J. Austin Gentry is an American author and screenwriter based in Pennsylvania known for writing darkly humorous supernatural and action-thriller works. His most recognized projects include the spec screenplay “Dieter Tully”, which blends supernatural, dark comedy, and high-octane action elements and has been featured on FilmFreeway and The Blacklist, where it placed as a Quarterfinalist in the Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards Season 10. and Quarterfinalist for Emerging Screenwriter Competition 2025.

As a novelist, Gentry is best known for “CHURN: Book I of III” and its sequel “The Sissy Fight – Churn II”, which continue his dark suspense and urban fantasy themes. His literary influences include Sol Yurick, Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Chuck Palahniuk, Stephen King, and Quentin Tarantino.

He describes himself as a “seasoned professional by day and urban fantasy author by night,” and operates his official site at www.jaustingentry.com, with professional profiles on IMDb, Stage 32, and LinkedIn. He resides in the Northeast Hills of Pennsylvania, continuing to develop original screenplays and novel series projects centered around supernatural thrillers and character-driven action.