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MacKenzie Scott releases new novel on Substack, bypassing Amazon

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MacKenzie Scott, known for her extensive philanthropy and public quietude, is releasing her new novel, "Last Days in Two Nations," chapter by chapter on Substack. This marks her return to fiction writing, having previously published a novel in 2013. Notably, Scott has chosen an open platform for her release, bypassing traditional publishing houses and major booksellers like Amazon, from which she received a significant stake following her divorce from founder Jeff Bezos. AI

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MacKenzie Scott releases new novel on Substack, bypassing Amazon

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she’s releasing a novel—but you won’t find it on Amazon

    The billionaire philanthropist and novelist studied under Toni Morrison and is releasing her first novel since 2013.

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