Jack Barker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1982. He quickly decamped for New Hampshire where he was able to enjoy the harsh winters and abundant maple syrup. He was able to find work as a child and grade school student.
After many years of study in unrelated fields he decided it was time to become an important writer. His first book, "The Hapless Rube's Apocalypse Survival Guide" is a darkly humorous instruction and advice manual on finding your way in the world after a society-ending disaster.
He now lives in Western Massachusetts.