Dead Languages

Today the goblins sharpen their scalpels and dissect a willing victim: Kai Delmas, King of Drabbles. Settle in for a girthy episode on editing techniques, critiquing, and discussion of writing development. There is no mercy. Find Kai's remains er we mean fiction: https://www.kaidelmas.com/

Carson pulls on his tweed jacket and talks all about newsletters. Also, join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Dtzfhepue

Writers? Insecure? NEVER. This week, we take a look at some common writer insecurities and do a bit of commiserating. And if you haven't heard, we have a Discord! Join up and fan the flames of your parasocial relationship: https://discord.gg/Dtzfhepue

The future of horror is now and the goblins sit down to talk about what they want to see most of in the future of horror. More weirdness? Less tropes? Tune in and see what the goblins want to see.

The goblins compare their top 5 books for the first half of 2026. PLM's choices will SHOCK.

Why do so many killers have mommy issues? Why are mothers often set as the villains or the victims and rarely ever in between? Today, the goblins interview Emma E Murray and Dr Nina Miller on the representation of motherhood and mothers in horror. https://emmaemurray.com/ https://ninamillerwrites.com/

The goblins have cracked the secret formula to why and how one short story submission gets accepted versus another. They've analyzed thousands of form rejection emails, they've infiltrated presses, they've bribed the editors' cats. They know all. And they are here to share it all with you!

Get your sickles out, spooky co-eds! It's time for the annual goblin sacrifice! Because today, PLM and CarCar are going to be diving deep into the lore of the folks! What is folk horror? Is it any religion? Just the folksyiest? How to folk?

The goblins get spicy today. What are their hottest takes (XXX jk, wait actually there is a new update on the podcast's fav cryptid) about the horror genre and writing community. Is this the episode that gets them cancelled? O M G Gossip goblin xxoo Don't forget, the goblins also have new books out and they want your money! https://carsonwinter.com/product/the-corpse-priest-ebook/ https://...

The goblins are joined by slasher experts Erik McHatton and Patrick Barb (and his anaconda) to chat about all things slasher in the horror genre. Is the trope dead? Or is it rising up for its thirteenth sequel? Find out today on this episode of the Dead Languages Podcast! https://linktr.ee/erikmchatton https://patrickbarb.com/ Don't forget, the goblins also have new books out and they want you...

Everyone wants to know How Far is Too Far in horror, and we let 'em know what we really think of the question.

Did you know that the government is breeding human-dog hybrids in the basement of an old Pizza Hut? Trust me, bro. This week, we discuss how conspiracy theories can be the seed from which your horror grows.

In 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

Today 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

This 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

Don't you hate it when one of your writer friends sells a story to a big mag? What about when they get a blurb from your hero? Or go viral? Or sell a lot of books? Or— There's many ways envy can be stoked amongst writers and this episode we talk all about those ugly feelings and how to cope with them.

Oh 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.

What's that looming in the sky? Or rising from the grave? Or... This week we're embracing the end of the world and its place in horror fiction. Check out Ivy Grimes' upcoming event hosted by our own PL McMillan here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cellar-below-the-cellar-a-fabled-book-launch-tickets-1983585230822

Horror 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

Professor CarCar puts on his tweed suit and lecherous grin as the spooky co-eds all ask what they can do for extra credit. Turns out, all he wants to do is rant about how and why popular stuff is bad.

Creepies! Crawlies! Bugs are scary, right? PLM and Carson dive into why bugs are so freaky and how horror writers can make them even freakier.

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

It'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

It's that time of year again... CUMTIME! We're announcing the winners of our bizarrely named horror fiction award as voted by YOU!

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!