π§ Win CHAINED BIRDS on Spotify β Plus Get a Free eBook Just for Sharing!
I’ve always wanted to do this. π
As an indie author who loves connecting with readers, I’ve dreamed of running contests and giveaways β not just as a one-time thing, but as an ongoing way to celebrate my books and build excitement for what’s coming next. Well, that day is finally here, and I’m now set up to run contests throughout the year!
Here’s what’s up for grabs: 10 lucky winners will receive a Spotify Premium audiobook code for Chained Birds: A Crimemoir,Β named 2025’s Best Crimemoir by AudioBookReviewer.com π Critics have called my award-winning true crime memoir “eye-opening,” “captivating,” and one that reads like a thriller. The contest runs through March 16th, so don’t wait!
β‘οΈ Click here to enter the contest!
How the Contest Works
Entering is simple. Just sign up at the link above or on my Contests & Giveaways page, and you’ll earn entries by completing easy actions like subscribing to my newsletter, following me on BookBub or Goodreads, visiting my Facebook page, and β most importantly β following The Jacklighter on Kickstarter (more on that in a moment!). The more actions you complete, the more entries you earn.
Get a FREE eBook Just for Referring a Friend β No Need to Win! π
Here’s my favorite part of this contest, and honestly the reason I built it the way I did: you don’t have to win the drawing to walk away with something free.
When you refer a friend who also signs up for the sweepstakes using your personal referral code, you’ll automatically receive a FREE eBook of Chained Birds: A Crimemoir (a $9.99 value) as a thank-you gift. Your unique sharing code is available right on the Referral tab of the contest widget, and you can share it by email, text, messages, or on your social media.
This is currently the only place to get a free copy of the Chained Birds eBook (it is NOT on Kindle Unlimited), so if you’ve been curious about the book, this is your moment. π
Already Have the eBook? Here’s a Cool Bonus π§π
If you already own the eBook (or pick it up through this giveaway) AND you listen to the Chained Birds audiobook on Spotify, you’ll want to know about Spotify’s brand-new PageMatch feature β which I wrote about in this post. PageMatch syncs your place between reading and listening, similar to Amazon’s Whispersync but on Spotify. So you can pick up exactly where you left off, whether you’re reading or listening. Pretty game-changing for multi-format readers!
A Note for Spotify Premium Subscribers π΅
If you have Spotify Premium, the audiobook prize code for Chained Birds can be used for the book, meaning your 15 monthly hours of Premium listening are freed up for another audiobook of your choice. It’s a win-win for audiobook lovers who want to stretch their listening time!
And Speaking of Things Worth Following β¦ π
You may have noticed that one of the contest actions is to follow The Jacklighter on Kickstarter β and that’s by design. π
But First, I Hate Friction π©
Here’s something I’ve been learning a lot about in the indie publishing world lately: the concept of “friction.” In marketing, friction refers to anything that slows down or discourages a person from taking action β even a small one, like clicking a button, and especially when having to make an account by giving an email, etc., as in Kickstarter. I know that asking people to follow a Kickstarter campaign is not a trivial ask, but every follower genuinely signals to the Kickstarter algorithm that there’s interest in this project β and that matters when pledging opens in March.
The good news? The Jacklighter’s pre-launch page has already attracted a healthy number of visitors, and the early momentum has been wonderful. This contest is simply another way I’m reducing that friction β giving people a fun reason to stop by and explore what’s coming. Many visitors naturally become backers once they see what the campaign is about, and I’m betting that the true crime fans who love Chained Birds will be just as excited about The Jacklighter.
So if you haven’t yet, take a peek! Follow The Jacklighter on Kickstarter β pledges open next month, and there will be Early Bird rewards for followers. π―
Ready to Enter?
Head to my Contests & Giveaways page, sign up, and share your referral link with a friend who loves true crime. The contest ends March 16th β good luck! π
Carla Conti is a journalist and the award-winning author of Chained Birds: A Crimemoir. Her next true crime book, The Jacklighter, is set for release in 2026. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, who supports her true crime habit.
