:
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44948120/book-publishing-broken-blurbs-system/
https://independentbookreview.com/2022/07/19/book-blurbs-and-how-to-get-them/
https://terribleminds.com/ramble/2021/01/19/blurbing-a-book-what-it-is-what-it-means-and-other-questions/
2023-09-271h 40Dead LanguagesEpisode 28: Book to Film Adaptations with the Gravely Serious PodcastWe're best buds with the Gravely Serious Podcast and decided to bring them on, bully them, and talk a little about Book to Film Adaptations in this long AF, nearly 2 hour episode!
Sit down with PLM, Carson, Michael Terror, and Curtis Ghoul—where no topic is off topic!
Sources
https://pendingfilms.com/
https://gravelyserious.buzzsprout.com/
2023-08-301h 55Dead LanguagesEpisode 27: WTF is Weird Horror?FINALLY! We delve into Carson's absolute favorite subgenre—weird horror! Put on your funky glasses and dive into the unknowable with your faithful stewards of strange!
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_fiction
http://tenebrouspress.com/what-is-new-weird-horror
https://www.lucysnyder.com/index.php/whats-weird-fiction/
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/weird-fiction
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-darkness-beyond-the-stars-launch-party-tickets-693207792167?aff=oddtdtcreator
2023-08-231h 22Dead LanguagesEpisode 24: Narrative PerspectiveYou are a spooky co-ed. Under the light of the full moon, you enter the old house on 4/5 lane, listening to the floorboards creek with your footsteps.
As soon as you enter, you see PLM and Carson, and they ask, "Why is this in second person?"
...
Learn all about narrative perspective (first, second, and third) this week with the Dead Languages crew!
Sources:
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/complete-guide-to-point-of-view-in-writing-definitions-and-examples
https://www.scribbr.com/frequently-asked-questions/first-second-and-third-person/
https://www.masterclass.com/classes/rl-stine-teaches-writing-for-young-audiences/chapters/the-key-to-scary-writing-pov
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2023-08-021h 40Dead LanguagesEpisode 22: Unlikable CharactersNo good, rotten, unlikable characters are a hallmark of the horror genre... but how do you write them?
PLM and Carson get into the nitty-gritty and talk about the baddies of the horror genre.
Sources
https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/the-horror-of-difficult-women/
https://juliaamante.medium.com/how-to-write-unlikable-characters-21f4518cfedf
https://www.writersdigest.com/there-are-no-rules/writing-the-unlikable-character-and-why-you-should
2023-07-191h 02Dead LanguagesEpisode 21: Writing for Submission CallsSubmission calls are a big part of the writing grind. PLM and Carson talk about how they write for submission calls, where they find them, and whether they're actually the worst thing in the world or not.
Sources:
https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
https://horrortree.com/
2023-07-121h 07Dead LanguagesEpisode 20: WTF is Cozy HorrorTwitter has been alight with people weighing in on the subgenre "cozy horror." PLM and Carson join the fray so that everyone else can rest easy.
Sources:
https://booksinthefreezer.podbean.com/
https://www.themarysue.com/instead-of-arguing-about-this-horror-genre-why-not-curl-up-and-enjoy-it/
https://swanriverpress.ie/2021/04/that-didnt-scare-me-thoughts-on-horror-fiction/
https://collider.com/cozy-horror-movies-reddit/#39-the-changeling-39-1980
2023-07-0557 minDead LanguagesEpisode 19: Top 5 Books of the First Half of 2023A little chill episode for our spooky co-eds as PLM and Carson compare their top five books of 2023 so far! Come chill with us and see how our lists compare!
2023-06-281h 04Dead LanguagesEpisode 18: Crying About Editing/RevisionCarson and PLM get down and dirty, chatting all thing editing and revision. From self-revision to professional feedback, from beta readers to editing as you go. The goblins cover it all.
