Jeanette Huffman: Between the Lines

Step into the eerie world of RACHƎL, the supernatural psychological horror novel by Jeanette Huffman, as she joins Rich Kopacz on Between The Lines to reveal the haunting origins of Hollow Creek and the rise of Northern Gothic literature.

🎃 Halloween 2026 marks the official release of RACHƎL — available now for Kindle preorder and releasing in paperback through Amazon.

In this full interview, Jeanette and Rich explore:

• The birth of Northern Gothic and how RACHƎL defines the genre
• The real‑life inspirations behind Hollow Creek’s chilling atmosphere
• How horror connects to memory, trauma, and nature’s indifference
• Jeanette’s creative process, writing rituals, and cover art design
• The spooky traditions and haunted places that shaped her imagination

📸 Join the RACHƎL Scavenger Hunt
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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• 📚 Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanette-huffman

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In this deeply human conversation, author Laura L. Holloway joins Jeanette Huffman and Rich Kopacz on Between The Lines to explore the emotional truth behind her novel Dancing With Demons: A Love Story.

Laura opens up about the difference between big‑T trauma and little‑t trauma, how a dog attack became the catalyst for confronting her own fear, and what it means to heal through honesty and self‑reflection.

This episode dives into the heart of creative vulnerability — where storytelling meets survival, and art becomes a mirror for the soul.

🎧 Music Credit: “Cylinder Five” — Chris Zabriskie (CC BY 4.0)Atmospheric, cinematic, and perfectly matched to the emotional depth of this interview.

💬 Featured Segments:

• Big‑T vs Little‑t Trauma Explained

• The Dog Attack That Triggered Healing

• Writing Dancing With Demons

• How Fear Reveals What We Hide

• Laura’s Journey Toward Self‑Compassion

📺 Watch the Full Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VZLNbQXgbdY

🔥 Watch the Big‑T vs Little‑t Trauma Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/i3T-wLFFAaE?feature=share

🐕 Watch the Dog Attack Trauma Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/WSNfOnU5PSA?feature=share

🎵 Listen to Rich Kopacz’s Audio Scene “Two Minute Waltzes”: Inspired by Laura’s novel Dancing With Demons: A Love Story.

📚 Explore Laura L. Holloway’s Work: Website → LauraLHolloway.comInstagram → @mountainponygirlYouTube → @lauraholloway3368Substack → @mountainponygirl

#LauraLHolloway #DancingWithDemons #TraumaHealing #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #JeanetteHuffman #RichKopacz #EmotionalHealing #FearAndTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #ChrisZabriskie #CylinderFive #HealingJourney #IndieAuthors #PodcastInterview

Two Minute Waltzes is an immersive audio scene created by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the emotional world of Laura L. Holloway’s novel Dancing With Demons: A Love Story.

This piece captures the quiet ache, longing, and shadow‑work woven throughout Laura’s story — transforming her themes of trauma, connection, and self‑reckoning into a cinematic listening experience. Rich’s sound design brings the novel’s emotional core to life, offering listeners a deeper, more intimate way to experience Laura’s universe.

🎧 Music Credit: “Cylinder Five” — Chris Zabriskie (CC BY 4.0)Atmospheric, haunting, and perfectly matched to the tone of this scene.

💬 What You’ll Hear:

• Emotional tension inspired by Dancing With Demons

• Rich Kopacz’s layered, cinematic audio design

• Themes of trauma, healing, and vulnerability

• A sonic interpretation of Laura’s storytelling

📺 Watch the Full Interview with Laura L. Holloway: https://youtu.be/VZLNbQXgbdY

🔥 Big‑T vs Little‑t Trauma Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/i3T-wLFFAaE?feature=share

🐕 Dog Attack Trauma Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/WSNfOnU5PSA?feature=share

📚 Explore Laura L. Holloway’s Work: Website: LauraLHolloway.comInstagram: @mountainponygirlYouTube: @lauraholloway3368Substack: @mountainponygirl

#TwoMinuteWaltzes #RichKopacz #LauraLHolloway #DancingWithDemons #AudioScene #EmotionalStorytelling #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #JeanetteHuffman #HealingJourney #TraumaNarrative #ChrisZabriskie #CylinderFive #IndieAuthors #BookAdaptation

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In Episode 24 of Between The Lines, host Jeanette Huffman and co‑host Rich Kopacz sit down with emerging artist Tyler Person, whose bold, imaginative work is created entirely by hand — no AI, no shortcuts, just pure human creativity.

