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September 2026 ‘When is Book Three of ‘The Extraordinary Last Days’ coming out?’ Or how one indie author really can’t multi-task. Those of you waiting for the third instalment of ‘The Last Extraordinary Days’ — and I know that is a very small number, but it’s not zero — will have to wait a littleContinue reading

Black is the Heart

The second revamped ‘Miller Report, the Official Newsletter’ of this year will wing its way to all subscribers at the beginning of September. ‘When’s Book Three of ‘The Extraordinary Last Days’ coming out?’ I will tell you of my challenges with the third book, and why it is taking so long. ‘A Funny Story ofContinue reading “Black is the Heart”

Suffering in Silence

1 in 5 young people aged 8 to 16 years have a mental disorder. Lauren wonders who the other four in her class are … Suffering in silence. If you are young and struggling with your mental health Speak up. Say something. Get help. Lauren did. Childline is a free, confidential service offering support andContinue reading “Suffering in Silence”

What Does An Indie Author Do On A Friday Night

The Cure, Live @ Wythenshawe Park Lauren would love to be here. I imagine she is out there in the crowd somewhere. Getting her ‘Goth On’ and living her best life. Only the Red Marsh King wouldn’t allow that. No, the Red Marsh King ended Lauren’s song. All the inspiration an indie author needs. ApologiesContinue reading “What Does An Indie Author Do On A Friday Night”

Every Cruel Whisper Still Burns

1 in 4 young people, aged 11 to 13 years, will be bullied this year. About how they look, who they fancy, and their sex and race. 1 in 6 young people will experience cyberbullying. This is no surprise to Lauren. We all have to do better. Be better. Make the change. If you wantContinue reading “Every Cruel Whisper Still Burns”

‘I was in Year 9 …’

A note found in the margins of an A4 Black Notepad titled ‘2017.’ Odd that Lauren should have signed the entry. ‘Low’ came out in 2013 as the lead single from the album ‘Feel.’ It helped the album debut at 3 on the Billboard 200. Sadly, only 36 on the UK official album charts. It’sContinue reading “‘I was in Year 9 …’”

The Miller Report August 2026

The Official Newsletter for ianhedley, indie horror dark / fantasy writer The Return Or how one indie author decided it was time to get back out there. Any of you who follow me will know I have taken a break from social media and marketing over the last six months. Why? Simple. The release ofContinue reading “The Miller Report August 2026”

On the Wing

Ian Hedley is back. Raring and ready for what winter might bring. The revamped ‘Miller Report, the Official Newsletter’ will wing its way to all subscribers at the end of the week. ‘The Return’ Why the break? Where did I go? What did I do? And Why? Find out. ‘Can an indie author build aContinue reading “On the Wing”

By the Pricking of My Thumbs

‘My heart stalled, and my thumbs prickled. They knew something I didn’t. Something wicked this way comes.’ – Lauren Miller The Red Marsh King, Book One, The Extraordinary Last Days of Jake Miller by Ian Hedley. A haunting coming-of-age horror about family, fear, and the monsters we create. In the darkness anything is possible. SomethingContinue reading “By the Pricking of My Thumbs”

Newsletter Zero Plus One

The next ‘Miller Report’ will wing its way to all subscribers in time for the Winter Solstice, or if the year is 2014, the date of the ‘West Hill High Secondary School Masquerade Ball.’ Find out how I created my ‘Arrow and Tropes’ Graphic, a classic marketing tool, and what I did to try toContinue reading “Newsletter Zero Plus One”