Jeanette Huffman: Between the Lines

In this episode of Between The Lines, host Jeanette Huffman is joined by co-host Rich Kopacz and young adult author Lexi Garman, winner of Rich Kopacz’s creative writing contest inspired by 5th century BC Persia.

Lexi discusses her award-winning short story Tragic Circumstances and True Love, the inspiration behind it, romance and fantasy storytelling, fan fiction, D&D creativity, acting, music, and discovering her voice as a young writer.

Following the interview, Rich Kopacz performs a special in-character audio scene adaptation inspired by Lexi’s story, bringing its emotion and atmosphere to life through immersive narration and performance.

This episode is filled with creativity, imagination, humor, and encouragement for anyone interested in storytelling and writing.

✨ Featured Story:
Tragic Circumstances and True Love by Lexi Garman

🎙 Hosted by:
Jeanette Huffman

🎙 Co-Host:
Rich Kopacz

🎵 Background Music:
“Touching Moment” by Wayne Jones
Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

Step into the world of Tragic Circumstances and True Love through this immersive in-character audio scene performance by Rich Kopacz.

Inspired by young author Lexi Garman’s award-winning short story, Tragic and True brings emotion, atmosphere, danger, and young love to life through dramatic narration and character storytelling.

Originally featured on Between The Lines with host Jeanette Huffman.

✨ Based on the short story:
Tragic Circumstances and True Love by Lexi Garman

🎙 Performed by:
Rich Kopacz

🎵 Background Music:
“Touching Moment” by Wayne Jones
Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

Step inside the world of The Catalyst.

“Rubicon” is a cinematic audio scene inspired by the work of author A.J. Frazier, bringing his story to life through immersive sound, atmosphere, and performance.

Created and produced by Rich Kopacz, this piece captures the tension, emotion, and layered storytelling that defines A.J. Frazier’s work.

The Catalyst is a genre-blending story that explores horror, faith, trauma, identity, and the human experience through deeply layered characters and cinematic storytelling.

Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/A.J.-FRAZIER/author/B0FDLB953M?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e96a3a14-7731-4c06-a88d-84d306b7c5f8

TikTok:
@AJFrazierBooks

Available at all major online retailers and at
Schuler’s Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan
(14 signed copies currently available)

Listen to the full Between The Lines episode featuring A.J. Frazier:

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/0rOXJCIQJ4Y

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/22LKC4Y50dh3zS5XzWlefm?si=Vzzzj3hORJi65NId4D_vkQ

“Rubicon”
Created by Rich Kopacz

Real stories. Real creators. Beyond the page.

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Welcome to Between The Lines, where stories unfold beyond the page.

In this episode, Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with author A.J. Frazier, the mind behind Mariel and its sequel The Catalyst—a cinematic, genre-blending story that explores horror, faith, trauma, identity, and the power of imagination.

A.J. brings a unique perspective to storytelling, shaped by his experiences as a musician and a police officer, grounding his imaginative worlds in real human emotion.

Stay through the episode for a special cinematic audio scene titled “Rubicon”, created and produced by Rich Kopacz, bringing A.J. Frazier’s work to life in a powerful and immersive way.

Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/A.J.-FRAZIER/author/B0FDLB953M?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=e96a3a14-7731-4c06-a88d-84d306b7c5f8

TikTok:
@AJFrazierBooks

Also available at all major online retailers and at
Schuler’s Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan
(14 signed copies currently available)

“Rubicon”
Created by Rich Kopacz
A cinematic audio adaptation inspired by A.J. Frazier’s work

Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100468
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Are you an author, artist, or storyteller?

Reach out—we’re always looking to feature new voices on Between The Lines.

Stay tuned for more conversations with incredible creators, and don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.

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Step into a world of imagination, storytelling, and creativity in this episode of Between the Lines.

Join host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz as they sit down with Linda Sparks, author of Mad Alice (available on Amazon), to explore:
✨ What it feels like to become your characters while writing
✨ Creating fearless, adventurous worlds inspired by Alice in Wonderland
✨ Writing animals, monsters, and misunderstood characters
✨ The power writers have to shape entire universes

🎧 PLUS: Experience an original audio scene — “Starbuck’s Tale” — written, directed, and created by Rich Kopacz, bringing a beloved background character to life in a whole new way.

