The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Author: Art the Bookworm

Welcome to The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, where we explore the world of books and the stories behind the authors who write them. Join us for fun and exciting interviews with writers, as they share their journey to publication, offer book recommendations, and provide writing tips for aspiring authors. Whether you're a book lover or a budding writer, I invite you to come along and we'll explore my bookshelves. 
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Taking a Chance on Yourself: A Conversation with Author J.D. Barker
Episode 111
Thursday, 7 May, 2026

Send us Fan MailOnce upon a time, J.D. Barker took a chance, risked it all, and pursued a dream. In today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, find out how author J.D. Barker became a NYT Best-selling writer, ended up working with James Patterson, writing a prequel to Dracula with Dacre Stoker, and many more unbelievable accomplishments. We also dig into self publishing vs trad publishing, his serial killer murder mystery series 4MK, and how to write dark and disturbing characters without losing yourself. And we even manage to find a legitimate reason to talk about my favorite writer, Charles Dickens! So pull up a chair, settle in, and join us on today's Bookshelf Odyssey. J.D. Barker Website: https://jdbarker.com/ His Books: https://jdbarker.com/books/ Writer's Ink Podcast: https://writersinkpodcast.com/ Books and Authors Mentioned:Dracula by Bram Stoker Great Expectations by Charles DickensDracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. BarkerShe Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by JD Barker4MK SeriesThe Fourth Monkey by JD BarkerStephen KingDean KoontzJames Patterson____________There are 4 ways you can help support the channel!-Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast