Between The Lines Ep. 18 | Jennifer Taylor, Training Trials, Dragons & Cryptids

Between The Lines Ep. 18 | Jennifer Taylor, Training Trials, Dragons & Cryptids

BETWEEN THE LINES – EPISODE 18 🐉 Jennifer Taylor | Training Trials, Dragons, Cryptids & The Journey Behind the Story In this episode of Between The Lines, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with fantasy author Jennifer Taylor to discuss her novel Training Trials, the first installment in the Panagon Rising series. While dragons may be what initially capture readers' attention, Jennifer explains that Training Trials is ultimately a story about character, identity, perseverance, and the journey of its protagonist, Lockheart. Throughout the conversation, Jennifer shares the inspirations behind her worldbuilding, her lifelong fascination with dragons and legendary creatures, and the personal experiences that shaped her writing. Jennifer also discusses: 🐉 Why dragons became such an important part of her storytelling 👣 Her fascination with cryptids, including Bigfoot, Mothman, and other legendary creatures 💻 The heartbreaking loss of her first novel after a family computer was wiped before she could finish it ✍️ How a single scene inspired an entire series 🎖️ Growing up in a military family and how military culture influenced her writing 📚 The future of the Paragon Rising series, including the upcoming sequel The Queen's Secret In addition to the interview, co-host Rich Kopacz presents The Enigma Recruit, an original audio drama inspired by Training Trials. This immersive audio adaptation brings elements of Jennifer's world to life through voice acting, sound design, and dramatic storytelling. Whether you're a fantasy reader, aspiring writer, dragon enthusiast, cryptid fan, or simply someone who enjoys hearing the stories behind the stories, this episode offers a fascinating look into the creative process and the imagination behind a compelling new fantasy series. 🎙️ Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman 🎙️ Co-Hosted by: Rich Kopacz 📖 Featured Author: Jennifer Taylor 📚 Featured Novel: Training Trials (Panagon Rising Series) ▶️ Watch the full video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ecmLx0n5Yw0 [https://youtu.be/ecmLx0n5Yw0] 💬 Join the conversation: What fascinates you most about fantasy stories? 🐉 Dragons 👣 Cryptids ⚔️ Adventure 👤 Complex Characters 🔮 Mystery and Secrets Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to follow Between The Lines for future author interviews, creative discussions, and storytelling adventures. 🎵 Music Credits: "Beyond the Lows" — The Whole Other "Spirit of Fire" — Jesse Gallagher #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #JenniferTaylor #TrainingTrials #PanagonRising #FantasyBooks #DragonBooks #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #FantasyReaders #Storytelling #BookPodcast #Dragons #Cryptids #Bigfoot #Mothman

🎙️ Between the Lines — Episode 17 Edwin Vasquez | Art, Poetry, Fearlessness & Leaving a Footprint Behind

In Episode 17 of Between the Lines, host Jeanette Huffman travels to the personal studio of multidisciplinary artist Edwin Vasquez in Rosamond, California for the podcast’s very first on-site artist interview. Born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Edwin shares his journey from growing up surrounded by poetry, music, color, and artistic culture to immigrating to the United States as a teenager during the Guatemalan Civil War. This deeply personal conversation explores: 🎨 art and identity 📚 poetry and lived experience 🌎 immigration and adaptation 🎭 masks and symbolism 🌵 Joshua Tree Chronicles 🤖 AI as a creative tool ✨ creating without fear 🔥 why life itself is an adventure Edwin discusses the importance of creating authentically, preserving culture through art, and leaving behind something meaningful for future generations. This episode is a reminder that artists come in all forms — painters, poets, sculptors, photographers, musicians, storytellers, and creators of every kind. ✨ “Life is an adventure.” — Edwin Vasquez 📍 Featured Guest: Edwin Vasquez Rosamond, California 🌐 Website: https://edwinvasquez.net/ [https://edwinvasquez.net/] 📷 Instagram: @edwinvasquez 📺 YouTube: Edwin Vasquez 100 🎙️ Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman 📹 Camera Work: Uriel Hernandez 🎧 Music Credits: “Spanish Rose” — Chris Haugen “El Gavilan” — Quincas Moreira Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library 👇 Enjoying the podcast? Follow Between the Lines on Spotify and share the episode with someone who loves art, creativity, storytelling, and authentic human conversations. #BetweenTheLines #EdwinVasquez #Podcast #ArtistInterview #CreativeLife #Poetry #Guatemala #MultidisciplinaryArtist #Storytelling #HumanCreativity

The Enigma Recruit | Original Audio Drama Inspired by Training Trials (Panagon Rising)

