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🏆Carla is the award-winning true crime author of CHAINED BIRDS. Her next book THE JACKLIGHTER is out in 2026. 📣
Fifty years later, the story of Marty Dillon deser Fifty years later, the story of Marty Dillon deserves to be heard. Read or listen to the anniversary excerpt from The Jacklighter, narrated by the author. Free. Voice-enabled. No signup required. 🔗 bit.ly/JacklighterAnniversary
Big news for #TheJacklighter this week. On June 2— Big news for #TheJacklighter this week. On June 2—the 50th anniversary of Marty Dillon's murder—three northeastern Pennsylvania newspapers ran my story about the book. The response from readers and people who lived with the case was immediate. On my blog, I'm sharing what the week still feels like and what comes next ✨ https://carlajeanconti.com/the-week-the-jacklighter-came-home/ #TrueCrime
✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at next week ✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at next weekend's Montco Book Fest with my fellow Sisters in Crime author @james.mccrone ... Join us in charming Skippack, PA & pick up our page-turning #Thriller and #TrueCrime reads 👋 ✨ #SkippackBookFest #ChainedBirds #BastardVerdict Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @Sisters In Crime #BookFestival @montco_book_fest
The Scranton-area Media News Group has written a p The Scranton-area Media News Group has written a piece on my book, The Jacklighter (out this fall), as part of the 50-year anniversary coverage. Fifty years ago today, Martin Dillon was shot and killed in the Pennsylvania woods. Read the Scranton Times-Tribune piece here: https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2026/06/01/upcoming-book-on-scher-dillon-murder-case-will-include-revelation-author-says/ #thejacklighter #truecrime
50 years ago today, Martin Dillon was murdered in 50 years ago today, Martin Dillon was murdered in the woods of Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains. He was a young attorney, a father, and someone people loved. His killer walked free for decades. Today I'm marking this anniversary with new excerpts from The Jacklighter — sharing pieces of Marty's story that have never been published before, with my own narration. Vol. 15 of my Substack newsletter is live now, where you can read or listen: https://carlaconti.substack.com/p/a-murder-50-years-ago-today-who-was?r=41oavl #TrueCrime #ColdCase #Pennsylvania #TheJacklighter #Justice
✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year ✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year's Montco Book Fest with my fellow Sisters in Crime author @James McCrone author ... Join us in charming Skippack, PA & pick up our page-turning #Thriller and #TrueCrime reads 👋 #SkippackBookFest @jamesmccrone4 #ChainedBirds #BastardVerdict Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @Sisters In Crime #BookFestival @MontCo Book Fest - PA @montco_book_fest
✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to @readersfavorite ✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to @readersfavorite.bsky.social for my FIRST 5-⭐ & Editorial review for #ChainedBirds. Incredible support for an indie author like me! ✍️✨ Read it here: https://amzn.to/3YnBNY4 #BookSky 📚💙 #TrueCrime 📚⚡️ #Bookstagram #Bookthreads #CarlaConti @ReadersFavorite
✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year ✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year's Montco Book Fest with my fellow Sisters in Crime author @james.mccrone ... Join us in charming Skippack, PA & pick up our page-turning #Thriller and #TrueCrime reads 👋 ✨ #SkippackBookFest #ChainedBirds #BastardVerdict Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @Sisters In Crime #BookFestival @montco_book_fest
Back from the 39th Annual @penn_writers Conference Back from the 39th Annual @penn_writers Conference and still on a high! 🎉 Presented my True Crime Uncovered workshop to a great room, met keynote @chuck_wendig, recorded a podcast, and signed copies of Chained Birds. Huge thanks to "Madam Coroner" @drchristinavandepol for the warm intro to my workshop 😄 Full recap at the link below! @jamesradajr @peschel_press @mlougal @tory.gates #Pennwriters #TrueCrime #WritingCommunity https://carlajeanconti.com/back-from-the-writers-path-my-pennwriters-2026-recap/
✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to this week’s revi ✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to this week’s reviewer for the kind words on #ChainedBirds. Your support means the world to an indie author like me! ✍️✨ Read it here: https://amzn.to/3YnBNY4 #WritingCommunity #BookSky 📚💙 #TrueCrime 📚⚡️ #Bookstagram #Bookthreads #BookReview #CarlaConti
Enjoying this year’s 39th Annual @penn_writers con Enjoying this year’s 39th Annual @penn_writers conference in Lancaster, making new friends and meeting keynote author-speaker @chuck_wendig … much more fun to come, including my #TrueCrime workshop this afternoon!
✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year ✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year's Montco Book Fest with my fellow Sisters in Crime author @James McCrone author ... Join us in charming Skippack, PA & pick up our page-turning #Thriller and #TrueCrime reads 👋 #SkippackBookFest @jamesmccrone4 #ChainedBirds #BastardVerdict Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @Sisters In Crime #BookFestival @MontCo Book Fest - PA @montco_book_fest
✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to this week’s revi ✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to this week’s reviewer for the kind words on #ChainedBirds. Your support means the world to an indie author like me! ✍️✨ Read it here: https://amzn.to/3YnBNY4 #WritingCommunity #BookSky 📚💙 #TrueCrime 📚⚡️ #Bookstagram #Bookthreads #BookReview #CarlaConti
🌸 🌼 🌺 Happy Mother's Day! I was just gifted this l 🌸 🌼 🌺 Happy Mother's Day! I was just gifted this lovely satin MOTHER pillowcase, found in a treasure bin at a vintage textile shop in northeast Philly. Collectibles like this were given by soldiers & sailors during wartime ... my favorite line: "The greatest friend I ever had." 🥹 🥰 ✨ #MothersDay
📣 The public is invited to the @penn_writers Book 📣 The public is invited to the @penn_writers Book Festival and author signings during this year's conference (May 15-17, Lancaster PA). I'm giving a workshop on #TrueCrime and will be signing copies of #ChainedBirds—hope to see you there! 👏 Authors & Writers Register here for the conference 👉 https://bit.ly/4aHPWGD #WritersConference #TrueCrime #Pennwriters
✨ I'm thrilled to return for my 2nd year and prese ✨ I'm thrilled to return for my 2nd year and present a "True Crime Uncovered" workshop at the 39th Pennwriters Conference (May 15-17, Lancaster PA). Registration is OPEN—grab hotel rooms while you can and mark your calendars! 📆 Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aHPWGD @penn_writers #WritersConference #TrueCrime #Pennwriters
✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year ✍️ 📚 Looking forward to signing books at this year's Montco Book Fest with my fellow Sisters in Crime author @james.mccrone ... Join us in charming Skippack, PA & pick up our page-turning #Thriller and #TrueCrime reads 👋 ✨ #SkippackBookFest #ChainedBirds #BastardVerdict Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @Sisters In Crime #BookFestival @montco_book_fest
✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to @BestThrillers ✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to @BestThrillers for the kind words on #ChainedBirds. So proud of my award! Your support means the world to an indie author like me! ✍️✨ Read it here: https://amzn.to/3YnBNY4 #WritingCommunity #BookSky 📚💙 #TrueCrime 📚⚡️ #Bookstagram #Bookthreads #BookReview #CarlaConti
📣 The public is invited to the @penn_writers Book 📣 The public is invited to the @penn_writers Book Festival and author signings during this year's conference (May 15-17, Lancaster PA). I'm giving a workshop on #TrueCrime and will be signing copies of #ChainedBirds—hope to see you there! 👏 Authors & Writers Register here for the conference 👉 https://bit.ly/4aHPWGD #WritersConference #TrueCrime #Pennwriters
✨ I'm thrilled to return for my 2nd year and prese ✨ I'm thrilled to return for my 2nd year and present a "True Crime Uncovered" workshop at the 39th Pennwriters Conference (May 15-17, Lancaster PA). Registration is OPEN—grab hotel rooms while you can and mark your calendars! 📆 Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aHPWGD @penn_writers #WritersConference #TrueCrime #Pennwriters
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Author Carla Conti is a proud member of these writers' groups: Delaware Valley Chapter of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, International Association of Crime Writers - North American Branch, The Authors Guild, and Mystery Writers of America - New York Chapter.

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  • The Week The Jacklighter Came Home
  • A murder 50 years ago Today. Who Was Marty Dillon?
  • Carla Conti Featured on BookSpeak Network Podcast at Pennwriters Conference
  • Back from the Writer’s Path: My Pennwriters 2026 Recap
  • 🎥 Uncovering the Truth: THE JACKLIGHTER Official Trailer

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