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Media Mentions for Carla Conti and her debut Chained Birds: A True Crime Memoir

Media Mentions for Carla Conti and her debut Chained Birds: A True Crime Memoir

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🏆Carla is the award-winning true crime author of CHAINED BIRDS, now re-launched with 20+ new images. Her next book THE JACKLIGHTER is out in 2026. 📣

BURN AFTER READING video with subtitles fixed! 🔥✍️

BURN AFTER READING video with subtitles fixed! 🔥✍️

After my mother called me crying, because she didn't understand the context of why my CHAINED BIRDS manuscript was being burned **BECAUSE SHE COULDN'T READ THE ILL-PLACED SUBTITLES OBSCURED BY THE YOUTUBE INTERFACE ON HER PHONE 🙄** I fixed the video ... and learned a lot in the process. Sorry Mom! 😩 💕

You can read the in-depth and behind-the-scenes details of why this manuscript was torched in this blog post:

https://carlajeanconti.com/burn-after-reading-the-true-crime-memoir-that-demanded-a-bonfire/

📚👏 This Reviewer of the Week says #ChainedBirds "g

📚👏 This Reviewer of the Week says #ChainedBirds "gives a wonderful insider's look at the often unfair prison justice system." They even said I could become a mainstay in the true crime genre! I've diligently preserved this review as it was among a handful LOST in the Amazon transfer and re-launch of the new edition 😭 Thank you, dear reviewer, for your rating and words! Who will be the next featured reviewer❓🤔

#TrueCrime #Memoir #AwardWinningBooks #CarlaConti

https://bit.ly/4e0C2O8

🥳📚I'm happily featuring my @ReadersFavorite review

🥳📚I'm happily featuring my @ReadersFavorite review this week, which was my first 5-star and first editorial review for #ChainedBirds. My mother cried when I read it to her over the phone. 😭😭 I'm so grateful for all my professional and book-lover reviewes❣️ Who will be my next REVIEWER OF THE WEEK❓🤔

#TrueCrime #Memoir #AwardWinningBooks #CarlaConti @Readers Favorite

https://bit.ly/4e0C2O8

What a way to end the year! 🥳 I'm thrilled to anno

What a way to end the year! 🥳 I'm thrilled to announce that CHAINED BIRDS has been named Best Crimemoir of 2025 by AudioBookReviewer! I'd actually forgotten I entered, so this recognition feels like an unexpected gift. Thank you to everyone who has listened to & shared this story. 🎧✨

#ChainedBirds #AudiobookAward #Crimemoir #TrueCrime

https://bit.ly/44gu2Xn

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psych

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psychological Thriller Prize Pack with 9 other unforgettable reads—including a signed copy of GONE GIRL ‼️ LAST DAY to enter for your chance to win all 10 books 🔥📚 courtesy of @BookSweeps👇

https://bit.ly/3RpBFne

#Giveaway #ChainedBirds #CarlaConti #ThrillerBooks #TrueCrime @thegillianflynn @TheGillianFlynn @authorgillianflynn

🥳 This #ChainedBirds Reviewer of the Week is an in

🥳 This #ChainedBirds Reviewer of the Week is an international Goodreads member who gave the book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for teaching her about the U.S. prison/legal system 👏 She also said it reads more like a novel 🙏 Thank you Julie, for taking time to rate and review my book! Who will be the next featured reviewer❓🤔

#TrueCrime #Memoir #AwardWinningBooks #CarlaConti

https://bit.ly/4e0C2O8

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psych

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psychological Thriller Prize Pack with 9 other unforgettable reads—including a signed copy of GONE GIRL ‼️ One week left to enter for your chance to win all 10 books 🔥📚 courtesy of @BookSweeps👇

https://bit.ly/3RpBFne

#Giveaway #ChainedBirds #CarlaConti #ThrillerBooks #TrueCrime @thegillianflynn @TheGillianFlynn @authorgillianflynn

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😱 "Sobering and frightful" is how my Reviewer of t

😱 "Sobering and frightful" is how my Reviewer of the Week describes #ChainedBirds, saying it provides an unvarnished look into the federal prison system's gang culture and corruption. Thank you, SJG, for rating and reviewing my book—it means THE WORLD! Who will be the next featured reviewer❓✨

#TrueCrime #Memoir #AwardWinningBooks #CarlaConti

https://bit.ly/4e0C2O8

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psych

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psychological Thriller Prize Pack with 9 other unforgettable reads—including a signed copy of GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn! ‼️ Enter for your chance to win all 10 books 🔥📚 courtesy of @BookSweeps👇

https://bit.ly/3RpBFne

#Giveaway #ChainedBirds #CarlaConti #ThrillerBooks #TrueCrime @thegillianflynn @TheGillianFlynn @authorgillianflynn

