IconiQ Entrepreneurs Podcast
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IEP 88: The Art of Storytelling & Business with Bestselling Author JD Barker
In this episode of Innovative Entrepreneurs, I sit down with the master of suspense, JD Barker. An international bestselling author and creative powerhouse, JD has captivated millions with his gripping thrillers, horror, and mystery novels. He shares his inspiring journey from ghostwriting and book doctoring to becoming a household name in publishing, collaborating with legends like James Patterson and earning praise from Stephen King himself.
JD takes us behind the scenes of his writing process, the business of publishing, and how he broke all the rules to make his mark. From writing in a trailer like Stephen King to selling everything to chase his dream, his journey is nothing short of remarkable. Plus, we dive into his Hollywood projects, his unique marketing strategies (including a haunted house giveaway!), and how entrepreneurs can apply his success principles in their own fields.
If you love books, business, and bold moves, this episode is a must-listen!
In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ JD’s unconventional journey from finance to bestselling author (03:19)
✅ The moment he risked it all to pursue writing full-time (06:54)
✅ Why he tracked down Stephen King for his debut novel Forsaken (18:42)
✅ Lessons from working with James Patterson and the power of outlining (24:33)
✅ How JD stays creative and productive every day (21:04)
✅ The secret to standing out in a crowded book market (30:52)
✅ Why Hollywood is "development hell" and how book adaptations work (36:38)
✅ How authors need to think like entrepreneurs (30:23)
✅ JD’s upcoming books and what’s next in his career (45:55)
Books Mentioned:
📖 Forsaken
📖 The Fourth Monkey
📖 Behind a Closed Door
📖 We Don’t Talk About Emma (Coming February 2025)
📖 The Writer (Coming March 2025, with James Patterson)
📖 Something I Keep Upstairs (Coming May 2025)
Connect with JD Barker:
🌐 Website: JDBarker.com
🐦 X: @JDBarker
📷 Instagram: @JDBarker_Author
📘 Facebook: JD Barker Author
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