HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD, a biography by James Walker, launched in paperback and ebook

Picture of HIT: Once Upon a Field by James Walker, available in paperback and ebook.

HIT: Once Upon a Field tells the tragic story of Stephen Reding, an artist from Manchester.


Walker & Company Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD, a hard-hitting tale of addiction, recovery, and loss by James Walker. Available in paperback and ebook now.

HIT tells the story of Stephen Reding, an artist from Manchester whose life was forever changed following an unprovoked assault in 1995. One week after the incident, he suffered his first epileptic seizure.

What follows is a tale of seismic proportions, as we trace this promising young artist’s journey into a life of addiction, chaos, and crime.

HIT: Once Upon a Field, Chapter Sample 1
HIT: Once Upon a Field, Chapter Sample 2

Illustrated biography

HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD explores the important issues of epilepsy and addiction with a gripping narrative that shifts from coming-of-age biography to true crime page-turner.

But this is not just any story of struggle and redemption. HIT is set apart by the stunning artwork that frames each chapter. Here, Stephen’s own paintings guide the reader through his journey, making for a truly unique reading experience.

For more information on this biography by James Walker, click one of the links below or search for ‘HIT: ONCE UPON A FIELD’ on Amazon:

HIT: Once Upon a Field is available to buy on Amazon.

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HIT Once Upon a Field by James Walker was launched in May 2023.