Hello friends!! Previously, our monthly round ups and progress reports were scattered over multiple platforms which required different word counts and formatting. This became silly. This year I'm going to keep all these long reports hosted on my website.

As I passed my 10 year anniversary recently, I've been trying to pull all my stats and get a look at the BIG picture. An obvious one was the number of words published

There are just 2 days left to grab the Songs of Chaos Phoenix Editions. Probably the coolest piece of SoC artwork on that Unbound cover 😍 A big THANK YOU to everyone who picks up a set of the Phoenix Editions. I'm dying to get my own copies for my shelf. Find the link in bio #booksky

What reviewers are saying! One month on, let's check in and see how Reckoning is doing! #songsofchaos #fantasyauthor #dragonfantasy #reviews #booksky

Current read: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman Book 1 was much better than the Netflix film. Moving onto book 2 now. I'm enjoying these A LOT but they aren't for folks who don't like POV changes 🤣😅 You've been warned if so! What are we all reading or listening to this week? #booksky

🐦‍🔥 🔥 Annnnd here is the Phoenix General Sale 🐦‍🔥 🔥 I think the dust jacket art for Unbound wins as the coolest Holt & Ash artwork yet? It's extremely vibey for sure - kinda wish the regular cover had a pose like that. The sprayed edge on Unbound is also sick - great to see Brode's sword getting a nod.

October 10th. Mark your calendars for the third annual Day of the Dragon! #dayofthedragon #fantasyauthors #booksky #dragonfantasy

A classic, if I fits then I sits Ash photo. I really don't know what runs through his mind. Is that comfortable there? Anyway, I am reading the Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and really enjoying it. Superbly strong and confident character and narrative voice What are you reading this week?

With Reckoning out this week, what else could this month's giveaway be other than a stack of Songs of Chaos hardbacks. These are normal ones, but they're posher than usual (thanks to some help from The Broken Binding) higher quality paper - hence why they look extra CHONKY!

It's actually finally here. 2 years of work. Reckoning is OUT. And I believe now safely live worldwide. There is a story recap inside the book in all formats. Those looking to grab a regular HB, I've flicked the feeds to go live but it will take a few days for the stores to catch up. Keep an eye out

Tomorrow's the day! Who's ready to see what adventures our friends Holt and Ash have to face?

Just two more sleeps!! (and perhaps only one sleep for those super keen beans who might wait until midnight to start on the ebook/audiobook!)

Who's ready? Only 3 days left until Reckoning is officially out in the world! Do you have any predictions going into book four? 👀 #songsofchaos #michaelrmiller #dragonfantasy #reckoning #newrelease

Only a week to go until Reckoning but I think Ash is getting sick of me telling him about it. I've just finished reading Small Gods by Pratchett! What are you all reading this week? #songsofchaos #michaelrmiller #booksky

A lot of exciting events are coming up! Save this post so you don't miss any of them. #michaelrmiller #songsofchaos #reckoning #comingsoon #booktour #fantasyauthor #booksky

Some of these early reviews of Reckoning give me the biggest smile. What a relief! 😮‍💨 #arcreaders #arcteam #reckoning #michaelrmiller #songsofchaos #dragonfantasy #booksky

This one is for the audiobook lovers. A little teaser to start whetting the appetite. #audiobook #audiobooklistener #reckoning #michaelrmiller #peterkenny #fantasyauthor #booksky

Haven't got your own Rake yet? Are you worried he won't approve of your home? Have no fear. Book Rake might be hard to handle, but plushie Rake is comfortable anywhere - no seriously, look he's everywhere. And not a single complaint. Amazing! @youtooz.bsky.social

Lots of new faces recently, (hello & welcome! 🎉) so I thought I would let you all know that you can sign up for my mailing list to get these few freebies! #songsofchaos #michaelrmiller #dragonfantasy #fantasyauthor #booksky

I must have been wearing my fantasy heart in my sleeve with this one. #thedragonsblade #fantasybooks #michaelrmiller #dragons #dragonfantasy #booksky

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY 🎁 By incredible happenstance, @philipchase90.bsky.social and I share the same birthday, so we thought it would be fun to host a joint giveaway on IG. Prizes: One of the highly coveted Ash plushies and a copy of Way of Edan in paperback and audiobook via an ACX code.

23rd Nov - Shauna Lawless with be joining us to talk all things Irish history, Irish mythology & the books she's incorporated them into! @shaunalawless.bsky.social 7th Dec - closing out the season we have Michael R Miller! Because what could be more festive than dragons! @michaelrmiller.bsky.social

Even though Reckoning is already with the arc readers, I still wanted to share these comments from my beta readers! #booksky #micharlrmiller #songsofchaos

My extra copies of the Ash plushie arrived some time ago - finally got around to opening them up and starting my very own lunar flight! #songsofchaos #michaelrmiller #dragonfantasy #fantasybooks #dragons #ashplushie #youtooz #bookish

It's nail biting waiting for the first reviews of a book. You can imagine my relief when the first ones are like these! #songsofchaos #reckoning #earlyreviews #arcteam #michaelrmiller #dragons #dragonfantasy #booksky

Master Rake is now on sale! In plush form he can’t chide you or make snarky remarks about your swordsmanship, but he and his wicked grin will be there through thick and thin! Order Rake now until to Sept 3rd but after that he’ll be gone forever! @youtooz.bsky.social

Back mid July, Pegah and I took a trip through to Bath to support the launch of The Immeasurable Heaven by our friend @caspargeon.bsky.social (i.e. Tom Toner). Go support Caspar by grabbing a copy right now!! #booksky #authorfriends #bookish

This was Ash's face when he heard some ARC readers have already finished Reckoning 😂 Psst... the Rake plushie goes on sale in 48 hours! #songsofchaos #michaelrmiller #dragonfantasy #fantasyauthor #fantasy #ashthecat #catsandbooks #reckoning #arcteam #booksky

Been some updates so time for another Shelfie Sunday. Imma need to get me more shelves. Also space for more shelves. To get space I'll need to move - that's a valid reason, right?  #shelfiesunday #michaelrmiller #songsofchaos #dragonfantasy #author #authorlife #booksky

Last week I visited Manchester for the recording of Reckoning! It's always a pleasure to hang out 'behind the scenes' for a while, meet the studio team, and catch up with the epic Peter Kenny. I recorded a few bits and pieces myself so you'll hear me in your ears again come September 15th!!