"Jasper is a pleasure to work with. With a commission from Jasper, I’m always guaranteed intelligent, well thought-out fiction that hits the mark every time. His professionalism and ability to deliver on time are part of what makes him such a pleasure to employ. The other parts are his enthusiasm, insight and passion for writing. He responds well to editorial comments while working to realise the more personal aspects of his vision. He has an ability to turn his hand to a whole host of styles and themes and the work that he produces is always first rate."
Jonathan Oliver, Editor-In-Chief, Abaddon Books
"The bizarre, bonkers but always definitely brilliant stories that come out of Master Bark's pen are the perfect brain food for our little 'Anoraks'. We are grateful and proud that Jasper is part of our bizarre, bonkers and brilliant team, consistently firing up our imagination with bizarre, bonkers but oh so brilliant tales."
Cathy Olmedillas, Editor, Anorak Publications
"Jasper Bark authored Sounds-Write's series of graphic novels, Battle Cries, so I speak from direct experience of working with him. As a writer he is passionate, engaged and inspired. He has always been flexible at coming up with new ideas on the few occasions we needed to request changes, and his ability to meet deadlines is good. His humorous and intelligent delivery was popular with all the delegates at our most recent conference. Jasper has a very wide palette of literary styles, and deserves great success."
Susan Case, Publisher, Sounds-Write Books
Novel - Abaddon, 2008
"As Dawn Over Doomsday focuses on the USA we find ourselves captured in a clash between the United Tribal Nation and the Apostolic Church of the Apostolic Dawn otherwise known as the Neo-Clergy. Very quickly this escalates into a battle of bigotry and pride. Wow, what a show! ... Modern science and ancient prophecies combine for one amazing ending to a great story!"
Jim Dodge Jnr, Mass Movement Magazine
"Unlike other stories set in a similar post-apocalyptic milieu, such as Stephen King's The Stand and Robert McCammon's Swan Song, Dawn over Doomsday doesn't see a battle between avatars of good and evil, but between two groups of human beings, each willing to do what is necessary to achieve their aims. Caught in the middle is the potential saviour of humanity, who has been hidden among an Amish community, and an oddball assortment of characters who go through various torments along the way ... an excellent pulp tale."
Paul Simpson, Total Sci-Fi
"‘Dawn over Doomsday’ has the running battles and evil villains but takes a slightly different approach in that it talks a lot about themes of spirituality and redemption in the post-apocalyptic world ... The author does a really good job of building up our preconceptions of [lead character] Greaves only to knock them all down when we least expect it, showing the character in a brand new light and making me want to find out what happens to him next. The end scene, with Greaves, is particularly powerful in it’s depiction of the fine line between sanity and madness and I’m still not sure which way Greaves fell…"
Graham Flory, Graham's Fantasy Book Review
Novel - Abaddon, 2006
With rich writing and living, breathing characters along side an action packed plot with so many twists that you will be left reeling by the end, it all adds up to an exciting reading experience that should not be missed. If you are looking for a grand World War II spy thriller then be sure to get your hands on a copy … you will not be disappointed.
Jon Freeman, downthetubes.net
“The main thing that made this book an extraordinary read for me was the way that Jaspre Bark immersed me in the realm of World War II Germany with his richly developed prose and detailed descriptions that perfectly captured that period of time. He keeps the feelings of despair and destruction evident throughout the novel by never letting up on the descriptions as he moves his protagonist through the blasted landscape. You end up with the feeling that you have been given a special glimpse into a side of World War II that never appeared in any of the history books.
“His characters are so expertly fleshed out that you would swear he pulled them into the story from real life. He puts everything he has into even the minor characters so you are given a complete view of the people as the story unfolds around them. They are so alive with emotions and detailed pasts that you cannot help yourself from deeply caring about how they end up by the completion of the story.”
Joe Kroeger, Horrorworld.com
Novel - Black Flame, 2006
“This book to me shows the kind of thing the Strontium Dog universe should do more often. This is a blistering comment on current US foreign policy and has echoes of what happened in South Africa when ‘peace broke out’ … a cracking adventure. Great action, great message, terrible jokes.”
Richard Clements, 2000ADreview.co.uk
“I loved a Fistful of Strontium. The book was plotted very well with several surprising twists. Great Stuff! I look forward to reading more!”
Tim Janson, www.amazon.com
“If you like the X-Men you will love this novel.”
Detra Finch, HuntressReviews.com
Graphic Novel - Rebellion, 2004
“This is another favourite of mine … the execution is masterly.”Adam Crabtree, 2000ADreview.co.uk
Graphic Novel - Rebellion, 2003
“highly impressive and entertaining … the strip is wonderful [Jaspre Bark] looks like a talent 2000AD should try and develop.”
Gavin Hanley, 2000ADreview.co.uk
Graphic Novel - Rebellion, 2002
“These guys have a sterling future in comics … the ideas behind the cards are refreshingly new. Good Job.”
Craig Lemmon, silverbulletscomicbooks.com
“I have to admit up front, I didn’t see the ending coming here. Whether I’m out of practice or not, that has to be a plus point in the writer’s favour. There are some decent ideas floating around here, and Jaspre Bark could have potential.”
Gavin Hanley, 2000ADreview.co.uk
Poetry Anthology - Poetry Now
“Wit, charm, irony, this is the new poetry, a shock of recognition and I just love him.”
Anne McManus, Guardian Weekend