HeyJaredThe Writing Writer
Writing updates, personal thoughts, and things in progress from Kennedy Cole, author of THERE USED TO BE PEOPLE, publishing in 2026 with Berkley/PRH ❤️
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LAST CHANCE: 25% Off Preorders for There Used to Be People Here! (opens the original)
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Hi reader!!I hope you’re doing wonderful 😊 In case you didn’t know, Barnes and Noble’s 25% Off preorders sale is BACK—and it’s There Used To Be People Here’s last one! For the next three days, you can preorder my debut at a significant discount using the code: PREORDER25 at checkout through Barnes and Noble. This is a great opportunity to support upcoming debuts, fill your bookshelf without hurting your pockets, and absolutely make my day 😊 And I’ve attached the link below so you don’t have to g
I Have an Event with S.A. Cosby at Bookmarks in Winston Salem, NC! (opens the original)
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Presenting the coolest news I’ve ever had the chance to share: I’m in conversation with S.A. Cosby at one of his book launch events!<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1080" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oDP9!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q
There Used to Be People Here has a Goodreads Giveaway! (opens the original)
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Hi all :)I’m just dropping in to say that my horror debut, There Used to Be People Here, is currently part of a Goodreads giveaway happening between August 3rd and September 1st. Believe it or not, this is its SECOND giveaway, and there’s still plenty more to go!SubscribeFive galleys—meaning, not the final print version—will be handed out to five different winners at the end of the giveaway. If you’v
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