Announcing Scoundrels, Scumbags and Schemers

 

It's finally here. The print anthology collecting all the comics I've collaborated on over the last couple of years, along with bonus concept art and behind the scenes stuff, is something you can now hold in your hands.

The whole package has been completed with some outstanding cover art from Flops, and it's so cool to see this motley crew of characters all huddle up into the same cover. As you can see, there's definitely a call back to the days of classic 2000ad and old dime store novels in it's production, and I'm really pleased how it's come out.

The comic contains One Hell of A Night, Precious Resources, Bigger Guns, A Perfect World and Damned Another Day. All tails of horror and suspense with ironic twists at the end. A big thanks to all the artists I worked with on this comic, and with it arriving just in time for Harrogate Thought Bubble, I'm hoping I'll be bringing them to a whole new audience.

Announcing Sea of Spheres - Glory, Gunpowder and Gold

 

You all knew it was coming when I announced my previous Sea of Spheres book, but it's finally official. The second collection of short stories from my skypunk Sea of Spheres setting, rendered unmistakably through amazing illustrations from Windlass, is out now.

The book contains the three stories The Right to Know, The Silent Approach and Choose Your Weapons wisely. As with the previous book, it'll be a convention exclusive for now, but online availability, as well as getting it in the hands of some retailers is something I'll be exploring further down the line.

I will be at Harrogate Thought Bubble THIS WEEKEND, and if you buy both volumes you get them at a discounted price. See you there!

Announcing Sea of Spheres - Conspiracy, Conflict and Conscience

 

I've been hinting at it here and there for a long time and now I'm finally happy to announce that a print edition of my Sea of Spheres series, with artwork by the ever amazing Windlass, is finally seeing print.

Conspiracy, Conflict and Conscience collects the first three stories in the series. No Route to Guide You, A Question of Conscience and Matter of State, along with the short comic Night Shift. The book includes all of the artwork Windlass produced for those stories, in high detail and full colour.

For now the print editions will be purely for sale at conventions and possibly a couple of local retailers, but depending on interest the possibility of online purchasing may materialise further down the line. A second volume, collecting the other three stories, will also be going into production very soon.

It's a thrill to finally hold this thing in my hand, remastered and fully tightened up. I can't wait to introduce a wider audience to Windlass' art. As mentioned previously, I'll be at the BFS Fantasycon in Chester this coming weekend and Thought Bubble in Harrogate in November, so if you're in the area and want a copy that is hot off the press, you can find me right there, ready to shove it in your face.

Thanks for reading!

Announcing An Illustrated Guide to Drinking Beer

 

After two years of living with the pandemic, folks are finally starting to (hopefully safely) venture back out into the world of British pubs. What better time then, for me to launch my recently finished comic book, An Illustrated Guide to Drinking Beer.

Beer, ale, stout, porter, bitter, pilsner, mild. To an outsider, the world of ales must appear more complex than a chemistry formula.

In this handy guide, the world of beer will be explained simply and easily, and provide a starting point for people of all tastes, as well as a deeper exploration for those already in the know.

Written after several years of frustration when it comes to the real ale community trying to promote itself, I've put together what I feel is a definitive take on how to get into ales when you're completely clueless, plus a little extra fun stuff for seasoned drinkers.

The comic is available for purchase digitally on my Gumroad page here.

Physical copies will always be sold at conventions, the most recent of which will be the West Coast Minicon on July 23rd. I'll also be getting in touch with distributors in the coming months, hoping to get the book into pubs, brewery stores and comic shops.

In about a month's time I'll be releasing an abridged version of the comic as a taster and mini-introduction for the whole experience.

Thanks for reading!

The Whitehaven Siege Digital Edition is Now Available

Good morning folks. Just a quick update here to say that my comic book, The Whitehaven Siege or The Many Tales of John Paul Jones' Attack On Whitehaven Harbor is now available digitally on Gumroad.


So for those of you out there unable to grab a physical edition (which with it's current limited release, this is most of you.) you can hop on over to Gumroad and for the low low price of £2 you get the full 23 page comic in it's purest black and white.


We'll see if other digital editions follow in the future, but for now, find it here:


https://gumroad.com/eljackinton

Announcing Foul Cheeses and Space Diseases

Hey folks, it's time for me to announce that I have a new self-published book in print. Foul Cheeses and Space Diseases collects five years worth of short stories that I've written for a variety of projects, from competitions to zines, all in one handy volume, and I'm excited to get it out into the world.

