Episode 19 | E. Travers, Sing Crazy, Sheridan Nash & Music City Murder

Episode 19 | E. Travers, Sing Crazy, Sheridan Nash & Music City Murder

🎙️ Between The Lines Podcast – Episode 19 E. Travers, Sing Crazy, Sheridan Nash & Music City Murder Join hosts Jeanette Huffman and Rich Kopacz for an unforgettable conversation with E. Travers—author, singer-songwriter, musician, traveler, humanitarian, and creator of the Sheridan Nash Mystery Series. In this wide-ranging episode, E. Travers shares the remarkable experiences that have shaped her life and her writing. From performing music and songwriting to serving with the American Red Cross supporting Army and Air Force personnel overseas, her journey has taken her from Nashville stages to Germany and beyond. We discuss the inspiration behind her novel Sing Crazy, the creation of Sheridan Nash, Nashville's music scene, mystery writing, self-publishing, and the real-life events that continue to influence her work. Listeners will also hear stories about: 🔍 Growing up with a father who worked under J. Edgar Hoover 🌍 Living and working overseas 🎵 The realities of life as a professional musician 📚 Building a mystery series from the ground up 🕵️ True crime experiences that may someday become a future book 🎤 Creativity, storytelling, and the writing life As a special bonus, this episode concludes with Music City Murder, an original audio drama created by Rich Kopacz, inspired by the world of Sing Crazy and the Sheridan Nash Mystery Series. This suspense-filled production brings Sheridan Nash's world to life through immersive storytelling, mystery, and danger lurking beneath Nashville's music scene. 📚 Featured Author: E. Travers 📖 Featured Book: Sing Crazy 🎭 Bonus Audio Drama: Music City Murder Created by Rich Kopacz 🎙️ Hosts: Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopacz If you enjoy mystery novels, crime fiction, thrillers, author interviews, songwriting, storytelling, and original audio dramas, this episode is for you. Thank you for listening to Between The Lines. Please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us continue highlighting authors, artists, musicians, and storytellers from around the world.

Music City Murder | A Sheridan Nash Mystery Audio Drama Inspired by Sing Crazy

An Original Audio Drama by Rich Kopacz Inspired by the world of E. Travers' Sheridan Nash Mystery Series and her novel Sing Crazy, Music City Murder takes listeners into the darker corners of Nashville's music scene where danger, deception, and murder lurk behind the spotlight. When a suspicious death and a string of unsettling events begin to unfold, Sheridan Nash finds herself drawn into a mystery that reaches far beyond Music Row. As clues emerge and tensions rise, she must decide who to trust—and whether discovering the truth is worth the risk. Created by Rich Kopacz, this original audio scene expands upon the characters and atmosphere of Sing Crazy, bringing mystery fiction to life through immersive storytelling and performance. 📚 Inspired by: Sing Crazy by E. Travers 🎭 Audio Drama Created By: Rich Kopacz 🎙️ Featured On: Between The Lines Podcast Hosted by: Jeanette Huffman & Rich Kopacz If you enjoy mystery novels, crime fiction, suspense thrillers, detective stories, and audio dramas, you'll enjoy this original Sheridan Nash adventure. 📖 Learn more about E. Travers and the Sheridan Nash Mystery Series. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Between The Lines on Spotify and wherever podcasts are available.

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