First Communion - A Collection of Modern Irish Stories
By Jack Scoltock

Jack has been writing for 35 years. In addition to owning the rights to nine childrenès novels, he has fifteen novels of his own published, with another one coming out this year, Patrick's Gift, whose cover is illustrated by renowned Irish artist John Quigley.

In addition, many of Jackès short stories have been published in anthologies, newspapers and magazines. He has written screenplays and stage plays, and he was recently commissioned to write a play for children by the Playhouse/Arts Council, The Lost Magic, which will be performed by four professional adult actors and will go on tour.

Jack taught creative writing for the W.E.A. (Workers Education Authority) and is on the Creative Youth Partnership for the Arts Council.