🎙️ BETWEEN THE LINES PRESENTS 🐉 THE ENIGMA RECRUIT An Original Audio Drama Inspired by Training Trials by Jennifer Taylor What happens when a recruit doesn't quite fit the mold? Inspired by Jennifer Taylor's fantasy novel Training Trials, The Enigma Recruit is an original audio drama adaptation created by Rich Kopacz and featured as part of Between The Lines Episode 18. Set within the world of the Panagon Rising series, this immersive audio scene introduces listeners to the tension, mystery, and uncertainty that surround one recruit whose presence raises more questions than answers. Through dramatic voice acting, atmospheric sound design, and cinematic storytelling, The Enigma Recruit offers a glimpse into a world where secrets can be as dangerous as dragons. 🐉 Inspired by: Training Trials by Jennifer Taylor 🎙️ Audio Drama Created By: Rich Kopacz 🎙️ Between The Lines Podcast Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman Co-Hosted by: Rich Kopacz 📚 About Training Trials The first novel in the Panagon Rising series, Training Trials is more than a story about dragons. At its heart lies Lockheart's journey through challenges, identity, loyalty, survival, and discovery in a world where appearances can be deceiving and secrets often carry the greatest danger. 🎧 If you enjoyed this audio scene, be sure to listen to the complete interview with Jennifer Taylor where she discusses: 🐉 Why dragons inspired her story 👣 Her fascination with cryptids and legendary creatures ✍️ Her writing journey 💻 Losing her first novel when a family computer was wiped 📖 The future of the Panagon Rising series ▶️ Watch the full video interview here: https://youtu.be/ecmLx0n5Yw0 [https://youtu.be/ecmLx0n5Yw0] 💬 Join the discussion: What makes a fantasy story unforgettable? 🐉 Dragons? ⚔️ Adventure? 👤 Characters? 🔮 Mystery? 🗝️ Secrets? Let us know your thoughts and follow Between The Lines for more author interviews, original audio dramas, and storytelling adventures. #TheEnigmaRecruit #TrainingTrials #JenniferTaylor #RichKopacz #PanagonRising #AudioDrama #FantasyAudio #AudioTheater #FantasyBooks #DragonBooks #Storytelling #FantasyReaders #BetweenTheLinesPodcast #Dragons #BookPodcast

🎙️ Between the Lines — Episode 16 Surviving the Hospital with Val Barschaw | Caregiving, Medical Advocacy & Healing

In Episode 16 of Between the Lines, host Jeanette Huffman and co-host Rich Kopacz sit down with author and caregiver Val Barschaw for one of the most important and deeply human conversations featured on the podcast so far. After more than 35 years as a caregiver — including supporting her husband through a heart transplant journey and decades of navigating the healthcare system — Val shares the lived experiences that inspired her book: 📘 Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know This episode explores: 📝 the importance of a patient notebook 🩺 how to advocate for yourself in medical settings 💊 medication safety and hospital preparedness 🧼 hospital-acquired infections and prevention ❤️ caregiving, fear, resilience, and hope ✨ gratitude as “the secret sauce” to healing 🤝 why human connection matters in healthcare This is more than a discussion about hospitals. It’s a conversation about how we care for one another during life’s hardest moments. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, healthcare worker, or someone who simply wants to be better prepared for the future, this episode contains practical advice and emotional insight that may truly help someone you love. 🎧 Featuring: “The Bissema Process” — an original atmospheric audio scene by Rich Kopacz 📖 Find Val Barschaw’s book: Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know Available on Amazon in print and Kindle editions. 🌐 Val Barschaw: https://hospitaltohealth.com/ [https://hospitaltohealth.com/] 📺 Watch on YouTube: Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII [https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII] “The Bissema Process” Audio Scene: https://youtu.be/FE1ieh2yXIE [https://youtu.be/FE1ieh2yXIE] 📱 YouTube Shorts: https://youtube.com/shorts/FmivV9AFZh8?feature=share [https://youtube.com/shorts/FmivV9AFZh8?feature=share] https://youtube.com/shorts/7L7_Pmlp7UQ?feature=share [https://youtube.com/shorts/7L7_Pmlp7UQ?feature=share] 🎵 TikTok: @jhuffmanbetweenthelines 🎙️ Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman 🎭 Co-host: Rich Kopacz Music Credits: “From Here On In” — Everet Almond “Stick The Landing” — Everet Almond Courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library #BetweenTheLines #ValBarschaw #CaregiverSupport #MedicalAdvocacy #Healthcare #Podcast #HealingJourney #PatientAdvocate #HospitalCare #HeartTransplant

🎧 The Bissema Process An Original Audio Scene by Rich Kopacz From Between the Lines — Episode 16

Step beyond the podcast… …and into something darker. The Bissema Process is an atmospheric original audio scene written and performed by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the themes explored in Episode 16 of Between the Lines featuring author and caregiver Val Barschaw. Blending eerie vintage medicine, plague doctor imagery, dark humor, theatrical storytelling, and psychological tension, this immersive piece acts as a surreal companion to the larger conversation surrounding hospitals, fear, healing, and human vulnerability. What begins as a grounded discussion about caregiving and medical advocacy slowly descends into something hauntingly symbolic: A strange world lurking just beneath the surface. 🎭 Written & Performed by: Rich Kopacz 🎙️ From: Between the Lines — Episode 16 Hosted by Jeanette Huffman 📘 Featuring: Val Barschaw Author of Surviving the Hospital: Six Secrets Every Patient Should Know 🌐 https://hospitaltohealth.com/ [https://hospitaltohealth.com/] 📺 Watch the full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII [https://youtu.be/q4maTBF8cII] #TheBissemaProcess #RichKopacz #BetweenTheLines #AudioDrama #Atmospheric #DarkComedy #VintageHorror #Podcast #AudioStorytelling