The stories range from Murder Mysteries to Supernatural Horror to Science Fiction and Comedy, all with accompanying illustrations. Most of the stories are ones I have released for free on my blog over the years, but they are the remastered and definitive editions of these stories. The collection also includes some previously unreleased short stories and behind the scenes notes on where many of the ideas came from.

The link to get them through amazon is listed below. On top of that I'll also make sure to have copies at future conventions along with Tales of the Modern Realms and Memoirs of the Fated.

That's all for now, hope you check out the links if you're interested and thanks for reading!

Amazon UK

Amazon US

Announcing In Service to the New Regime

Carnack Coudland is back. As I'd hinted at previously, a fourth story in my Memoirs of the Fated series is just around the corner. As ever, though, it's written to be completely self contained and accessible to new readers.

In Service to the New Regime is a bit of a departure for the series, which was pretty heavily in the Fantasy genre. This time around Carnack returns as the protagonist, but in a Sci-fi Fantasy setting that includes elements of Noir and Cyberpunk.

Cover art is once again by the wonderful V. Rios, whose work never fails to surprise me.

As King of Andavia, Carnack Cousland has become a responsible leader in a wider universe, but once he was a wild card, a killer for hire in the employ of President Hartley's New Regime. When an ancient oath threatens the delicate peace between the worlds of magic and technology, Carnack must join forces with a hustler, a cat-girl and two cyberpunks in order to end a universe spanning feud caused...

In Service to the New Regime is set to be released as an Ebook on July 16, with (I hope) a print version as part of the Volume 2 anthology some time next year. You can pre-order it now, over at Less Than Three's website or grab it on Amazon. Once release day comes around I'll update the liks accordingly. 

Less Than Three

Amazon UK

Amazon

A Late Announcement for Memoirs of the Fated

You might recall that I’d mentioned in the last couple of updates that a print edition collecting all of my Ebooks would be on its way shortly.  Well, it actually turns out that the print edition, Memoirs of the Fated, has been available for a while. Because of all the chaos going on in my life since August (Computer problems, losing my job, family issues etc) I’d completely missed the memo from Less Than Three that it was out.

You’re going to have to accept my apologies on that.

So then, let me now take this opportunity to announce that Memoir of the Fated is out and in print. It collects three short stories The Reminiscence of Good King Carnack, The Scars of Jocasta Lacroix and The Reflections of Zantir Xanderfell.

All three stories are predominantly traditional fantasy, albeit from a less heroic perspective with mild sci-fi elements in the background. The series specifically uses the framing device of a character recalling an adventure from their younger days, and often explores how their personal relationships have developed over that time.

The series is still ongoing, with a forth story starring Carnack planned for 2019. However, all stories are completely self-contained, and written in such a way that you can read them in any order.

I’m immensely proud of my work on the series, and hope the print version will help it get to a wider audience.

You can find the links to purchase the book below:

Amazon UK

Amazon

Or just ask for Jack Harvey Memoir of the Fated at your book purchasing place of choice. 

Thanks for reading.

Better Late than Never

Announcing The Reflections of Zantir Xanderfell

Folks, I've been a little busy this year with projects, problems and travel, so it's taken me a while to get round to doing this update, but it's finally here, the third in my fantasy series, heretofore to be known as 'Memoirs of the Fated', is on it's way.

It's time to announce, The Reflections of Zantir Xanderfell.

As Lord Protector of Icon, Zantir bears heavy responsibilities, but she's come a long way from her time as a ruthless mercenary.

But when an old acquaintance reappears, she learns the past can never truly be escaped, redemption is not so easily bought, nor love so easily courted... 

Following on from The Reminiscence of Good King Carnack and The Scars of Jocasta Lacroix, this story introduces a new character in Zantir Xanderfell and once again takes a look at Carnack from a fresh perspective.

As ever, the story itself is self contained, so you're not missing anything if you haven't read the others. It's heavily influenced by heist stories and has a few more hints towards extra-dimensional elements going on behind the scenes.

The cover is by the insanely talented V Rios who really ran with the design of Zantir's costume on the cover, and I really love her take on the character.

The book will be out on July 24th for $1.96 but you can pre-order it now.

You can find out about all my other books from Less Than Three here.

All that's left to say is another big thanks to Less Thank Three for publishing my crazy worlds, and if you're all interested, watch this space for more big new coming soon.

Announcing The Scars of Jocasta Lacroix

Hey folks! If you've been following my updates recently you'll have notice me mention that a new Ebook from Less Than Three would be coming soon. Well, the time for talking in hushed tones is over. It's time to announce...

After years of serving as a ranger across untold worlds and battlefields, Jocasta Lacroix is no stranger to scars, and her wife Katie knows the story of all but one. On their anniversary, Jocasta tells the story of her time as bodyguard and lover of Lady Gail Norringham, where she was drawn into a web of secrets and betrayal that led to her first encounter with notorious mercenary Carnack Cousland.