👇 We want YOU to be part of this adventure:
Are you a writer, artist, voice actor, or creative mind?
💬 Comment below and tell us:

• What was your favorite moment?
• Which character or idea stood out to you?
• Have you ever created a story from a different perspective?

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🎨 Want to collaborate or share your art? Reach out—we’d love to feature you!

🎵 Music Credit:
“Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie
Licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0
Available in the YouTube Audio Library

Let’s build something imaginative together.

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Listen to “Starbuck’s Tale” — an original audio scene written, directed, and created by Rich Kopacz.

Inspired by the world of Abigail, this immersive audio drama brings Starbuck the cat to life, turning a quiet background character into the center of a vivid, imaginative story.

🐾 A new perspective
🎙️ A cinematic audio experience
✨ A reminder that every character has a story worth telling

Part of the Between the Lines creative series, where storytelling, voice acting, and imagination come together.

💭 What did you think of Starbuck’s story?
Would you like to hear more scenes like this?

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In this episode of Between The Lines, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with singer/songwriter Chrisopher Blue for a conversation that goes far beyond music.

Together, they explore the idea that art belongs to the river of life—that creativity isn’t something we own, but something that moves through us, shaping how we express, connect, and understand the world around us.

Chrisopher shares insights from his personal journey, the deeper meaning behind his music, and how life experiences have influenced the way he creates.

His sound reflects that same depth—intimate, reflective, and emotionally driven, rooted in indie folk and indie pop influences where storytelling and feeling take center stage.

🎧 Listen to Chrisopher Blue on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oGH5f8rvfFXPP9VTaZrSO

💭 For listeners to reflect on:

• Does creativity come from within, or is it something we tap into?Have you ever experienced a moment where something you created felt bigger than yourself?
• What does art mean to you?

In this episode of Between the Lines, host Jeanette Huffman sits down with author Rich Kopacz to explore the creative journey behind Daughter of God and the evolution of storytelling through immersive audio scenes.

From writing inspiration to directing voice actors, Rich shares how he brings his characters to life through sound—creating cinematic moments that listeners can experience purely through audio.

✨ This episode also features a powerful audio scene performance, giving you a taste of the story and the emotional depth behind the characters.

Whether you’re a writer, reader, or fan of creative storytelling, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the art of audio drama.

The story behind Daughter of God

Turning books into audio experiencesVoice acting and directing insightsCreative process and inspiration

Fun behind-the-scenes moments

“Cylinder Five” – Chris Zabriskie (YouTube Audio Library)

“Carefree” – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76rahy4SMTPQwSvthmSf4B
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeanettevannorden1083
📚 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanette-huffman

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Step into the world of Daughter of God with this immersive cinematic audio scene.

Set in ancient Persia, this powerful moment brings the story of Hadassah (Esther) to life through voice acting, sound design, and storytelling—creating a vivid experience you can feel without ever seeing the screen.

🎭 Featuring a talented cast of voice actors, this scene captures the emotion, isolation, and tension of the journey—drawing you into the heart of the story.

Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, biblical narratives, or audio drama, this scene offers a compelling glimpse into a larger story waiting to be told.

• Cinematic audio storytelling
• Emotional, character-driven dialogue
• Immersive sound design
• A preview of Daughter of God

“Cylinder Five” – Chris Zabriskie (YouTube Audio Library)

“Carefree” – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

🎧 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/76rahy4SMTPQwSvthmSf4B
📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jeanettevannorden1083
Follow the podcast for more audio dramas, author features, and storytelling content.

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Step into the darkness…

This immersive audio scene created by Rich Kopacz from Jeanette Huffman's novel Abigail brings Silas’ story to life in a way that’s haunting, emotional, and impossible to forget. What begins as a simple journey quickly turns into something far more unsettling—filled with tension, tragedy, and moments that will stay with you long after it ends.

✨ In this scene:

• A chilling descent into the unknown
• Unforgettable performances from our cast
• Disturbing imagery and emotional depth
• A moment that blurs the line between nightmare and reality

This isn’t just storytelling… it’s an experience.

🎧 Close your eyes. Listen closely. And prepare for a scene that will leave you shaken.

💬 Let us know what YOU felt while listening

Find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanette-huffman

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