Lynn Barker

Lynn Barker was born in New Mexico, was a college journalism student of famous writer of Navajo mysteries Tony Hillerman and was an associate producer of KRON t.v. news in San Francisco until moving to L.A. where she was Manager for the CBS Network Story Department. She wrote scripts for the 1980's reboot of "The Twilight Zone". Other Writers Guild of America credits include "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". Her articles have appeared in "American Cinematographer" and the WGA magazine "Written By:" and she has a story in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul of America" book. Lynn was an MPAA-accredited Hollywood entertainment journalist for several websites. Writing experience also includes show scripts for Disney Imagineering and Universal theme park attractions. She is a script doctor and screenplay consultant.

Lynn's latest work is as co-author of "Futurus Rex" a compact, fast-moving Sci-Fi/Fantasy adventure novel written with the late Dorothy (D.C.) Fontana, an iconic writer/story editor on the original “Star Trek” series as well as a New York Times bestselling author. Lynn is now writing the sequel "Futurus Rex: Entrusted".

“Futurus Rex” is available as an E-book, paperback, and audiobook.
LYNN IS AVAILABLE FOR CONVENTIONS, BOOK SIGNINGS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ETC. CONTACT: futurusdc@gmail.com

Recent Appearances/Events

Date	Venue	Address
Date: September 4, 2023 12:00am -	Venue: Lifeslices Podcast	Address:
Notes: Starting Labor Day Sept. 4th, I will be a guest on the fun Lifeslices Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Co-guest is our great "Futurus Rex" audiobook narrator Stacey Lind. We talk books, narration, fun anecdotes and more!
Date: August 26, 2023 10:00am - 11:00pm	Venue: Bubonicon 54	Address: Marriott Hotel 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE (Louisiana & I-40), Albuquerque, NM 87110. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Notes: From August 25th to August 27th, Lynn was a guest at Bubonicon, New Mexico’s best and longest-running Sci-Fi & Fantasy literary and arts convention, started in 1969. She was on several writers' panels, co-judged the costume competition and signed "Futurus Rex". Great fun for all!
Date: May 30, 2023 8:00pm (Eastern) -	Venue: Madame Perry's Salon (Podcast)	Address:
Notes: Had a fun time on the "Madame Perry's Salon" podcast on May 30th. I "brought" my cat Michonne and we had some great call-ins and comments. Lively chat about my career, "Futurus Rex" and show biz in general. I will re-guest when I finish the novel's sequel!
Date: May 25, 2023 7:00pm (Pacific) -	Venue: Chatting with Sherri (podcast)	Address:
Notes: Lynn had a great chat with popular podcaster Sherri Rabinowitz. Come hear about Lynn's collaboration with longtime friend Dorothy (D.C.) Fontana and her other interesting work!