J.D. Barker

NEWS: Before you watch the Oz Perkins-directed crafty serial killer thriller Longlegs that won last weekend, you have to first go through a dizzying parade of derivative horror film trailers. Genre is hot again, especially titles with proven concepts.

Author J.D. Barker is using that opportunity to put the defibrillator paddles to the chilling 1990 horror film Flatliners. Barker’s been tapped to breathe new life into the franchise that began in 1990 with Joel Schumacher directing a bright young ensemble that included Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Billy Baldwin and Oliver Platt. More…

NEWS: The “Flatliners” property, known for its exploration of near-death experiences and the consequences of tampering with the boundaries between life and death, has captivated audiences since the release of the original film in 1990. The franchise was previously revived with a 2017 film remake, and now takes a bold step into the literary world under Barker’s expert guidance. More…

NEWS: In an exciting development for fans of psychological thrillers and the supernatural, acclaimed Hampton Creek Press author J.D. Barker has been selected to breathe new life into the iconic “Flatliners” franchise with an upcoming novel. More…

NEWS – J.D. Barker is a New York Times bestselling author. A winner of the New Apple Medalist Award, various books by J.D. have been nominated for awards, such as “Forsaken”, which was nominated for ‘Superior Achievement in a First Novel’ at the 2014 Bram Stoker Awards.

A heavily accomplished author, we are sitting down with J.D. today to discuss his other success in the world of writing. J.D. Barker is the host and founder of the excellent Writer’s, Ink podcast. This is a great podcast for both readers and writers. More…