Date: 26.07.2005
From: Diana
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Subject: Jeff Gulvin
Does anyone know what has become of Jeff Gulvin the Author of,Storm Crow, Nom de Guere, The Procession, The Covenant among others? I believe that he was dropped by his publishers, Orion, as his next book was titled "The List" but it failed to come out.
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Date: 26.07.2005
From: Chris
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Can't see anything except an Orion listing for 'The List' as being published in August '03...Nothing since then. Have you tried e-mailing Orion?
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Date: 26.07.2005
From: Diana
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Yes tried that but didn't get a reply
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Date: 01.01.2007
From: Alan powell
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
i have been asking myself the same question for some time now as it is getting even harder to trace some of his books that i have not got yet.
Any information would be gratefully received.
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Date: 02.01.2007
From: Ronnie
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Did a google on Jeff and it looks like he has disappeared. Nothing known about him since 2003, although a New Zealand writer did a review of one of his books in June 2006. Pity, an incredible talent who i would liked to have seen more of !
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Date: 03.01.2007
From: Jason
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
JG'S agent is/was Robert Kirby. You can email his assistant Katie Bayer @ kbayer@pfd.co.uk. The phone number is 0207344157
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Date: 02.07.2007
From: Lleision
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
A complete mystery - like the rest of you I've been trying to get hold of 'The List' for some time. I find it slightly ironic that such a good writer, who has an eye for future events should totally disappear off the radar (It is a bit too much like one of is characters). The Four books I own of his I pass round to my friends with the proviso they must come back. One explanation I recieved from one High street book seller was that he was dropped by his publisher. Yet everyone who reads his stuff gets hooked!
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Date: 31.07.2007
From: Kim Gulvin (Mrs)
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hello, I though I'd reply on behalf of Jeff. He hasn't disappeared, he's just been ghosting for a while. Currently Jeff's co writing Long Way Down with Ewan McGregor and Charlie Borman - off to Cape Town for the finale on Thursday. As far as thrillers are concerned, I think watch this space are the words I'd use. Jeff wrote several novels under Adam Armstrong too, you get them on Amazon. Robert is still Jeff's agent - best agent in the world according to my husband! Thanks for your interest in Jeff - fab web site!!
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Date: 24.09.2007
From: Tony Hunter.
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hi There,
Was "The List" ever published?
Hope Jeff brings out a new novel soon.
Regards.
Tony Hunter.
South Africa
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Date: 24.09.2007
From: Diana
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Just saw the post by Kim Gulvin and thanks to her for updating us. I'm pleased to learn that Jeff is still writing but why ghosting. He is such a talented writer. I ordered the two books published under the name Adam Armstrong. I have nearly finished the Song of the Sounds and I have to say it is an excellent read. The book is not a thriller as such but this man can really write and he makes you want to go visit the area he's writing about. To Tony Hunter; I don't think "The List" ever got published but if Kim Gulvin drops back into the forum maybe she can answer the question. In the meantime I quess we will just have to wait and hope that another of his novels gets published soon.
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Date: 25.09.2007
From: Tony Hunter.
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Jeff got in contact with me and advised that The List was never published.
He is currently working on two projects, an Irish Cop Novel with an ex Irish copper, and a new thriller provisionally entitled "The Road to Zelambassa. Out in 18 months.
Tony Hunter.
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Date: 12.12.2007
From: maverick
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
New info re Jeff Gulvin. The Irish cop novel ghosting is in the bin. Thank God. The Procession is being optioned into a Hollywood screenplay and a new Harrison novel will be written in 2008. Anyone interested about this brilliant author who vanished for so long should speak to his agent Robert Kirby at United Agents in London.
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Date: 13.12.2007
From: Tom
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
A terrific author. Just finished reading 'The Procession', a book I accidentally stumbled across at my local library. Will definitely read more of his stuff.
Plug his name into Wikipaedia for more info on how Jeff got 'lost' as an author (under his own name) before being 'found' again.
It adds a few more details to maverick's last post.
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Date: 17.01.2008
From: Sid
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Subject: Jeff Gulvin - Adam et al'
I have read everything Jeff ever had published, under his own and other names. I am fascinated to know how he dropped from sight, notwithstanding Kim's explanation above. His writing is original, exciting and intensly visual, and he makes me care about what happens. Harrison will make a great character for a series of movies - with right lead... hmmm. Who do you think should play him ? Jeff, if you are ever in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, email me. You are welcome in my house anytime.
