Jeanette Huffman: Between the Lines

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This podcast is your window into the world of artists—honest, unfiltered, and deeply human. I’ll be exploring the stories behind the work: the choices we make, the truths we carry, and the experiences that shape what we create. I’ll also be answering questions from readers and listeners—about books, creativity, life, grief, healing, and everything in between. No fluff—just real conversations. Whether you're looking for connection, clarity, or simply curious about the stories behind the stories, you're in the right place. 🎙️ Watch the upcoming episode preview here:https://youtu.be/fY17cmwN1IE And don’t forget to check out past episodes featuring conversations with authors, artists, and creatives from all walks of life. Tell me in the comments:What’s a question you wish more creators were honest about? 👀 https://linktr.ee/jeanettevannorden

  1. 23h ago

    Dark Fantasy, Addiction Recovery & Worldbuilding | Magnus Attfield | BoneKeeper: Lady of the Bones

    What happens when a dark fantasy author creates a world so vivid that even water becomes terrifying? In this episode of Between The Lines, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with UK author Magnus Attfield, creator of BoneKeeper: Part One - Lady of the Bones. Magnus takes us deep into the horrifying and fascinating world of BoneKeeper, discussing the origins of the character, dark fantasy worldbuilding, nonlinear storytelling, independent publishing, artistic inspiration, and the personal journey that led him from addiction and hardship to becoming a published author. This conversation goes far beyond writing. It explores creativity, recovery, imagination, community, and the power of storytelling to transform both writers and readers. 🎃 Be sure to stay until the very end! Co-host Rich Kopacz has a special Halloween treat waiting for viewers. 📚 Get BoneKeeper: Part One - Lady of the Bones🔗 Amazon: https://www.amazon.es/BoneKeeper-Part-Lady-Bones-English-ebook/dp/B0HG7XR57K 🦴 Follow Magnus Attfield📸 Instagram: @BoneKeeperOfficial Follow Magnus for: BoneKeeper updatesExclusive artworkWorldbuilding contentCharacter loreDark fantasy discussions 🎨 Artwork CreditsThe incredible artwork featured throughout the BoneKeeper project was discussed during the interview. Magnus credits: Tan (cover artwork)Music Animus (supplementary artwork)Be sure to visit @BoneKeeperOfficial on Instagram to see the artwork and learn more about the artists involved. 🎙️ About Between The LinesBetween The Lines features conversations with authors, artists, creators, and storytellers from around the world. We explore the stories behind the books, the creative process, and the life experiences that shape the people who create them. Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman Featuring: Rich Kopacz 🎵 Music Credit"Echoes of Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ⚠️ Content AdvisoryThis interview contains discussions of: Addiction recoveryAlcohol abuseDrug addictionTraumaMental health strugglesViolence and horror themes related to fantasy fictionThese topics are discussed in an educational and personal context. Viewer discretion is advised. #MagnusAttfield #BoneKeeper #DarkFantasy #FantasyBooks #FantasyAuthor #IndieAuthor #BookTube #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #IndependentAuthor #HorrorFantasy #DarkFantasyBooks #BookRecommendations #Worldbuilding #FantasyReaders #BookPodcast #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #RichKopacz #JeanetteHuffman #AuthorLife #Bookstagram #WritersOfInstagram #CreativeWriting #FantasyFiction #HorrorBooks #BookLovers #IndieBooks #WritingJourney #FantasyWorlds #PodcastInterview

  2. Oct 4

    Wayne A. Elderkin Interview | Angels, Demons, Vampires, Kevin Smith & The Last Desposyni

