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Kosoko Jackson

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USA TODAY Bestseller • 2023 Lambda Literary Award Winner & Fellow • THE MACABRE, EPIDEMIOLOGY OF WITCHCRAFT (@harpervoyagerus, 2025 & 2026) • WME Repped Screenwriter • Film/TV: Mary Pender, WME #scriptsky, 🍉

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Nov 14

A profane secret, 150 years in the making.

A collection of cursed paintings, spanning six continents.

And one prophetic painter at the center of it all.

THE MACABRE is showing exclusive through @HarperVoyagerUS, Summer 2025. We can’t wait for it to sink its teeth in you.

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 19h

It might suck.

It might flop.

But I’d rather fail a million times and get closer to the life I want than settle for a life that is safe and easy.

Here’s to dreaming.

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 19h

In 12 days directing my first film. With actors and lights and sound and everything.

It’s only 4 minutes. But I’m hosting 20 auditions. Making a shot list. Planning out the colors. The mood. Even original music.

I’m going to be slow & want retakes for coverage. 1/2 #filmsky #scriptsky

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 17d

Am I right yall that period pieces cost a lot and if it can be contemporary, it’s best to go that route? #scriptsky #scriptsky+

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 20d

if you're an Indigenous screenwriter interested i'd love to chat. I think since I'm repped I should help open the door, extend the ladder and more than just talk the talk about representation, but also walk the walk.

We all rise when we rise together.

#scriptsky #scriptsky+

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 20d

I'd love to write this together and hopefully help elevate issues and stories of the Indigenous community and the Black community and still write something heart belt, beautiful and passionate. i think there's something here but i want us to RISE together. #scriptsky #scriptsky+ 2/3

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 20d

I've been thinking about this for a while and going back and forth on it, so fuck it, we ball.

I'm looking to work with an Indigenous queer screenwriter to cowrite a screenplay with. the idea isn't set and stone but i'd love for it to have a queer romance. 1/3

#scriptsky #scriptsky+

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 20d

If you like reading THE MACABRE or think a story about a Black artist who reams up with a HOT agent from the British Museum to find and tame cursed magical paintings is your jam then you should buy the book because a little birdie told me we might be open to a sequel.

www.amazon.com/Macabre-Delu...

The Macabre (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel

Amazon.com: The Macabre (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel: 9780063394469: Jackson, Kosoko: Books

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 21d

I have finished my outline for what I'm calling for fans of SCREAM and I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER & i'm VERY excited to hopefully having it for my film agent when we meet in NOV!

writing this here for accountability. and even better? its 95 minutes long [projected] #scriptsky #scriptsky+

a man in a sweater is saying i 'm feeling woozy here .

ALT: a man in a sweater is saying i 'm feeling woozy here .

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 26d

This is such an odd question but do I know anyone who is or knows a furry and is willing to be interviewed for a documentary exercise for film school?

Must be in nyc. Or nj.

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 27d

I can’t wait!

Clay McLeod Chapman @claymcleod.bsky.social · 27d

Tomorrow we take Fearmongers to some pretty fantastical places. Join Kosoko Jackson (THE MACABRE) & Sam Rebelein (GALLOWAY’S GOSPEL) on a journey through their beautiful books. Wednesday, September 24th at 8 PM/ET. Register on Zoom: bit.ly/4mMnQ0x @kosokojackson.bsky.social @rebelsam94.bsky.social

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 28d

I’ll watch this tonight!

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 28d

I don’t LOVE McKee but I’ll check out Paul!

Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 28d

I knew this was somewhere! Thank you!

Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 28d

Does anyone have a good outlining method they love for writing scripts?

SAVE THE CAT is good but not great for me.

I'll pulled some stuff from Dan Harmon’s Story Circle.

But something that works more on beats, turns, events would be great.

#scriptsky #scriptsky+

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · 29d

So honored the macabre even almost 2 weeks after pub is still finding its audience and still ranking high. I appreciate your support!

If books about horror, art, colonialism and queerness are you thing you should buy THE MACABRE.

www.amazon.com/Macabre-Delu...

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 19

Just a little something I’m FINALLY trying my hand at.

HALLOW BE THY NAME (QUEER HORROR): A graduate returns to his Catholic alma mater to stop the horrors he was led to believe were imaginary from completing an eighteen-year ritual.

#FirstPageFriday #FunPageFriday #scriptSky #ScriptSky+

Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 17

Today! I hope to see you!

Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 15

Thanks for having me!

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · Sep 15

We know it's going to be a good time when @kosokojackson.bsky.social is in town, and Friday night was no exception. Thanks to all that came out to support the release of THE MACABRE and to Kosoko's convo partner, Brandon Butts. Get your signed copy of this fantasy horror on our shelves now.

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 15

Are you in New Jersey? Do you want to hear me chat?

This Wednesday, me and @robwhart1 will talk about THE MACABRE! 6:30 at the Barnes and Noble in Paramus!

Hope you see you there!

stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 14

Thank you everyone who made launch week amazing!

There is still time to buy this book! If dark magic, art and cultural commentary is your thing!

And don’t forget, you can also see Rob Hart and I talk about THE MACABRE next Wednesday at Barnes and noble Paramus!

www.amazon.com/Macabre-Delu...

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사랑은 밝은 별빛이다…Love is Stardust Bright @summertrance.bsky.social · Sep 11

📰BLACK SKY AUTHORS MAG📰

📚BOOK REC📚

Spooky season is upon us! And Black Horror has a new darling!

The Macabre by @kosokojackson.bsky.social

And what better way to enjoy this season than a richly developed dark fantasy?

🔌: www.harpercollins.com/products/the...

#BlackSky
#BookSky
#BlackSkyAuthors

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 11

What a lovely review! Thank you!

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onemorepagebooks.bsky.social @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social · Sep 10

Only a few more days until @kosokojackson.bsky.social arrives to celebrate the release of THE MACABRE, his adult horror debut. This book is all about haunted paintings, and the book itself is a work of art.

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Kosoko Jackson @kosokojackson.bsky.social · Sep 10

Wow launch day was a fairytale!

Thabk you all who stopped by Word Bookstore!

We are just getting started and don’t forget I’ll be at @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social this Friday!

Also but the book if you haven’t! You’ll love it I promise. It’s exceptional and pretty.

www.amazon.com/Macabre-Delu...

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