Jeremy David Walton, July 4 1946-It has taken over 30 years since Jeremy wrote his first [factual] book, but January 2013 sees publication of THE TEST, his first novel.Most of the interval was accounted for by apparently doomed attempts to write about anything but motoring and motor sport-related subjects, but he bowed to the inevitable cliche eventually and this novel demonstrates the worth of the old motto: 'Write What you Know." Following garage employment and a mercifully short spell washing cows' bottoms, former NUJ-Trained sub editor Walton created a freelance automotive consultancy and writing business in 1978. Contributed to national newspapers, consumer magazines and has had 35 non-fiction books commercially published [see www.jwarthog.com or enter Jeremy Walton on Amazon].Loyal audience built in USA with 1996-2013 motoring columns and features for Roundel magazine. Happily earned a Writer's Digest "Honorable Mention' in 2007 USA competition contested by 15,000 entries. Previous winner of non-fiction writing awards in the USA, 1998-1999-2000. Jeremy also competed in motorsports UK and overseas with some success and continues to own classic cars [a 1985 BMW and a 1958 Austin Healey 'Frogeye' Sprite] and attend both motor s[port and equine events regularly.