    Here is the trimmed description at ~3,300 characters (well under the 4,000-character limit), keeping every section, link, disclaimer, chapter, and hashtag intact: What do Kevin Smith, comic books, vampires, angels, demons, Monster Squad, Lord of the Rings, and dark fantasy novels have in common? In this episode of Between The Lines, hosts Jeanette Van Norden and Rich Kopaz sit down with fantasy author Wayne A. Elderkin to discuss his debut novel, The Last Desposyni, the first installment in the Book of Souls Saga. Wayne shares the story of receiving a personal phone call from filmmaker Kevin Smith while working at Blockbuster, how comic books and supernatural fiction inspired his writing, and the creative influences that shaped his world of angels, demons, vampires, witches, and supernatural warfare. In this interview: ✅ Origins of The Last Desposyni ✅ Kevin Smith's life-changing advice ✅ Angels, demons, vampires, witches, and mythology ✅ Comic influences: Ghost Rider, Constantine, Blade ✅ Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and The Da Vinci Code inspirations ✅ Monster Squad and classic movie monsters ✅ The giant spider movie pitch & Superman vs. polar bears ✅ Indie publishing, cover art, and worldbuilding ✅ Themes of free will, choice, grief, and redemption Perfect for fans of Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural Thrillers, Horror, and Comic Books! Learn More About Wayne A. Elderkin: 🌐 Website:https://wayneaelderkin.com/📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wayneaelderkin🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wayneaelderkin📚 Amazon: Search "Wayne A. Elderkin" Release Date: October 10, 2026 About The Last Desposyni: For seven years, the bloodline of Christ has been hunted by the Knights of Hell. Only one heir remains. As ancient forces awaken, Jacob Foster discovers he is connected to a supernatural war involving angels, demons, vampires, witches, and powers that threaten humanity's future. ⚠️ Content Advisory: Contains discussion of fictional supernatural themes, religious concepts in fiction, dark fantasy violence, grief/loss, brief literary references to suicide as a story theme, and mild profanity. Viewer discretion advised. Disclaimer: The supernatural, religious, and mythological subjects discussed are presented solely as fictional storytelling and creative worldbuilding for entertainment purposes. 🎵 Music Credits: "Demon" - JVNA Courtesy of the copyright holder. YouTube: @JVNA | Spotify: JVNA 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Kevin Smith Blockbuster Story 04:30 Origins of The Last Desposyni 08:30 Comic Books, Ghost Rider, Blade & Constantine 12:00 Monster Squad & Movie Monsters 14:00 Building the Book of Souls Saga 17:00 Favorite Characters & Villains 25:00 Cover Art & Indie Publishing 35:00 Future Books 41:00 Controversial Themes 44:00 Superman vs Polar Bears & Giant Spider Story 51:00 Where to Find Wayne 52:00 Final Thoughts #WayneAElderkin #TheLastDesposyni #BookOfSoulsSaga #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #AuthorInterview #DarkFantasy #UrbanFantasy #Vampires #AngelsAndDemons #FantasyBooks #SupernaturalThriller #IndieAuthor #BookTube #WritingCommunity #ComicBooks #MonsterSquad #KevinSmith #FantasyAuthor #HorrorBooks #ParanormalFiction

  3. Oct 4

    Manifest Absolution | Dark Fantasy Audio Drama Inspired by The Last Desposyni

    Enter a world where angels, demons, vampires, witches, ghosts, and ancient forces collide. Manifest Absolution is an original audio scene created by Rich Kopaz, inspired by the universe of The Last Desposyni by Wayne Alan Paul Elderkin. This dark fantasy audio experience explores the supernatural themes, moral choices, and epic struggles that define the Book of Souls Saga. Fans of dark fantasy, urban fantasy, supernatural thrillers, mythology, paranormal fiction, gothic storytelling, and character-driven adventures will find themselves immersed in a world where good and evil are rarely as simple as they appear. Inspired by themes discussed during the Between The Lines interview with Wayne Alan Paul Elderkin, including: ⚔️ Good vs Evil 👼 Angels and Demons 🧛 Vampires and Immortals 👻 Ghosts and the Afterlife 📖 The Book of Souls Saga 🔥 Supernatural Warfare 🕯️ Redemption, Choice, and Destiny About The Last Desposyni Wayne Alan Paul Elderkin's debut novel follows a world in which angels, demons, vampires, witches, supernatural investigators, and descendants of ancient bloodlines become entangled in a battle that threatens every realm. Themes of free will, grief, sacrifice, redemption, and supernatural warfare drive the larger saga. Learn more: 🌐 https://wayneaelderkin.com/ Content Advisory ⚠️ This audio drama contains fictional depictions of: Angels and demons Vampires, ghosts, witches, and supernatural beings Religious and mythological themes presented as fiction Dark fantasy and horror elements Violence and peril Death, grief, trauma, and loss References to supernatural conflict Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Disclaimer Manifest Absolution is a fan-created audio scene inspired by the fictional world of The Last Desposyni. The religious, supernatural, mythological, and paranormal concepts presented are part of a fictional fantasy setting and are intended solely for entertainment, creative storytelling, and literary appreciation. This audio production does not represent or promote any religious doctrine, ideology, or real-world belief system. Credits 🎙️ Audio Scene Created By: Rich Kopaz 📖 Inspired By: The Last Desposyni by Wayne Alan Paul Elderkin 🎙️ Featuring: Between The Lines Podcast #ManifestAbsolution #TheLastDesposyni #WayneAElderkin #RichKopaz #DarkFantasy #AudioDrama #FantasyAudio #UrbanFantasy #AngelsAndDemons #Vampires #SupernaturalFantasy #FantasyBooks #BookOfSoulsSaga #ParanormalFiction #EpicFantasy #HorrorFantasy #FantasyAuthor #AudiobookCommunity #AudioStory #BetweenTheLinesPodcast