Sources
https://youtu.be/WEFC5Oz_Dco
https://youtu.be/_190lk7nP0E
https://youtu.be/CP-G7SPXg6A
https://youtu.be/6xS8LykRUj0
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/les-petites-morts-live-reading-event-tickets-629580601527?aff=oddtdtcreator
2023-06-211h 21Dead LanguagesEpisode 16: Conventions and AwardsPLM loves conventions. Carson hates them. But what's the real deal with these behemoths—and are they worth your time? Find out in the latest episode of Dead Languages.
https://www.stokercon2023.com/
https://ghoulishbookfest.com/
https://horrorcons.com/
https://fancons.com/events/schedule.phptype=horror
https://horrorconla.com/
https://prixaurorawards.ca/
https://www.shirleyjacksonawards.org/
https://www.thebramstokerawards.com/
https://theurbanwriters.com/blogs/publishing/13-most-prestigious-literary-awards-for-book-authors
2023-06-071h 04Dead LanguagesEpisode 15: VampiresPLM and Carson talk about one of their favorite horror archetypes: the vampire! Hear the gang explore the origins of vampire in myth and legend, as well as some of their favorite portrayals of vampires in fiction.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/vampirehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/01/12/books-first-vampire-in-literaturehttps://www.wired.com/2012/04/vampire-fiction-history/https://talesofmytery.blogspot.com/2013/12/augustus-hare-vampire-of-croglin-grange.htmlhttps://www.historicmysteries.com/croglin-grange-vampire/https://theconversation.com/older-than-dracula-in-search-of-the-english-vampire-105238#:~:text=The%20vampire%20first%20made%20its,Lamb's%20novel%20Glenarvon%20(1816). https://www.history...
2023-05-311h 32Dead LanguagesEpisode 14: ReviewsCarson and PLM chat about reviews, how they're used, where to find them, their importance, and more! These goblins even review each other!
Sources:
https://www.netgalley.com/
https://booksirens.com/
http://barksbooknonsense.blogspot.com/p/an-easy-guide-to-locating-horror.html
Agony's Lodestone reviews:
https://cosmichorrormonthly.com/chm-blog/review-agonys-lodestone-by-laura-keating/
https://www.plmcmillan.com/blogging/agonys-lodestone-book-review
Events:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aseptic-and-faintly-sadistic-launch-event-tickets-629565556527
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/les-petites-morts-live-reading-event-tickets-629580601527
2023-05-241h 10Dead LanguagesEpisode 13: DepressionCarson and PLM are writers so that means they're also mentally ill. On this episode, the team talks about all the emotional pain that comes from writing and how they work through it.
Sources:
https://gingernutsofhorror.com/features/the-horror-of-humanity-the-author-vs-the-voice-of-discordia-by-pl-mcmillan
https://horror.org/mhi-of-monsters-and-mental-health-by-sarah-sigfried/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/dec/13/writers-depression-top-10-riskhttps://www.health.com/condition/depression/10-careers-with-high-rates-of-depression
https://lithub.com/ghosts-demons-and-depression-writers-and-their-many-hauntings/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aseptic-and-faintly-sadistic-launch-event-tickets-629565556527https://a.co/d/hznrHw4
2023-05-171h 09Dead LanguagesEpisode 12: Self-PublishingPLM and Carson talk self-publishing and how it's actually the worst/best thing ever. Find out our own personal history with self-publishing and stick around for the tangents.
Sources:
https://litreactor.com/columns/best-self-published-horror-books-in-2020-so-far
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/8-tips-for-self-publishing-a-book
https://wnba-books.org/ten-tips-for-aspiring-self-publishing-authors/
https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/innovation/kindle-a-year-in-review
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/71828-horror-authors-take-a-stab-at-self-publishing.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-publishinghttps://becomeawritertoday.com/pros-and-cons-of-self-publishing/
2023-05-101h 29Dead LanguagesEpisode 11: Editing with Christopher O'HalloranThe goblins, Carson and PLM, chat with Christopher O'Halloran (author, voice actor, AND editor!) about his experience editing the upcoming anthology, Howls from the Wreckage. We deep dive what it's like moving from the writer mindset to the editor mindset, the process of creating an anthology, and also include a reading of Carson's tale in the anthology, "Children of the Event."
Special Dead Languages song cover: Christopher O'Halloran
Anthology: https://howlsociety.com/anthology/
2023-05-031h 25
Such a Nightmare: Conversations about HorrorCarson Winter | Interview (2023) | Eerie ExtrasIn this very haunting Eerie Extra, co-host Katherine Troyer talks with horror writer Carson Winter. We discuss Carson's 2023 novella "Soft Targets" (through Tenebrous Press), the power and potential of weird horror, and what we would want to taste if we could taste any intangible thing. This interview is relatively spoiler free, so you should be able to enjoy it before or after reading "Soft Targets"!
