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Exciting News: William Cook’s Grey Matter Dispatch Newsletter on Substack is launched!


Dear Readers,

First, let me say how truly grateful I am for your ongoing support as subscribers to my personal website here at www.williamcookwriter.com. Your enthusiasm for my writing means the world to me, and I’m excited to share a brand-new chapter with you. I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new Substack newsletter, Grey Matter Dispatch. 

Grey Matter Dispatch is for readers, writers, and collectors who share my passion for the macabre. Each post is designed to give you something new — whether it’s a story update, horror news, or a trip into the genre’s rich history. Dark stories, strange finds, and a peek into my world as a horror writer — all delivered to your inbox.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Updates on my writing projects – news on my upcoming horror fiction, poetry, and releases.

  • Insights into the horror world – posts about horror culture, films, and the genre’s darker corners.

  • Publishing and writing tips – advice, behind-the-scenes notes, and what I’ve learned as a writer and publisher.

  • Interviews with other horror creators – conversations with authors, editors, and artists.

  • Vintage horror book collecting – spotlights on rare and forgotten treasures from my collection.

If you’re not already subscribed, you can sign up for free to get every edition sent straight to your inbox. Paid subscribers will also receive occasional bonus content, including early previews and exclusive posts.

In other news, I am finally in a space to work on the long-awaited sequel to Blood Related and the launch of a new dark fiction series. As you can imagine, I'm looking forward to this moment and can't wait to share my new work with you when it's ready, early 2026.

Thank you again for your ongoing support. 

With gratitude and excitement,


William Cook 

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