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Date: 01.04.2008
From: bill
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
just wanted to say what a great set of books,could't put them down.i was regualy asking book shops if any thing new had come out and also thought jeff had just dropped off the map.looking forward to more harrison. any reccomendation for other authers with this much realism, gripp and twists.
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Date: 13.04.2008
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
13.04.2008 Hi again, just thought I'd let you know that Long Way Down, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman won best popular non-fiction book of the year at the British Book Awards (Richard & Judy). Guess who wrote it! Jeff's book Song of the Sound (Adam Armstrong) goes into production as a two part German TV film in October. There will be a DVD, great production company doing it and starring Christophe Lambert and Veronica Ferres. Also two American screenwriters have bought The Procession so Jeff shelved Road to Zelambassa temporarily and is writing a new Harrison book, though this will take some time as he has to write another book for Boorman as of now. But don't worry, there will be a comeback like no other. Thanks for all the interest, Kim Gulvin.
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Date: 16.04.2008
From: russ t
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Kim - I'm an old friend/colleague of Jeff's from Southampton days and lost contact with him a few years back. Is there any 'safe' way of getting in touch (via his agent?)? Assuming he wants to talk to me of course!!
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Date: 16.04.2008
From: angelaw1
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
I have so missed him and can't wait for him to get back into writing for us (selfish I know but he's such a gripping author). I must admit in my mind I thought there had been a problem with Bin Laden featuring in his books and then 9/11 following, I figured The List had been shelved for obvious reasons.
Whether we will ever get to read it....I really don't mind so long as he starts writing again. I loved his earlier novels too and managed to bag Sorted, Close Quarters and Sleep No More through endless regualr trawls of Ebay and Amazon.
I'm delighted to hear that he hasn't put his pen down for ever and will now keep googling him to see when his next fantastic piece of work is released.
By the way Bill - Mark Billington is pretty good - has likable characters (such as Tom Thorne.
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Date: 19.04.2008
From: jeremy goodburn
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Have to say when i find an author like Jeff Gulvin, I'm a selfish reader. can't get enough of him." Nom de Guerre" & "Storm Crow" were incredibly gripping. To use a cliche' "I could not put them down. To find he has written more under other names is sensational. For my money he poor man can't write fast enough. "Bring it on Jeff"
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Date: 21.04.2008
From: Pilch
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Oh Hallelujah! I've been reading Jeff's books and introducing new people to him for about 4 years now (think I've bought Storm Crow 5 times and passed it on for it never to be seen again!!). I'm sure he's got his reasons for ghosting - joining Ewan and Charley on that trip seems like good enough reason to me! So fear not Mr Gulvin, there's an audience out there VERY hungry for some more of your work. And thanks to Kim for joining in, makes it all the more personal!
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Date: 25.04.2008
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Russell Taylor? He's missed you too, particularly talking footy. Contat Charlotte Knee at United for his email address.
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Date: 02.05.2008
From: Russ T
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Thanks Kim, that's me. I'll try and do that. I presume United is a book agent/publisher and not the football club. I know Jeff's done well with one of his passions but I didn't have him down as Ronaldo in disguise!
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Date: 03.05.2008
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Russell, it's United Agents in London. If you have any trouble with the email keep trying; he's got serious spam controls because he likes his privacy. To everyone out there who has asked about him recently, he's genuinely touched. The reason for ghosting is simple, needs must. Unless your books sell really well it's very hard to make a living: I'm sure most writers experience similar ups and downs and my husband has been really inspired by the amount of people "looking" for him. I think it's largely because of you that he's working on a new Harrison book. Thank you all, you've been very kind.
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Date: 20.07.2008
From: Barbara
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Jeff, bring back Harrison, we all just luv him.
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Date: 22.08.2008
From: Tim Philips
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Kim, if you get time to ask the question or know yourself, why did Jeff choose another pen name to write under aswell? I know a lot of authors do it, i.e. Richard Hawke is also Tim Cockey (highly recommended by the way!) Alexander Kent was also Douglas Reeman and I am sure there are dozens of other examples, but it does make it hard sometimes for us fans to keep track of their work!!
