📚 October is right around the corner, and so is one of my favorite book festival events! I’m thrilled to announce that on Saturday, October 4, 2025, I’ll be joining the Delaware Valley Chapter of Sisters in Crime at the 23rd Annual Collingswood Book Festival in downtown Collingswood, NJ.
This vibrant, six-block celebration of books, authors, and readers promises something for everyone. From thrilling true crime reads (my personal favorite, of course!) to poetry, children’s activities in Loompaland, and even used book sales, it’s a bibliophile’s dream come true.
🎉 Here’s why you need to stop by our booth:
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- Meet me and other Sisters in Crime authors who are ready to chat about all things mystery, thriller, and true crime.
- Snag a signed copy of your next can’t-put-down read.
- Soak in the energy of a community built around the love of storytelling.
And don’t forget to check out the poetry readings, author talks, and book signings happening throughout the day. Whether you’re a fan of middle-grade fiction, YA, or gripping adult novels, there’s a little bit of magic for everyone.
📅 Details you need to know:
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- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM (Rain or Shine!)
- Where: Downtown Collingswood, NJ (Rain Location: Collingswood High School: 424 Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108)
- Cost: FREE
So, grab your book bag, bring your curiosity, and let’s make this festival one to remember. I can’t wait to meet you all in person and talk about the stories that keep us up at night!
See you there!
– Carla
Carla Conti is an award-winning true crime journalist, storyteller, and prison reform advocate. Her debut book, Chained Birds: A Crimemoir, won multiple 2025 national book awards, including 1st Place in True Crime from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Winner in True Crime from the Indie Reader Discovery Awards, Silver in True Crime from the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY), and a 1st Place Nellie Bly Journalism award from the Chanticleer International Book Awards. Carla lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, who tolerates her true crime habit.
