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”

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”

‘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”

A Note in the Margin

Found in the margins of an A4 Black Notepad titled ‘2017.’ Odd that Lauren should have signed the entry.  Find out more about Lauren Miller and her brother, Jake, read ‘The Red Marsh King’ – Book One in ‘The Last Extraordinary Days of Jake Miller’ series on Amazon and free on Kindle Unlimited CLICK HEREContinue reading “A Note in the Margin”

Another Dark Tower of Sorts

A love of Stephen King got me into this. Along with Clive Barker and James Herbert. If you’re looking for who’s responsible, they are. Each one accountable. Guilty men. They left me driven to write. Uncertain of my talent. Invisible to any audience. With a need to tell poky stories of horror.  I cry inContinue reading “Another Dark Tower of Sorts”