This conversation explores what it means to be a real artist in a world where algorithms are learning to imitate imagination. Tyler shares his process, his inspirations, and the emotional weight of being a human creator at a time when people often assume art is machine‑made.

You’ll also hear about The Deadly Deep, an original audio scene created by Rich Kopacz and inspired by Tyler’s artwork — a cinematic dive into sound shaped by human vision.

🎨 Artwork: Tyler Person🎧 Audio Scene (The Deadly Deep): Rich Kopacz🎵 Music: “Cylinder Five” — Chris Zabriskie (CC BY 4.0)

Listen, reflect, and join the conversation about the future of creativity — and why human‑made art still matters.

#TylerPerson #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #HumanMadeArt #NoAIArt #JeanetteHuffman #RichKopacz #ArtistInterview #CreativeIntegrity #FutureOfArt #ArtDiscussion #IndieArtistsUnite #HandmadeArt #ArtEthics

The Deadly Deep is an original audio experience created by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the haunting, hand‑crafted artwork of Tyler Person — a fully human artist whose imagination can’t be replicated by AI.

This immersive scene pulls you into a pressure‑filled descent where darkness, sound, and emotion collide. Every tone, every echo, every shift in atmosphere is shaped by human intention — not algorithms.

In a world where AI imitates creativity, The Deadly Deep stands as a reminder that real art begins with a Person.

🎨 Artwork Inspiration: Tyler Person🎧 Audio Scene Creation: Rich Kopacz🎵 Music: “Cylinder Five” — Chris Zabriskie (CC BY 4.0)

Experience the weight, the mystery, and the humanity behind the sound.

#TheDeadlyDeep #AudioScene #RichKopacz #TylerPerson #HumanMadeArt #NoAIArt #MadeByAPerson #AtmosphericAudio #CinematicSound #CreativeIntegrity #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #JeanetteHuffman #ArtCantReplaceHumans #IndieArtistsUnite #SoundDesign #ArtInspiredAudio

Step into the world of City of the Muse with this exclusive dramatic audio adaptation, "She's Buried in the Past," created by Rich Kopacz and inspired by the historical mystery novel by Kate Hilton.

Set in Egypt in 1904, the scene follows archaeologists Helen Gardiner, James Dunn, Iris Wentworth, Emmett Olson, and others as an extraordinary discovery beneath the desert sands threatens to change history forever. What begins as another archaeological excavation quickly becomes something much more dangerous.

Adapted from City of the Muse, this production combines voice acting, cinematic storytelling, and historical atmosphere to bring one of the novel's pivotal moments to life.

🎙️ A dramatic adaptation created by Rich Kopacz

📖 Based on City of the Muse by Kate Hilton

🏺 Ancient Egypt and archaeology

📜 Lost manuscripts and papyrus

🔍 Mystery, suspense, and historical fiction

If you enjoyed this audio scene, be sure to listen to our full interview with Kate Hilton on Episode 23, where we discuss the real history behind the novel, Ancient Egypt, archaeology, Amelia Edwards, mummies, writing historical fiction, and much more.

Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, audio drama, archaeology, or immersive storytelling, we hope you enjoy this special production.

Based on the novel:
City of the Muse by Kate Hilton

Audio Scene Created by:
Rich Kopacz

Produced by:
Between The Lines Podcast

Featuring

In Episode 23 of Between The Lines, Rich Kopacz is joined by special guest co-host Leanne Hollenbeck for a fascinating conversation with bestselling author Kate Hilton, whose latest novel, City of the Muse, blends historical fiction, archaeology, and mystery into an unforgettable story spanning more than a century.

Together, they discuss the real history that inspired the novel, including Ancient Egypt, early archaeology, papyrus, mummies, and the remarkable women who helped shape the field of Egyptology. Kate also shares how her career as a psychotherapist influences the way she develops complex, authentic characters and why reinvention is a recurring theme throughout her work.

Along the way, the conversation takes some fun detours, including favorite mummy movies, Brendan Fraser, dogs, Agatha Christie, and a friendly debate over whether the Canadian or American side of Niagara Falls is better.

This episode also features a dramatic audio scene inspired by City of the Muse, bringing part of the novel to life through voice performances.

• The inspiration behind City of the Muse
• Ancient Egypt and modern archaeology
• Amelia Edwards and the women who transformed Egyptology
• Reading ancient papyrus with modern technology
• Historical fiction and research
• Character development and psychology
• Brendan Fraser, mummy movies, and Indiana Jones
• Canada vs. America: Which side of Niagara Falls is better?
• An exclusive dramatic reading from City of the Muse

Whether you're passionate about books, history, archaeology, or the creative process behind great storytelling, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Guest: Kate Hilton
Host: Rich Kopacz
Special Guest Co-Host: Leanne Hollenbeck

📚 Learn more about Kate Hilton and City of the Muse wherever books are sold.