  4. Sep 20

    House of David Audio Drama: Skee‑Ball, Secrets & Judgment Day | Rich Kopacz Scene for Eve Sterne

    Step inside Eden Springs Park with this dramatic audio scene created by Rich Kopacz for historian Eve Sterne’s book The House of David. This immersive moment follows Bud and Allie as they wander through the amusement park, talk baseball, celibacy, immortality, and the mysterious disappearance of Brother Benjamin — until the tension breaks with the arrival of Sergeant Vickers and the declaration: “Today’s judgment day for the House of David.” This short clip captures the blend of history, scandal, faith, and folklore that shaped one of America’s most unusual religious communities. It’s part playful, part ominous, and part detective story — a perfect companion to Eve Sterne’s full interview on Between The Lines. 👉 Watch the full interview with Eve Sterne: https://youtu.be/LL6CtvKqt3Q 🌿 About This SceneThis audio dramatization brings to life: The House of David’s amusement park cultureSkee‑ball competitions and “pepper games”Celibacy, communal living, and immortality beliefsRumors surrounding Brother BenjaminThe rising tension between faith, law, and public scrutinyA humorous callback to Rich’s childhood mystery tapes (“the laundry room killer is all washed up”)⚠️ Content DisclaimerThis clip contains discussion of: Religious controversyHistorical allegationsCult accusations All content is presented respectfully and in historical context. #HouseOfDavid #EveSterne #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #RichKopacz #AudioDrama #HistoricalFiction #AmericanHistory #ReligiousHistory #IntentionalCommunities #EdenSpringsPark #SkeeBall #ImmortalityBeliefs #CultHistory #MichiganHistory #HistoricalScandal #PodcastInterview #FaithAndCulture #SensitiveTopics #TriggerWarning #JeanetteHuffman

  5. Sep 20

    The House of David: History, Scandal & Faith | Interview with Historian Eve Sterne

    Historian and author Eve Sterne joins Between the Lines to explore one of America’s most unusual, influential, and misunderstood religious communities: The House of David. In this thoughtful, deeply researched conversation, Eve breaks down the group’s origins, theology, global reach, baseball teams, amusement park empire, and the controversies that shaped its legacy. She also shares how a chance NPR broadcast sparked years of investigation that ultimately led to her book The House of David. This episode blends history, religion, culture, and human behavior, offering a rare look at how intentional communities form, thrive, and fracture — and how historians ethically represent groups that have been sensationalized or misunderstood. ⚠️ Content & Trigger Disclaimer This episode contains discussion of: Sexual assault allegations (historical context) Communism & socialism (communal economic structure) Religious controversy Cult accusations Historical trauma These topics are addressed respectfully, academically, and with care for listeners. 🌿 Topics Covered How Eve discovered the House of David through NPR The origins of Christian Israelism Benjamin & Mary Purnell’s leadership The promise of earthly immortality Communal living, celibacy, and economic structure The House of David’s baseball teams, jazz bands, and amusement park Lawsuits, scandals, and public perception How historians ethically represent misunderstood communities The challenge of writing about faith‑based intentional communities 🎵 Music Credits Elegy — Asher Fulero 📸 Photo Credits House of David historical images used in this episode are courtesy of Hamilton College Special Collections. 🔗 About Eve Sterne Eve Sterne is a historian and professor at the University of Rhode Island specializing in religion, immigration, and intentional communities. Her book The House of David offers a balanced, meticulously researched, and human‑centered look at one of America’s most fascinating religious movements. #HouseOfDavid #EveSterne #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #IntentionalCommunities #AmericanHistory #ReligiousHistory #HistoricalScandal #CommunalLiving #BaseballHistory #CulturalHistory #AcademicInterview #PodcastInterview #ImmortalityBeliefs #MichiganHistory #FaithAndCulture #SensitiveTopics #TriggerWarning #HamiltonCollegeSpecialCollections #ChrisZabriskie #AsherFulero #UgonnaOnyekwe

  6. Sep 12

    Dead Girl Returns | Rich Kopacz & Justin DiPrima Unleash Dark Fantasy Audio Scene from the Basement