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Date: 01.09.2008
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Tim, Jeff chose Adam Armstrong because those books were very different to the thrillers. Adam Armstrong was his great grandfather. The books are out of print and only three of the five were ever published in English. Given the German TV movie, which starts filming in October, there is a possibility those books might come out again. If they do I think my husband will put them under his own name.
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Date: 01.09.2008
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Barbara, Jeff is going to be doing just that though it might take a while. Two screenwriters have begun work on The Procession in New Jersey and they want Sean Penn to play Harrison. If it comes together, fingers crossed, there is another Harrison book in the works and the potential for a whole lot more, both sequels and possibly prequels beginning with him as a nineteen year old just back from Vietnam. As you'll know he was in the US border patrol before the FBI so there's a lot of scope, particularly with the kind of interest these days in 1970's cop based stories. Hope this helps, Jeff would like nothing better than to spend his life writing Harrison, but he still has to ghost for a bit longer I think. He's just completed By Any Means for Charley Boorman, that book comes out soon, the first TV episode is BBC2 at 8pm on Sunday Sept 7th.
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Date: 01.09.2008
From: Tim Philips
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Kim, thank you for the reply and the information. Much appreciated
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Date: 13.10.2008
From: Barbara Mills
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Kim, Many thanks for the info,this is hopeful for the future. We must just wait, and re-read. Barbara.
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Date: 20.12.2008
From: Neil Sheppard
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
So glad that I found this forum! I have spent many years telling friends and family to read any of Jeffs books and to hear that there will be more to come is fantastic. I can't wait.
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Date: 06.01.2009
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
A new year's note to all you kind souls who've been keeping tabs on my husband. Some time back he started working with a retired Irish detective named Gerry O'Carroll who was one of the toughest and most notorious cops in Garda history. He appeared in John Boorman's movie The General and voice coached John Voigt with his accent. Gerry is also a columnist on the Irish Herald newspaper and a constant thorn in the side of the Irish government. It was an off and on project as Jeff was not keen to extend his "ghosting" to fiction as this was his area of expertise. The project has evolved somewhat however, and is no longer a ghosting deal so much as collaboration between writer and police officer. The book (as yet untitled) has been finished, the story inspired by real events that Gerry O'Carroll was involved in but it's very much Jeff's fictional creation. It is to be auctioned this month and Jeff's name will appear on the cover. it's gritty and Irish and hopefully it will spawn a series that Jeff and Gerry will work on together.
The screenplay for The Procession is also almost finished, an undertaking by two screen writers from New Jersey. Fingers crossed this will generate the interest required for a series of Harrison sequels and prequels that everyone but the publishers seems to want.
Happy New Year to you all.
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Date: 27.01.2009
From: angelaw1
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Great news Kim and thank you so much for keeping us all updated. I am very excited at the prospect of the movie and also another fantastic sounding book. Thanks again and Happy New Year to you and all Jeff's fans. Angie
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Date: 05.07.2009
From: George
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hi Kim - thanks for your update on Jeff's activities. Any news on the latest book you mentioned (the one he wrote with Gerry O'Carroll)? It sounds fascinating and I can't wait to read it. Many thanks,
George
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Date: 07.07.2009
From: Barry Briggs
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Just to add my thanks to Jeff for his absorbing Harrison thrillers.
Believe the new one to be called 'Best Defence' - is this so ?
Any news yet of possble publication dates ? (Hint) would make a great Christmas present... !! Best regards Barry
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Date: 15.07.2009
From: Phil
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
I would also be interested in an update, as Jeff is one of my favourite authors.
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Date: 03.08.2009
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hello everyone, sorry to not get back to you earlier, but much has been going on. Phil re Gerry O'Carroll, the book was written but as yet hasn't found a home. Right now Jeff is again working with Charley Boorman but between the Gerry O'Carroll novel and Charley, he re-wrote a book none of you know anything about. It's a great adventure set in WWI and is called Happenstance. As I write this Jeff's agent Robert Kirby is offering it to UK publishers. So keep your fingers crossed. Assuming it is accepted it will come out as a novel by J.M Gulvin as it is a little different to what has gone on before.
Hope this helps.