The Scars of Jocasta Lacroix is a follow up to The Reminiscence of Good King Carnack, though it's events actually take place before that story, so in essense you can read them in either order, so don't worry if you haven't read my last Ebook.

The story follows Jocasta, who was a minor character in Reminiscence and Scars seeks to explain how she and Carnack first met and just what their deal is. I've been wanting to write a full story with Jocasta for a long time, and I'm thrilled to finally see it out there.

Speaking of being thrilled, Meg Daunting returns to provide the cover artwork and I couldn't be happier with the finished piece.

I hope you all enjoy what I've come out with, and if you do, I can assure you that we'll be seeing more from Carnack and Jocasta's world in the future.

The Scars of Jocasta Lacroix will be available on June 7th for $1.99, and you can pre-order it here right now.

And if you haven't checked out The Reminiscence of Good King Carnack yet, you can also buy that here.

And while you're there, once again feel free to take a look at the great work other authors have got going on. You still can't go wrong.

Thanks for reading!

Announcing The Reminiscence of Good King Carnack AKA BUY MY EBOOK

 If you've been paying attention to my stuff over the last year I'll have talked about Less Than Three picking up one of my stories as an Ebook. Finally the day of release has arrived.

Carnack rules a vast kingdom, with millions of people looking to him for leadership and protection.

But he wasn't born royalty, and never had any interest in taking care of anyone but himself. So what changes a cold and ruthless mercenary into a trusted and caring king?

That story begins with a belt buckle, and the unexpectedly complicated adventure required to obtain it...

I had a lot of fun writing the story, so if you like your fantasy hard-ish and your characters unconventional then I recommend checking it out.

The cover is by the fabulous Meg Daunting .

It's my first real published work, so if you're interested, of you know anyone who would be, I'd really appreciate you spreading the word.

And it'sonly $1.99. You can find all the details for purchasing the Ebook here. 

And while you're there, feel free to take a look at the great work other authors have got going on. You can't go wrong really.

Thanks for reading!

Tales of the Modern Realms FAQ AKA BUY MY BOOK!

Hey people, I now have a book for sale! It's Tales of the Modern Realms, an illustrated anthology of six stories set in a pulp-inspired world of mystery and adventure.

The stories were originally published here on my blog and have since been remastered and expanded. There's also bonus material included on the history and background of the world itself.

If you're curious, want to support my work or just want something a little different to try, you can buy a copy here.

Amazon

Amazon UK

Createspace (Note: I'd prefer it if you ordered from here, but It's entirely up to you what method you choose)

If you want to know more, read the FAQ below.

What's the hook?

The Modern Realms are a fantasy world of dragons, wizards and elves. However, unlike most fantasy stories, it doesn’t take place in a psudo-medieval time period. Instead it takes place in a 40's – 60's inspired cold war landscape, with jet planes, microfilm and silenced pistols.

Here's the blurb:

Once the realms were home to great kings and noble knights, evil wizards and beautiful princesses. But those days are long gone. Lost in a war of bullets and smoke. Now the realms are home to billionaire playboys and femme fatales, cool spies and private eyes.

From the towering forests of Wendiga to the rainy skies of Hightower, from the cold mountains of Romahold to the neon lit streets of Gulf City, deals are made, money changes hands and nobody can be trusted.

This omnibus contains seven illustrated stories of mystery and suspense, as well as a detailed guide to the world of the Modern Realms.

Wait, all of this can be read for free?

Yes and no. All of the short stories were originally published on my blog, and can still be read here (and I encourage you to do so.) However, the versions contained in this book are extended and remastered.

Most of the stories have additional and altered scenes, some of which change the course of events a little. Likewise, I've also remastered and redone some of the artwork. The versions included are what I consider the definitive story.

Also it includes extra content on the background of the Modern Realms setting, details on the history, races and nations that you won't find anywhere else.

Is there an ebook version available?

Coming soon I hope. You'll know as soon as I have a concrete idea on that.

Is this the novel you've spoken about in the past?

No, there's still plenty of work that I've done that I want to publish through traditional means. Also there's a bunch of other Modern Realms stories that I haven't yet published, and would like to do as a collaborative job with other artists.

Is this related to that short story you were talking about getting published?

No, the story from Less Than Three Press is unconnected in both story and setting. That's its own thing.

It's not connected to the upcoming webcomic either.

Where can I buy it?

I already put the links above, but just because you asked, here it is again:

Amazon

Amazon UK

Createspace