    Step back into the haunting world of Dead Girl with this brand‑new audio scene created by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the dark fantasy universe of Justin DiPrima. This chilling short brings the Dead Girl saga to life through immersive sound design, raw emotion, and the twisted humor fans loved in the Between the Lines Podcast interview recorded on August 22, 2026. 🔥 What You’ll Experience A cinematic audio retelling of Zombie Bullpen — where loyalty, guilt, and the undead collideVoice acting and production by Rich Kopacz, blending noir grit with supernatural tensionContinuation of the Dead Girl universe first revealed in Justin DiPrima’s viral interviewA glimpse into the creative chaos that fuels TikTok’s author community🎙️ From the Interview “From a 100‑word nano‑fiction challenge to a full multi‑book dark fantasy saga…” Justin DiPrima’s storytelling journey continues — now through sound. 📚 Dead Girl Released August 31, 2026 on Amazon Don’t miss the novel that started it all. Then come back here to hear how the darkness sounds. #DeadGirlNovel #JustinDiPrima #RichKopacz #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #DarkFantasy #AudioDrama #IndieAuthor #TikTokAuthors #VoiceActing #CreativeProcess #BookTok #StorytellingMagic #SupernaturalFiction #FantasyAudio #HorrorFantasy

  7. Sep 5

    Mac P: From LA Streets to High Desert | Finding Purpose, Brotherhood & KronicFlo Music

    Mac P joins Between The Lines for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about growing up in the LA streets, the challenges that shaped him, and the moment everything changed when he and his brother found a new path in the High Desert. In this full interview, Mac P opens up about identity, survival, transformation, and the journey toward becoming the artist he is today. Every track featured in this episode is his own music from KronicFlo, giving the entire conversation the sound and energy of his real story. 🎧 Watch the past interviews on YouTube: @jeanettevannorden1083 🎙️ Want to be the next guest on Between The Lines? Submit your interview request here: https://forms.gle/ZoMqq7wuMRo4xKn79 Mac P, KronicFlo, LA streets, High Desert, artist interview, independent music, transformation story, Between The Lines Podcast, Jeanette Huffman

  8. Aug 23

    Interview with Justin DiPrima: Dead Girl, Dark Fantasy & TikTok Author Community

    Author Justin DiPrima steps into Between the Lines with Jeanette Huffman and Rich Kopaz for one of the most powerful, emotional, and wildly entertaining interviews we’ve ever recorded. This episode blends heart, humor, creativity, and chaos in the best possible way — and gives fans a deep look into the mind behind Dead Girl, releasing August 31, 2026 on Amazon. From a 100‑word nano‑fiction challenge to a full multi‑book dark fantasy saga, Justin shares how Dead Girl was born, how his father’s love of writing shaped his creative path, and how TikTok’s author community became an unexpected home filled with support, laughter, and “basement lurkers.” ✨ What You’ll Discover in This Interview Justin’s creative process and how Dead Girl evolved into a multi‑book universe The emotional influence of his father — and the bookshelf he built by hand The chaotic, hilarious, and deeply supportive TikTok “basement” culture Voice acting, audio scenes, and the massive multi‑author space‑opera project How humor and heart balance the darkness in his storytelling Behind‑the‑scenes moments with Jeanette, Rich, and the Between the Lines team 🔥 DEAD GIRL Releases August 31, 2026 This dark fantasy novel is unlike anything you’ve ever read — bold, surreal, emotional, and unforgettable. Be sure to get your copy on Amazon. You will NOT be disappointed. And stay tuned: Rich Kopaz will be creating a brand‑new audio scene inspired by Dead Girl in the very near future. Music Credit: “Elegy” – Asher Fulero (YouTube Audio Library) #JustinDiPrima #DeadGirlNovel #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #IndieAuthor #DarkFantasy #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #TikTokAuthors #VoiceActing #CreativeProcess #BookTok #PodcastInterview #StorytellingMagic #UrbanFantasy #SupernaturalFiction #NewBookRelease #AmazonBooks #FantasyReaders #HorrorFantasy

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This podcast is your window into the world of artists—honest, unfiltered, and deeply human. I’ll be exploring the stories behind the work: the choices we make, the truths we carry, and the experiences that shape what we create. I’ll also be answering questions from readers and listeners—about books, creativity, life, grief, healing, and everything in between. No fluff—just real conversations. Whether you're looking for connection, clarity, or simply curious about the stories behind the stories, you're in the right place. 🎙️ Watch the upcoming episode preview here:https://youtu.be/fY17cmwN1IE And don’t forget to check out past episodes featuring conversations with authors, artists, and creatives from all walks of life. Tell me in the comments:What’s a question you wish more creators were honest about? 👀 https://linktr.ee/jeanettevannorden

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