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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. 📣

✨✍️ This Reviewer of the Week said #ChainedBirds r

✨✍️ This Reviewer of the Week said #ChainedBirds read "like the script for a Tarantino movie" and provided "eye-opening insight" into the dark underbelly of the federal prison system. Thank you, Helen, for reviewing my book! It means THE WORLD! 💕

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👹 Ever wondered how to survive a run-in with the J

👹 Ever wondered how to survive a run-in with the Jersey Devil? Join us tomorrow for a deep dive into South Jersey folklore with Tony DiGerolamo, author of "The Pineys" and writer for The Simpsons! Learn the history, tall tales, and practical tips to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds' 13th child. 😱

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📗 Reviewer JE calls #ChainedBirds "mind blowing,"

📗 Reviewer JE calls #ChainedBirds "mind blowing," highlighting the scale of corruption in the American prison system. If you want a "well researched and well-written" true crime memoir that reads like a novel, this is it. Thank you, JE, for such an incredible and thoughtful review! It means so much. 💚 🕊️

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👹 Ever wondered how to survive a run-in with the J

👹 Ever wondered how to survive a run-in with the Jersey Devil? Join us for a deep dive into South Jersey folklore with Tony DiGerolamo, author of "The Pineys" and writer for The Simpsons! Learn the history, tall tales, and practical tips to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds' 13th child. 😱

📍 Tredyffrin Public Library 🗓️ Sat, Jan 17 | 11 AM - Noon Free & open to the public!

@tony.digerolamo @DVMystery

#JerseyDevil #SouthJersey #WritingCommunity #SinC #ThePineys #LocalEvents #Folklore

👹 Ever wondered how to survive a run-in with the J

👹 Ever wondered how to survive a run-in with the Jersey Devil? Join us for a deep dive into South Jersey folklore with Tony DiGerolamo, author of "The Pineys" and writer for The Simpsons! Learn the history, tall tales, and practical tips to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds' 13th child. 😱

📍 Tredyffrin Public Library 🗓️ Sat, Jan 17 | 11 AM - Noon Free & open to the public!

@tony.digerolamo @DVMystery

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🌟 This week's reviewer, Kate, "couldn't put down"

🌟 This week's reviewer, Kate, "couldn't put down" #ChainedBirds, calling it a must-read for true crime fans! She said I pull the reader deep into the fight for justice in the federal prison system. Huge thanks to Amazon reviewer Kate for the amazing words! 🙏

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🔓 Big news! The #CrimemoirConfidential archives ar

🔓 Big news! The #CrimemoirConfidential archives are officially OPEN. Whether you want to revisit the behind-the-scenes research videos or explore the hidden layers of my investigation, you can now access the full vault. Thank you for being part of this community! It’s been an incredible journey. 🕵️🎥✨

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4sy2CH0

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They say it takes a village to raise a child, but

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a 'flock' to launch a book. ⛓️🦅

I look back at this 2025 Award Recap for Chained Birds with so much gratitude. From the Nellie Bly Journalism ribbon to being named Best Crimemoir of the Year by AudioBookReviewer, this year has been a dream.

None of this is possible without the readers, listeners, and supporters who believed in this story. Thank you for walking this path with me—I can’t wait to show you what’s coming in 2026 with THE JACKLIGHTER! ✍️✨

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"I did the thirteen and a half... 12 jurors, one j

"I did the thirteen and a half... 12 jurors, one judge, and half a fucking chance." — Kevin Sanders to Whitey Bulger. ⛓️🕊️

By popular demand, I’m updating one of my most-read blog posts! We’re heading back to "Mafia Row" at Lewisburg Prison with new sections on: 🔹 Whitey Bulger: His transition from a young Lewisburg bank robber to Kevin Sanders' confidant in 2014. 🔹 Jimmy Hoffa: The man who defined the "Big House" power structure in the late 60s. 🔹 John Gotti: How the "Dapper Don" bridged the gap between old-school mobsters and the modern prison era.

Kevin’s first-hand accounts of "jawboning" with Bulger in the Florida heat bring a whole new layer to this story.

🔗 to the update!
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2025 Recap: Awards, #1 Bestsellers, and Mini-Viral

2025 Recap: Awards, #1 Bestsellers, and Mini-Virality! 🏆✨

It's been the year of the Crimemoir, folks! From Chained Birds hitting the top of the charts to my new YouTube Shorts taking off (1k views on "Thunderdomes" alone! ⚡️), I’m sharing a full look back at my biggest moments today.

Plus... I’ve included a COVER REVEAL and first look for my next book, THE JACKLIGHTER. 👀😱

Read the full recap and see the teaser here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jfE1SP

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2025 was a milestone year: 🏆 8 New Book Awards 🔥 #

2025 was a milestone year: 🏆 8 New Book Awards 🔥 #1 Amazon Best Seller 🎙️ 12+ Podcast Appearances 🚀 Regained my book rights 🥳 Now, the road leads to THE JACKLIGHTER. Read my 2025 recap and see what’s coming to Kickstarter in Jan! 🔎📖

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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

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🥳📚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❓🤔

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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

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🎁 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👇

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🥳 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❓🤔

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