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Feb92025

LA Weekly – Spend the Night in a Real Haunted House: JD Barker’s Spine-Chilling Contest Brings Fiction to Life

NEWS: Bestselling thriller author JD Barker offers readers a rare opportunity: the chance to spend a night in a real haunted house. As part of the promotion for his upcoming novel, Something I Keep Upstairs, Barker has launched a contest where one winner and three guests will be transported to Wood Island, a secluded and historically eerie location off the coast of New Hampshire. More…

Jan242025

Rolling Stone – Building the Author Brand: From Inkwell to Instagram

In an era where TikTok can turn a midlist novel into a bestseller overnight and readers spend as much time scrolling through author Instagram stories as they do turning pages, the mystique of the reclusive writer has become a luxury few can afford. The contemporary publishing landscape demands authors to be more than just storytellers — they must become their own marketing powerhouses, social media strategists and personal brand architects. More…

Jan132025

Ivoox – Fearless Storytelling & the Future of Publishing with J.D. Barker

NEWS: In this week’s episode, I sit down with bestselling author J.D. Barker to explore the art of fearless storytelling and the ever-changing landscape of publishing. We delve into how asking ‘What if?’ fuels great stories, J.D.’s unique approach to navigating both Traditional and Indie publishing, and why building a brand is essential for authors. J.D. also shares invaluable advice for aspiring Indie authors, his thoughts on the future of publishing, and how autism shapes his creative… More

Dec172024

Rolling Stone – Breaking Through the Wall: How Writers Are Fighting Back Against Creative Paralysis

Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate. From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis has taken down giants throughout history. Maya Angelou experienced it. George R.R. Martin battles it. And in today’s hyperconnected world of constant notifications and endless scrolling, we’re facing a creativity crisis of unprecedented proportions. More…

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