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Date: 04.08.2009
From: phil
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Thanks for the update Kim, will keep fingers crossed.
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Date: 14.08.2009
From: Anna
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
I am really glad to have found this forum topic. I was blown away by Storm Crow and I too do not understand why Jeff Gulvin does not have the recognition he deserves. His writing is excellent and gripping. He manages to demonstrate talent in his writing that is more than just about a fantastic plot, which a number of his thriller-writing peers are not able to do. I am really glad to hear that he is still at it. I hadn't heard about his pseudonym before today but I will definitely check out his other work. Keep going Jeff. You have an all too small but therefore rather discerning bunch of admirers out here!
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Date: 17.08.2009
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
A note of thanks to Anna, your kind words were very much appreciated. Whenever my husband is at his lowest ebb, (today for example), I show him some new comment and it's enough to keep him from losing faith altogether. I have to tell you, it's a great help to me in terms of keeping his spirits up. And thanks also to Val for creating this Forum, without her there would be no discourse. Barry, you mentioned Best Defence: that book is planned although it won't now be a Harrison thriller I'm afraid. It's actually a true story and deserves to be told as such, in Jeff's "fictonal" style of course. He's putting a proposal together early next month but it's so difficult to get anyone to take a completed manuscript let alone a synopsis these days. It's possible the ghosting will bring in enough to get it written, we'll keep you posted.
Again thanks to all of you: you may, as Anna said, be all too small in number but the inspiration you give is immeasureable.
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Date: 30.08.2009
From: Phil
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hi All
I used to be a non reader but on holiday I piked up The Covenant from a book stall and started to read only to become enthralled by the story lines. I am now an avid Jeff fan and have bought all his books I can find on amazon. I do hope he continue to write as I find his writing compulsive reading. Keep at it please
Regards
Phil
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Date: 02.09.2009
From: SINDAD290
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
THIS GUY HAS TO START WRITING AGAIN. IZ BOOKS IS AMAAAAAAAAAAZIN!!
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Date: 27.09.2009
From: Deano
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
I'd just like to say that i'm dyslexic and i struggle to read books, but ive read all the Harrison books and i loved them that much that i have now found a passion to read that i never had at school. Thank you Jeff
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Date: 28.09.2009
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Deano, I showed your note to Jeff and he was very touched by what you said. We're so glad you liked the books and took the time to write. Hopefully you'll have plenty more of my husband's books to read in the future.
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Date: 29.09.2009
From: lilllypond
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Blimey, I must have a gander at his books!
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Date: 05.10.2009
From: angelaw1
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Good to see we are all still checking in. Thanks for the updates Kim. I am re-reading Sleep No More at the moment and have just finished re-reading Storm Crow. I am eagerly anticipating any work by Jeff as he is such a compelling writer. Thanks again for your hard work.
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Date: 12.10.2009
From: elbenito
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
I can't express how happy I am to find this forum. Thanks to Kim for the updates, I really was beginning to despair. As an avid thriller reader, Jeff's novels are rivalled only by Le Carre for prescience and prose in my opinion. Truly fantastic and I await the novels/films etc with bated breath!
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Date: 14.10.2009
From: Dale
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Does anyone know if any of Jeff's books are sold in epub or ereader format?
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Date: 03.11.2009
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hi Dale, I've had a look around but cant find any of Jeff's work on e books. Best Wishes, Kim.
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Date: 10.11.2009
From: Steve Fischer
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Kim - my name is Steve Fischer and I work at the FBI CJIS Divison in Clarksburg, WV. I met Jeff when he came to CJIS to do research for The Procession. I spent a good part of the day showing him around CJIS and answering his questions. In fact, he patterned a minor character in the book after me. Anyway, I had kept in touch with Jeff via email for a year or so after the visit and subsequent publication of the book. Eventually I lost touch as the email address I had no longer worked. Just wanted to send regards to Jeff and advise our whole mission at CJIS changed after 9/11. Was hoping our paths would cross again some day. Who knows, could be the premise for another story........
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Date: 12.11.2009
From: Kim Gulvin
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Subject: Re: Jeff Gulvin
Hi Steve, if you send an e mail to Jeff care of his agent UnitedAgents.co.uk he will ask them to forward your e mail on to him.
Best wishes
Kim
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