✨✍️ This Reviewer of the Week found #ChainedBirds

✨✍️ This Reviewer of the Week found #ChainedBirds "hard to put down" and called me "Ms Conti" 😂 But seriously, she said I kept "the reader on the edge of their seat" as I revealed how main character, Kevin Sanders, faced gang violence & corruption in federal prison. Thank you Laura for rating and reviewing my book! Who will be the next featured reviewer❓🤔

https://bit.ly/4e0C2O8
#TrueCrime #Memoir #AwardWinningBooks #CarlaConti

Already planning for 2026! 🎉 I'm honored & thrille

Already planning for 2026! 🎉 I'm honored & thrilled to present "True Crime Uncovered" at the 39th Pennwriters Conference (May 15-17, Lancaster PA) w/ NYT bestsellers Chuck Wendig & Maria V. Snyder. Registration coming soon—mark your calendars! 📆

@mariavsnyderwrites @sgourleyauthor @chuck_wendig @penn_writers @suzannemattaboni80s @rebeccashaevitz @ndb456

#WritersConference #TrueCrime #Pennwriters

https://bit.ly/47ZkvVt

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psych

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psychological Thriller Prize Pack with 9 other unforgettable reads—including a signed copy of GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn! ‼️ Enter for your chance to win all 10 books 🔥📚 courtesy of @BookSweeps👇

https://bit.ly/3RpBFne

#Giveaway #ChainedBirds #CarlaConti #ThrillerBooks #TrueCrime @thegillianflynn @TheGillianFlynn @authorgillianflynn

Thank you @dedakisjohn for joining our Delaware Va

Thank you @dedakisjohn for joining our Delaware Valley chapter of @sincnational group to share your journey from journalist to novelist! You're a master storyteller and we can't wait for your upcoming memoir 👏🥳

https://carlajeanconti.com/john-dedakis-from-journalist-to-novelist-journey/

@amymreade @james.mccrone @joannemclaugh @mjbradley88 @lisareganauthor @sistersincrimepod

📣 Join us TODAY for an inspiring talk with John De

📣 Join us TODAY for an inspiring talk with John DeDakis, award-winning mystery author, former CNN editor, and writing coach! Learn how he went “From Journalist to Novelist.”

📅 Nov 15 | ⏰ 11 AM–Noon
📍Tredyffrin Public Library
Open to the public!

@johnDeDakis @john.dedakis @dedakisjohn @SINCnational @SinCDelVal1 @DVMystery @TredyffrinPublicLibrary @tredylibrary #AmWriting

📣 Join us tomorrow for an inspiring talk with John

📣 Join us tomorrow for an inspiring talk with John DeDakis, award-winning mystery author, former CNN editor, and writing coach! Learn how he went “From Journalist to Novelist.”

📅 Nov 15 | ⏰ 11 AM–Noon
📍Tredyffrin Public Library
Open to the public!

@johnDeDakis @john.dedakis @dedakisjohn @SINCnational @SinCDelVal1 @DVMystery @TredyffrinPublicLibrary @tredylibrary #AmWriting

🕊️ The Chained Birds anniversary special is live!

🕊️ The Chained Birds anniversary special is live! In my latest CRIMEMOIR CONFIDENTIAL, I celebrate 1 year as a published author with a 🎙️podcast feature, 3 Amazon Best Seller badges, and special eBook/audiobook deals!
👉 Read it here: https://bit.ly/3WX7uH3

@santanabrotherstruecrime @truecrimeprofessor @BSantana84729 @crimebysantana #chainedbirds #carlaconti #TrueCrimeBooks

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psych

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! Chained Birds is part of a Psychological Thriller Prize Pack with 9 other unforgettable reads—including a signed copy of GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn! ‼️ Enter for your chance to win all 10 books 🔥📚 courtesy of @BookSweeps👇

https://bit.ly/3RpBFne

#Giveaway #ChainedBirds #CarlaConti #ThrillerBooks #TrueCrime @thegillianflynn @TheGillianFlynn @authorgillianflynn

📣 Join us this Saturday for an inspiring talk with

📣 Join us this Saturday for an inspiring talk with John DeDakis, award-winning mystery author, former CNN editor, and writing coach! Learn how he went “From Journalist to Novelist.”

📅 Nov 15 | ⏰ 11 AM–Noon
📍Tredyffrin Public Library
Open to the public!

@dedakisjohn @sincnational @tredylibrary #AmWriting

🥳📚I'm happily featuring my @Literary Titan review

🥳📚I'm happily featuring my @Literary Titan review this week, which awarded #CHAINEDBIRDS a SILVER #BOOKAWARD, saying my book "stands apart from the typical true crime genre." Let me know if you agree—I'd love to feature you as one of my REVIEWERS OF THE WEEK 🙌🎉

#TrueCrime #Memoir #AwardWinningBooks #CarlaConti @LiteraryTitan

https://bit.ly/4e0C2O8

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