Topline Philanthropist and Amazon billionaire MacKenzie Scott said Saturday she will self-publish a new novel, her third, on Substack throughout the month of August, but has so far provided few details on what the book is about. MacKenzie Scott on Jan. 6, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Scott published the title page, table of contents, character list and epigraphs for the book Saturday but said little else, other than to encourage her followers to “read and subscribe.” Scott was married to Bezos for 25 years and received a 4% stake in the online retailer as part of her 2019 divorce. Morrison served as supervisor for Scott’s 168-page thesis project, "The Fathering Water," and the pair reportedly kept in touch after Scott graduated in 1992.further reading