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Sep192024

Rolling Stone – Creating Complex Villains: Crafting Antagonists That Readers Love to Hate

IN STORYTELLING, A captivating villain can elevate a narrative from good to unforgettable. These characters haunt our thoughts long after the story ends. But what separates a run-of-the-mill bad guy from an antagonist that readers love to hate? The answer lies in complexity, nuance and a dash of humanity. More…

Sep182024

Autism Parenting Magazine – Discovering Your Superpowers

NEWS: The 1970s are known for many things, but identifying and treating such conditions is not something you’ll find on any “best of” list. If you were autistic in the 70s, you were the “weird” kid, the one shunned by children and adults alike. This didn’t change much in the 80s or 90s. More…

Sep62024

Authority Magazine – Author JD Barker On The 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Author

NEWS: Write. Every day. If you don’t have the time, make the time. Writing is very much like going to the gym. You need to work that writing muscle. The more you do, the easier it gets. The better you get. Even if you only manage to get 250 words on paper each day, you’ll have an entire novel in a year. More…

Aug312024

Deadline – Erotic Thriller ‘Behind A Closed Door’ Based On Forthcoming J.D. Barker Novel In Works From ‘Get Out’ Producer QC Entertainment

NEWS – QC Entertainment, the production company behind recent Best Picture Oscar contenders BlacKkKlansman and Get Out, has snapped up rights to J.D. Barker‘s forthcoming erotic thriller novel Behind a Closed Door in a preemptive bid, with plans to adapt it for film. More…

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