Jeanette Huffman: Between the Lines

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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

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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

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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

This audio dramatization brings to life:

• The House of David’s amusement park culture
• Skee‑ball competitions and “pepper games”
• Celibacy, communal living, and immortality beliefs
• Rumors surrounding Brother Benjamin
• The rising tension between faith, law, and public scrutiny
• A humorous callback to Rich’s childhood mystery tapes (“the laundry room killer is all washed up”)

This clip contains discussion of:

• Religious controversy
• Historical allegations
• Cult accusations
  All content is presented respectfully and in historical context.

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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.

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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 collide
• Voice acting and production by Rich Kopacz, blending noir grit with supernatural tension
• Continuation of the Dead Girl universe first revealed in Justin DiPrima’s viral interview
• A 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.

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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:
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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)

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In this Between The Lines audio scene, Rich Kopacz brings his signature old‑time radio magic to life with Chef LaFleur Comes to America — a comedic tribute to the artistry, chaos, and heart of barbecue culture.

Inspired by the stories shared in our interview with Paul Brady, The BBQ King, this audio vignette blends humor, nostalgia, and creativity into a warm, character‑driven moment. Chef LaFleur’s journey into American BBQ is filled with curiosity, mishaps, and heartfelt discovery — reminding us that food, like art, connects us across cultures and experiences.

If you love storytelling that feels human, hopeful, and delightfully quirky, this audio scene will make you smile.
Stay connected by subscribing — not for numbers, but to keep discovering creators who bring meaning and joy into the world.

🎙️ Audio Scene: Chef LaFleur Comes to America
🎧 Created by: Rich Kopacz

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#StorytellingCommunity #ArtistSpotlight #ComedyAudio #FoodIsArt

In this episode of Between The Lines, Jeanette Huffman sits down with Paul Brady — known lovingly as The BBQ King — to explore the soul, craft, and creativity behind California barbecue.

Paul has spent over 30 years mastering the art of smoke, fire, patience, and passion. From Santa Maria grills that burn off all your arm hair, to pork belly burnt ends that disappear the moment they hit the table, Paul shares how barbecue becomes more than food — it becomes expression, community, and heart.

Rich Kopacz joins the conversation with his signature humor and a brand‑new audio scene, “Chef LaFleur Comes to America,” adding old‑time radio charm to the episode.

If you’ve ever wondered whether food can be art… this conversation will open your mind, warm your heart, and maybe make you hungry.

🎵 Music: “Bar Crawl” — Track Tribe
🎧 Guest: Paul Brady, The BBQ King
🎙️ Hosts: Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopacz

If this episode inspires you, stay connected by subscribing — not for numbers, but to keep discovering artists who bring meaning, joy, and creativity into the world.

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Enter the sound‑sculpted world of RACHƎL, brought to life through a chilling Northern Gothic audio scene created by Rich Kopacz and inspired by Jeanette Huffman’s supernatural psychological horror novel.

This immersive piece pulls you straight into Hollow Creek — its haunted trestles, shadowed alleyways, and the quiet dread that clings to the edges of memory. Designed as an atmospheric companion to the novel, this audio scene captures the tension, isolation, and eerie beauty that define the Northern Gothic genre.

🎃 RACHƎL releases Halloween 2026
Available now for Kindle preorder and releasing in paperback through Amazon.

• The unsettling calm before Hollow Creek reveals its secrets
• The emotional undercurrent of trauma, fear, and nature’s indifference
• Sonic textures inspired by Jeanette’s writing, rituals, and worldbuilding
• A glimpse into the haunted spaces that shaped RACHƎL’s mythology

Find three real‑world places that echo Hollow Creek’s haunting energy — a train trestle, a shadowed alleyway, and an old house you can only watch from afar.
Submit your photos by August 31, 2026 for a chance to win a signed copy of RACHƎL and an interview on Between The Lines.
Full rules are posted in Jeanette’s YouTube Community tab and on Facebook.

🎧 Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/GO3AYPIrzDo
🎵 Music Credit: Forest of Fear — YouTube Audio Library

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