Cutthroat Queens

Season 2 - Episode 1.5 - HOWLS from the Scene of the Crime

The Queens are excited to share a short story with you as a little treat. From the upcoming anthology, Howls from the Scene of the Crime, we bring you A Fate Finer Than Death by Michelle Tang, narrated by L. J. Long. If you like what you hear and want more crime horror, you can pre-order the anthology today by supporting their Kickstarter campaign:
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You are welcome.

Season 2 - Episode 1: In Front of my SALAD?

It's been a while and they're late again, but the Cutthroat Queens are back for the start to another exciting year of celebrating indie horror.
Brett Mitchell Kent, Chelsea Pumpkins and Elton Skelter take a look back at the past year and reminisce about the best parts of 2023, and then look forward to what's to come.  
Pull up a chair and sit down with a meth wine, and get up close and personal with the Queens as they escort you, awkwardly, into the second season.
You're welcome!

Episode 12 - Bricks and Mortar

For the final episode of the year, the Queens are thrilled to be joined by two indie booksellers with brick and mortar bookshops.  Chelsea gets down and dirty with Chris, whose store Little Ghost Books can be found in Toronto, and Jenny Kiefer, who is the owner of Butcher Cabin Books in Louisville, Kentucky.
We also get the insight on Jenny's up and coming novel, This Wretched Valley, and find out all the latest updates from the Little Ghost Press via Chris.
Thanks to everyone who's listening - we hope you stick around for a new year of fun and horror, done the indie way.
We are the Cutthroat Queens...
You are welcome.
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Episode 11 - Finding Your Self in Self Publishing

This month Noelle W. Ihli and Kat Silva join us to bust up all the stigmas surrounding self-publishing! Learn why and how they do it, tips for success, and hear about their latest books! 
At the top of the episode, the Queens discuss CB Jones’ brand new self-pubbed slasher book-club style. We’re brave, strong, and independent, and you are welcome. 
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Episode 10 - Author Spotlight - Part 2

It's part 2 of the authors spotlight on Cutthroat Queens Podcast! We journey from weird architecture to Weird West by way of Alaskan wilderness creature features, and we put our own British royalty, Elton Skelter, in the interviewee's chair! We're thrilled to announce guests Andrew F. Sullivan, KC Grifant, and Candace Nola as well as two guest hosts, Tim Bloom and Christina Pfeiffer. Chelsea and Brett also discuss the finer points of modern feminism and chat about the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival.
 
Featuring the track "Dead Inside" from the official Cutthroat Queens Soundtrack, 'Camp Cutthroat'.
 
Happy Halloween, and you are welcome!
 
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Episode 9 - Author Spotlight - Part 1

The Cutthroat Queens tries a new lewk this fall! In a series of one-on-one interviews, we take a quick but deep dive into four authors' individual works. Join us in welcoming guests JAW McCarthy, Caleb Stephens, Lindz Mcleod, and NJ Gallegos. From beasts to bugs; lonely hearts to vindictive ones, there's a story in this episode for any and all tastes. We also welcome Rae Knowles back to the show, but this time she's seated in the interviewer's throne.
Featuring the track "Trigger Finger" from the official Cutthroat Queens Soundtrack, 'Camp Cutthroat'.
It's part 1 of the authors spotlight - You are welcome. 
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Episode 8 - Cat Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny

In this episode, Elton discusses queer horror movies, and in particular all the filth he's Swallowed (2022).  Brett and Chelsea fall into the intrigue of found fiction with Archive of the Odd editor Cormack Baldwin, and author of their new release, Revenge ARC, Cat Voleur.
Hear Chelsea shame young Baldwin for his youthful lifespan and "old soul".  Hear Brett talk the life of a new editor.  And hear Elton talk about his new collection of short horror stories, "Let's Get F**ked Up and Die".
It's late again, but as queens, that is their prerogative.
Let's get odd - you're welcome.
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Episode 7 - Wrecked and Howling

Brett and Chelsea gush over Elton's newly released novel and discuss great self published work, while definitely not going off into multiple Animal Crossing tangents. Then beat the dog days of summer with coverage of all things Howls from the Wreckage! They keep Elton up way past his bedtime while they chat with editor, Chris O'Halloran, and authors, Timaeus Bloom and Nick Cutter about this brand new anthology and the state of horror writing and publishing in general.
Hear Chelsea work through her daddy issues vis-à-vis a cranky bear named Ike.  Hear Brett take a left turn on the island but still find his way back to the title at hand.  And hear Elton refer to himself as a "spicy boy"?
It's meant to be July, but they missed the deadline.
Either way - you're welcome.
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Episode 6.5 - Summertime Sadness

Beat the summer heat with tears!
For our Summertime Sadness Special, Brett and Chelsea had the chance to sit and chat with Kelsea Yu (Bound Feet) and Emma E. Murray (Exquisite Hunger) about their devastating and powerful stories.
To cheer yourself back up check out a horror comedy like the one Elton discussed with Author D.A. Holmes (Coming out of the Coffin)!!
[Content warnings: miscarriage, violence, death/loss, gore, cannibalism etc etc]
It's Summertime Sadness, and we welcome you and your sadness!
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Episode 6 - Judge a book AND its cover!

Chelsea's back from her travels to mark the mid-point of the year, while Elton takes some much needed downtime after the release of his debut novel, Life Support.  As usual, Brett holds it all together in this fun new episode from everyone's favorite queens.
This month, Brett gets to fangirl over horror badboy, John Durgin, and discuss the release of his latest works, while Chelsea goes international and kicks it off with cover artist extraordinaire, Matt Seff Barnes.
Hear Chelsea's updates on the annual Stokercon, as well as some very questionable British cosplay.  Hear Brett dig deep into the inner workings of an up-and-coming horror icon.  And let Elton rest in peace, Goddammit!
It's June, it's late, but it's worth it.
And you're welcome.
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