"The Cyclist"

The "No Cycling" sign had a simple bicycle symbol. I decided to paint it, adding a stick figure that made it look like an alien. I love the rich black colour of the bicycle; some might argue that this second picture marks the beginning of my artistic style's decline into mediocrity as if my creativity were fading away.

These two paintings to date are probably the most I’ve ever felt inspired from painting them but still a work I’m satisfied to show. This is the only artwork that is pinpointed to an exact date of its completion, 4th February 2022.

(Excerpt from Jack Soley's Art Book)

Medium: Poster paint on canvas

Dimensions: 40cm x 50cm x 1.5cm

Year Created: 2022

2nd Annual General Meeting Summary (29th June 2026)

The summary of the 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Pomerak Ventures is as follows:

- The company agrees to not spend more than 50% of current bank balance at any one time to cut down costs.

- The company re-elects Jack Soley as CEO.

- The company will declare a dividend of £100.00 to be paid out no later than the 19th July 2026.

- The company will consider economic viability of the progression of the music arm of the business, as royalties from music distribution are not covering the costs of the subscriptions to the music distribution services, however this arm of the business can still be continued provided enough funds come from other areas of the business.

- The pricing models and postage costs for items in the Pomerak Ventures shop as well as all discount codes will be revised every 3 months to ensure fairness and eliminate potential fraudulent activity.

- The company has decided that there will be a small rise on the base price of some but not all products in the interests of fairness among the inventory of goods sold on the store. The price rises for these products will not exceed 33% on e-books and 10% on physical media.

- The company has made the decision not to renew the domain name "pomerakventures.co.uk" in a bid to focus on "pomerak-ventures.co.uk" and save money.

- The company has made a decision for the beneficiary charity in the 2nd Annual November Fundraiser (formerly Charity Drive), details of which will be published on the website later in the year.

The next annual general meeting will be held in future at some point after April 2027 with no less than 14 days notice.

"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.