HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD reaches a new audience thanks to the ALL FM team in Manchester.
ALL FM presenters Ed Connole and Sophie Zeldin-O’Neill spoke with James Walker, author of HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD, last month.
They talked about the inspiration behind HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD, the writing process, and the book’s northern setting.
The ALL FM interview is now available on Soundcloud for anyone who missed it:
Big thanks to the ALL FM 96.9 team!
About the book
HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD explores the struggles of epilepsy and addiction with a gripping narrative that seamlessly shifts from coming-of-age biography to true crime page-turner.
Part memoir, part biography, HIT documents the life of British artist Stephen Reding and includes 40 original colour paintings that showcase his remarkable talent.
“HIT is a raw and undiluted tale of addiction, recovery, and loss,” said James. “But despite the struggles Stephen faced throughout his life, at its heart, this is a book about family and hope.”
James added: “His story underlines the universal nature of addiction and, more importantly, how it can be overcome.”
Pick up your paperback or ebook copy of HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD today:


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[…] After launching in May 2023, the book made the Amazon UK best-seller list across multiple categories. That summer, Stephen Reding’s artwork was featured as part of Didsbury Arts Festival. In July, author James Walker was interviewed on ALL FM Manchester. […]