In this episode:

What happens when Norse mythology, ancient folklore, and a small town in Southwest Michigan collide?

In this special live episode of Between the Lines, recorded at the Bangor Branch Library in Bangor, Michigan, author Jeanette Huffman shares a live reading from her historical fantasy novel, The Ashborn, before joining co-host Rich Kopez for an in-depth conversation about the inspiration behind the story.

Together they explore the research, history, and personal experiences that shaped the novel, including Viking exploration, Norse mythology, folklore, character development, and why Bangor, Michigan became the unexpected home of an ancient legend.

During the conversation, Jeanette also reflects on one of the most emotional scenes she has ever written, discusses the evolution of Loki as a character, and shares her dream casting for a future film adaptation.

📖 A live reading from The Ashborn

⚔️ Viking history and Norse mythology

🌲 Why Bangor, Michigan inspired the novel

🧙 Folklore, witches, and supernatural fiction

💙 The personal experiences behind the story

✍️ Character development and identity

🎬 Dream casting The Ashborn

Whether you're fascinated by mythology, enjoy historical fantasy, or simply love hearing authors discuss the creative process, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how stories grow from history, imagination, research, and personal experience.

📚 Learn more about Jeanette Huffman:
https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanette-huffman

If you enjoy Between the Lines, please follow the podcast and share this episode with another reader, writer, or mythology enthusiast.

"Beyond the Lows" by The Whole Other
Source: YouTube Audio Library

"From Here On In" by Everet Almond
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"Cylinder Seven" by Chris Zabriskie
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

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Between the Lines Podcast
Hosted by Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopez

Recorded live at the Bangor Branch Library
Bangor, Michigan

In this episodeMusic Credits

Before there were houses... there was the land.

Welcome to the very first public reading from my upcoming supernatural psychological horror novel, RACHƎL.

After sharing the first teaser trailer for the novel, several readers asked if I had ever considered recording an audiobook.

Honestly... I hadn't.

But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that RACHƎL feels different from anything I've written before. The voice feels natural. The characters feel familiar. Hollow Creek feels like a place I can step into every time I read.

So I decided to experiment.

This episode is the prologue of RACHƎL—a first glimpse into the world of Hollow Creek and a chance for you to help me decide whether this story should become a full audiobook.

I'd genuinely love your feedback.

After listening...

📖 Would you rather read the novel?

🎧 Would you listen to the audiobook?

❤️ Or would you do both?

RACHƎL is currently in its final editing stages while my beta readers continue helping me polish every chapter.

📅 The novel is scheduled for release on October 31, 2026, with plans for availability through Amazon and, hopefully, IngramSpark for bookstores and libraries.

If enough listeners enjoy these readings, I'd love to continue sharing more chapters—and maybe even record the complete audiobook.

Thank you for being part of this journey into Hollow Creek.

📚 Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanette-huffman

RACHƎL is a supernatural psychological horror novel set in the fictional town of Hollow Creek, Pennsylvania, where old ground remembers more than people do, forgotten stories refuse to stay buried, and some places never truly let you leave.

Hosted by Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopez

Exploring books, storytelling, mythology, writing, publishing, and the creative journey behind every story.

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Welcome to Episode 21 of Between The Lines!

In this episode, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with Matt Ochoa, the talented young voice actor behind Asher in Rich Kopacz's original audio drama The Lost Tribe.

At just 17 years old, Matt shares how he became involved in voice acting through The Veldt radio drama program, what it's like bringing characters to life using only his voice, and how he's balancing his creative pursuits while preparing for his senior year of high school in Maryland.

The conversation also explores:

🎙️ Becoming the voice of Asher in The Lost Tribe

🎭 Performing in The Veldt

🎧 The challenges and joys of voice acting

🏴‍☠️ Matt's best pirate voice

🎮 Video games, Nerf battles with friends, and favorite movies

🎹 Music, hobbies, and future plans

❤️ The importance of family support, with Matt's sister joining the conversation

Whether you're an aspiring voice actor, a fan of audio dramas, or simply enjoy hearing the stories behind creative people, this episode offers an engaging and entertaining look into Matt's journey.

Hosted by:

Jeanette Huffman

Co-Hosted by:

Rich Kopacz

Guest:

Matt Ochoa

Recorded: June 27, 2026

Intro & Outro Music

"From Here On In" by Everet Almond

Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

Music Credits