Check out the novella at the Tenebrous Press site.
This interview occurred on February 27, 2023; the episode first aired on April 26, 2023.
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2023-04-2656 minDead LanguagesEpisode 10: WTF is Literary Horror?PLM and Carson talk about what literary horror is, whether they write it or not, and also wallow in its inherent elitism.
Sources:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/the-read-down/so-you-want-to-read-literary-horror/
https://bookstr.com/article/whats-the-future-of-literary-horror/
https://www.tor.com/2017/06/08/the-creeping-resurgence-of-literary-horror-six-places-to-start/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literary_fiction
2023-04-261h 51Dead LanguagesEpisode 9: Pitches 101 with Tenebrous PressPLM and Carson talk with Matt and Alex from Tenebrous Press about the importance of a good pitch! The dos, the don'ts, and the different kinds! We also sit them down and get live reactions from listener-written pitches!
2023-04-191h 19Dead LanguagesEpisode 8: Story SwapCarson and PLM take their cues from listener mail (thanks Erik McHatton!) this week and recommend each other a story, then talk about them! Listen in to see what we picked for each other and how our tastes disappoint.
2023-04-121h 29
This Is Horror PodcastCarson Winter on Society’s Obsession with Violence, The Tide, and Fear of DyingIn this podcast, Carson Winter talks about society’s obsession with violence, the Tide, his fear of dying, and much more. About Carson Winter Carson Winter is an author, punker, and raw nerve. His fiction has been featured in Apex, Vastarien, and Tales to Terrify, among others. His new novella, Soft Targets, is out now. Show … Continue reading
2023-04-061h 22Dead LanguagesEpisode 7: Indie Magazines with Charles Tyra of CHMPLM and Carson sit down with Charles Tyra, editor-in-chief of horror magazine CHM, to talk about how small presses operate. Join the goblins for a sneak peek behind the curtain!
2023-04-0557 minThis Is Horror PodcastCarson Winter on Soft Targets, Discovering Stories, and Zero Boundaries PodcastIn this podcast, Carson Winter talks about Soft Targets, discovering stories, Zero Boundaries Podcast: Episode 182, and much more. About Carson Winter Carson Winter is an author, punker, and raw nerve. His fiction has been featured in Apex, Vastarien, and Tales to Terrify, among others. His new novella, Soft Targets, is out now. Show notes … Continue reading
2023-04-021h 07Dead LanguagesEpisode 6: Top TensWanna get to know the hosts just a little better? PLM and Carson go down a list of their top ten favorite horror books, two lists with surprisingly little overlap. Tell us we're wrong at deadlanguagespodcast@gmail.com!
Like the vibes, spooky co-eds? Subscribe to our Patreon for more weird exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/DeadLanguagesPodcast
2023-03-291h 28
We Bleed Orange and Black25 – Carson Winter EPISODE # 25 – Carson Winter We Bleed Orange & Black: the podcast for Halloween & Horror Lovers! Join us as we interview indie creators, discuss our favorite horror and share original scary stories. ~~~ We chat with Carson Winter about becoming a centaur, the state of modern Cosmic Horror, Weird Fiction, his novel SOFT TARGETS, and book accurate Dracula costumes. ~~~ Special thanks to Johnathan Olson for composing our theme music. Next Episode: Interview with Jessica Peter & Christi Nogle: Collage Macabre Follow us:
2023-03-2740 minDead LanguagesEpisode 5: Path to SuccessIs there such thing as success in horror writing? The truth is... personal and complicated. Carson and PLM talk about their personal journeys writing, how they've redefined success, and provide some good tips for you to do the same!
Like what you're hearing? Want more of the Dead Languages Pod crew? Subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/DeadLanguagesPodcast
2023-03-221h 26Dead LanguagesEpisode 4: CritiquesSharing your writing is hard. It's harder when it sucks. PLM and Carson talk about their dark personal history, how to give and receive feedback, and a whole lot of other dumb stuff.
Sources:
A big thanks for author and editor, Jennifer L. Collins, for allowing us to share her beautifully made presentation!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KF7JTv1U-faSffhCJ7NfWP-utyAgql-S/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=106112162667366095583&rtpof=true&sd=true
2023-03-151h 05Dead LanguagesEpisode 3: WerewolvesPLM and Carson talk about one of their favorite fictional monsters: the werewolf! They also talk about a lot of other really, really horrible stuff. Listener beware.
Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/art/werewolf
https://westportlibrary.libguides.com/werewolves#:~:text=Some%20scholars%20believe%20the%20werewolf,with%20the%20Legend%20of%20Lycaon.
https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-werewolf-legend
https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SilverBullet
2023-03-0153 minDead LanguagesEpisode 2: Writing HabitsDo you write every day? Do you write sometimes? IS YOUR ENTIRE WRITING LIFE BUILT AROUND THE THOUGHT OF "OMG SHOULD I BE WRITING?"
PLM and Carson talk about good writing habits, bad writing habits, and a whole lot of other weird stuff.
Sources used in this episode:
https://www.penguin.com.au/articles/3535-james-patterson-writing-routine#:~:text='I%20pretty%20much%20write%20seven,%2C%20oh%2C%2011%20or%2012.
https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/nonfiction/interview-hailey-piper/
https://comicbook.com/anime/news/junji-ito-creative-process-changes-revealed/
http://annerice.com/Chamber-OnWriting.html
https://tananarivedue.wordpress.com/2014/05/19/my-writing-process-blog-tour/
https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/a...
2023-03-011h 16
TERRIFY ME! With Antony FrostEpisode 21: Writing horror shorts, with Carson Winter and Ai JiangIn this episode, returning guest/guest-host Carson Winter and rising star writer Ai Jiang hang out and celebrate their birthday with me (June 18th, a day or two after this comes out). We chat about writing horror shorts, balancing a busy lifestyle with artistic pursuits, and the legalities of selling puppies and kittens on street corners outside conventions.
Find Ai at https://aijiangauthor.wordpress.com/ and follow her on twitter @AiJiang_
Find Carson at http://carsonwinter.com/ and follow him @carsonwinter3
If you'd like to support the podcast, leave a tip at ko-fi...
2022-06-161h 03TERRIFY ME! With Antony FrostEpisode 10: Spring-Heeled Jack with Carson Winter (Part 1 of 2)Spring-Heeled Jack is a figure from English folklore and criminal history; a tantalising unsolved mystery, and a massive dickhead.
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and co-author Carson Winter to explore some historical accounts of the lesser-known Jack from the 1830s.
Follow Carson on Twitter @CarsonWinter3 and find him at carsonwinter.com
More from me at linktr.ee/AntonyFrost
Content warnings: Language, discussions of violence and sexual harassment
2022-03-3149 minTales to TerrifyTales to Terrify 530 Andrew Rucker Jones & Carson WinterWelcome to Episode 530. This week we have two tales for you. First, Jerry has a tough time fitting into undead society. Then, keeping up with your neighbour can be a bloody pain in the ass.COMING UPGood Evening: A good-bye, some thank-yous and reviews: 00:01:06Andrew Rucker Jones’ The Odd One Out as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:04:51Carson Winter’s In the Company of Bastards as read by Dan Gurzynski: 00:28:29PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify Merc...
2022-03-2551 min
Such a Nightmare: Conversations about HorrorChristopher O’Halloran, Antony Frost, Carson Winter, Alex Wolfgang | Interview (2022) | Eerie ExtrasIn this very exciting Eerie Extra, co-hosts Katherine Troyer and Toni Tresca talk with horror writers Christopher O’Halloran, Antony Frost, Carson Winter, and Alex Wolfgang. Their 2021 collaborative collection of novellas—Bloodlines: Four Tales of Familial Fear—reminds us that home is where the heart…that bleeding and broken heart…lies. We sit down with these authors and discuss the things that scare them in real life, the complexity (and simplicity) that is the horror genre, and why the four stories in Bloodlines perfectly complement one another.
CHRISTOPHER O‘HALLORAN is a milk-slinging, Canadian actor-turned-author with work pub...
2022-02-2854 min
Mp3: Midway Panther PodcastPizza toppings, Winter Storm, and Summer dreamsIn this episode, we have chosen to debate over ranch on pizza and other weird food combos. Moreover, we also decided to recall what we did during the four day winter storm and what we'll do in the summer. Listen till the end for a chance to be the next host.
2022-02-1200 min
Babbling with the BoyzThe Falcon and The Winter Solider ReviewMarvel has released a show about an Ebony and Ivory bro-mance? They must be stealing from OUR formula!! This episode, the Boyz review The Falcon and The Winter Soldier!
2021-05-211h 43