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▶️ Watch the episode: The Bold Leap: How JD Barker Left a Six-Figure Career to Write Full-Time
What would drive someone to leave behind a comfortable six-figure corporate career and sell everything they own to pursue writing?
For JD Barker, New York Times bestselling author and collaborator with James Patterson, it was a calculated risk that changed everything.
In this conversation, Barker reveals the eerie inspiration behind his upcoming thriller Something I Keep Upstairs, a real-life haunted house perched on a tiny granite island just off the New Hampshire coast. He describes his personal experiences visiting the isolated structure and the visceral, instinctual dread it evoked.
"I felt something really weird. I just did not want to be in there," Barker confesses, explaining how the island's dark history as a quarantine facility, prison, and site of mysterious deaths dating back centuries formed the foundation for his novel's supernatural elements.
The conversation discusses modern publishing as Barker shares his journey from indie author to creating his own imprint with Simon & Schuster.
His unconventional marketing approaches, from television commercials to streaming platforms and innovative BookTok strategies, showcase why his books consistently reach audiences that other authors miss.
JD's daily writing discipline (even while working 80-hour weeks in finance), strategic business thinking, and willingness to reinvent himself demonstrate what it takes to succeed in today's publishing landscape.
As he explains his philosophy: "I look at what everybody else is doing and then I try to come up with something different."
Listen now to discover how this approach transformed his life and might just transform yours.
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If you’re ready to write your book, I’d love to help you bring your story to life.
👉 Explore my 1:1 Book Coaching Program:
https://www.natashatynes.com/bookcoaching
Read My Writing & Learn With Me
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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashatynes
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By Natasha Tynes▶️ Watch the episode: The Bold Leap: How JD Barker Left a Six-Figure Career to Write Full-Time
What would drive someone to leave behind a comfortable six-figure corporate career and sell everything they own to pursue writing?
For JD Barker, New York Times bestselling author and collaborator with James Patterson, it was a calculated risk that changed everything.
In this conversation, Barker reveals the eerie inspiration behind his upcoming thriller Something I Keep Upstairs, a real-life haunted house perched on a tiny granite island just off the New Hampshire coast. He describes his personal experiences visiting the isolated structure and the visceral, instinctual dread it evoked.
"I felt something really weird. I just did not want to be in there," Barker confesses, explaining how the island's dark history as a quarantine facility, prison, and site of mysterious deaths dating back centuries formed the foundation for his novel's supernatural elements.
The conversation discusses modern publishing as Barker shares his journey from indie author to creating his own imprint with Simon & Schuster.
His unconventional marketing approaches, from television commercials to streaming platforms and innovative BookTok strategies, showcase why his books consistently reach audiences that other authors miss.
JD's daily writing discipline (even while working 80-hour weeks in finance), strategic business thinking, and willingness to reinvent himself demonstrate what it takes to succeed in today's publishing landscape.
As he explains his philosophy: "I look at what everybody else is doing and then I try to come up with something different."
Listen now to discover how this approach transformed his life and might just transform yours.
Have a comment? Text me!
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
****************************************************************************
Connect with Natasha
If you’re ready to write your book, I’d love to help you bring your story to life.
👉 Explore my 1:1 Book Coaching Program:
https://www.natashatynes.com/bookcoaching
Read My Writing & Learn With Me
📬 Substack — Read & Write with Natasha
https://natashatynes.substack.com
Follow Me
🌐 Website: https://www.natashatynes.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashatynes
🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NatashaTynes
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.tynes
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Readandwritewithnatashapodcast