"Chocolate!"

My first artwork. The first painting will most likely always be the most challenging; I remember re-discovering my artistic side again. It was the winter of 2022, and I had just written my first book; writing was something I had a passion for a long time. I realised I needed more to do than just sitting at home until 2 a.m. watching videos and reading the same web pages repeatedly.

Christmas isn’t a celebration I tend to distance myself from. I am not a fan of the event, and I see it as another day when everything is closed in the town. Christmas 2021 turned out to be rather unremarkable and far from memorable. I recall receiving an enormous amount of alcohol and chocolate that could potentially bring down even the mightiest of armies.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Poster paint on canvas

Dimensions: 40cm x 50cm x 1.5cm

Year Created: 2022

"From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat" Giveaway Result

Thank you to all of the people who enter the prize draw to win a copy of my latest book "From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat"

THREE people (not two) will be chosen at random to receive their copy of the book.

The winners are:

Claire Hamilton, Lancashire

James Rolph, Staffordshire

Claire Glanvill, North Yorkshire

Your copies of "From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat" will be sent within the next 3 working days!

*The video of the draw can be granted on request to ensure a random and fair draw.

10th book Giveaway!

Pomerak Ventures is giving away two copies of "From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat", no purchase necessary but if you are interested in entering this giveaway, just fill in the Google Form below!

This giveaway closes on the 20th June at 2200hrs (British Summer Time) and the draw will take place around 15 minutes after the closing time. Five winners will be randomly selected and will be sent signed copies of the book in the post.

https://forms.gle/Bfhe5TgHy1yEkGuu6

Good luck!

Notice of Upcoming AGM

In accordance with the terms of the previous AGM, the 2nd annual general meeting for Pomerak Ventures Ltd will be conducted on the 29th June 2026 at around 1900hrs.

From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat

Title: From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat

ISBN: 9781917706094

Release Date: 23rd June 2026

Pages: 120

Purchase Price: £12.99

From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat is a real-life memoir of what happened during an appearance on television that changed my life. Some readers will see that in March 2025, I appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? a television show for which I've had a long appreciation.

Described as a "quiz master" by a regional BBC news programme. Also referred to as a fruity four-letter expletive by a Scouse woman online.

Jack Soley was a bus driver turned cobbler who had always had a dream of being a quizzer. Days before his 27th birthday, he successfully clinched a substantial prize on a hit game show.

He addresses frequently asked questions and emphasises his most unforgettable experiences before, during, and after being in the spotlight. Soley's deadpan style is prevalent in his anecdotes throughout this memoir.

"The Cities Are Soundless"

I have a folder on my computer called "Pandemic London" that has photos from my old phone. I didn't think I would use them, but it turns out some of the photos weren't taken in London. Explore a visual story showcasing our collective experiences during the 2020 pandemic. It was a time when the earth appeared to stop. The Cities Are Soundless exhibition features my phone's photos that capture meaningful moments. It made me reflect on the things I had planned but couldn't do, and how life would never be the same for many people after this.

We lost motivation, sense, lives, and confidence in the economy and ourselves after taking most of these images. For me, it was a bad time and the end of what I’d describe as my golden age. These photos show quiet and empty cities that are usually busy.

They were taken between March 22, 2020 and April 5, 2020, in Swindon, my hometown, and during a trip to London before strict rules were implemented.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Landscape Photography

Aperture: 1.8

Focal Length: 2.4mm

Exposure: 1/879

Camera: Vivo S1 Pro Smartphone

Year Created: 2020

Expanded Shipping to Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine

The list has expanded for shipping products from my online store! Customers from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine who wish to purchase products from my shop can now do so. The shipping time is estimated to be 7 to 15 business days and shipping costs to these regions start from £8.85 due to precarious politics right now, we all hope for peace and lower business costs in the near future.