J.D. Barker

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…

NEWS: For years, Barker helped others achieve bestseller status while his name remained in the shadows. “Over the next twenty years, six of my projects hit the New York Times Bestseller list, all with other people’s names on the cover,” he reveals. “That gets old after a while.“

With the support of his wife, Barker took a chance on himself. He quit his day job, sold his possessions, and moved to Pittsburgh with a singular focus: to write his own novel. More…