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Carla Conti

Award-Winning True Crime Author

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Jacklighter pre-orders are live!

Pre-orders for The Jacklighter are live on Kickstarter, with signed copies only available through April 14th. Get in first for the early-bird rewards ... All reward levels come with a free copy of the Chained Birds eBook, audiobook, or both. 🎉

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Watch the official book video trailer for THE JACKLIGHTER on Kickstarter

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Carla Conti's Podcast Appearances where she discusses CHAINED BIRDS and THE JACKLIGHTER
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🏆Carla is the award-winning true crime author of CHAINED BIRDS. Her next book THE JACKLIGHTER is out in 2026. 📣
📣 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
🔍 Calling all writers & mystery fans! Join us at 🔍 Calling all writers & mystery fans! Join us at the Tredyffrin Public Library this Saturday April 18th for "Science Inspired Storycraft" with Dr. Millicent Eidson. Event is FREE & open to the public! #BookSky 📚💙 @SinCDelVal1 Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @sincworldwide.bsky.social
✍️ 📚 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 #ManhattanB ✨📖 It’s Wednesday! Huge thanks to this #ManhattanBookReview 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
🔍 Calling all writers & mystery fans! Join us at 🔍 Calling all writers & mystery fans! Join us at the Tredyffrin Public Library this Saturday April 18th for "Science Inspired Storycraft" with Dr. Millicent Eidson. Event is FREE & open to the public! #BookSky 📚💙 @SinCDelVal1 Delaware Valley Chapter Sisters In Crime @sincworldwide.bsky.social
🍦📚 Can't wait to mingle with readers and authors a 🍦📚 Can't wait to mingle with readers and authors at this @Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop iScream event, where I'll be signing copies of my True Crime memoir #ChainedBirds—hope to see you there!✨ @mechmystbkshp Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #TrueCrime #Crimemoir
⏳ Time is running out! There is only ONE DAY left ⏳ Time is running out! There is only ONE DAY left to grab a signed copy of The Jacklighter or a special bundle with Chained Birds on @Kickstarter ! I’ll also be at several Spring Pa author events—details in my latest Substack! https://bit.ly/4t5ffsN #TheJacklighter #TrueCrime #Chained Birds
🔥 Today is the LAST DAY to grab your signed copy o 🔥 Today is the LAST DAY to grab your signed copy of THE JACKLIGHTER before my @Kickstarter campaign ends! 💖 Huge thanks to my "Backer Besties" for fully funding my project so quickly! 🥂 I have the best #TrueCrime supporters on the planet 🌎 I love you all 😭😭😭 💕 📍 Shop the campaign: https://bit.ly/Insta-KS-Jacklighter #TheJacklighter
📣 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
💖 Huge thanks to my "Backer Besties" for getting T 💖 Huge thanks to my "Backer Besties" for getting THE JACKLIGHTER fully funded on @Kickstarter so quickly! 🥂There's still time to grab your signed copy before pre-orders close on April 14th ... don't miss out on my Kickstarter exclusive bundles! 🎁 📍 Shop the campaign: https://bit.ly/Insta-KS-Jacklighter #TheJacklighter #TrueCrime
✨ 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
🖤 It's a strange and moving thing to hear your own 🖤 It's a strange and moving thing to hear your own story told back to you—and realize it's been truly understood. 🎙️ I'm still celebrating Tom Clarke's episode on @Caught Up In Crime of THE SNOWBALL, about my #TrueCrime memoir Chained Birds. It’s a full cinematic audio documentary, layered with music, voiceover, and real care. His chilling intro video and podcast links are in this blog post, along with a behind-the-scenes look at Tom’s storytelling ✨ 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m0iFdu #chainedbirds #thesnowball #narrativepodcast #crimemoir #documentary
✍️ 📚 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 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
🍦📚 Can't wait to mingle with readers and authors a 🍦📚 Can't wait to mingle with readers and authors at this @Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop iScream event, where I'll be signing copies of my True Crime memoir #ChainedBirds—hope to see you there!✨ @mechmystbkshp Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop #BookSky 📚💙 #TrueCrime #Crimemoir
💖 Huge thanks to my "Backer Besties" for getting T 💖 Huge thanks to my "Backer Besties" for getting THE JACKLIGHTER fully funded on @Kickstarter so quickly! 🥂 Only one week left to grab your signed copy before pre-orders close on April 14th ... don't miss out on my Kickstarter exclusive bundles! 🎁 📍 Shop the campaign: https://bit.ly/Insta-KS-Jacklighter #TheJacklighter #TrueCrime
🎉 I'm honored & thrilled to present "True Crime Un 🎉 I'm honored & thrilled to present "True Crime Uncovered" 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
🖤 It's a strange and moving thing to hear your own 🖤 It's a strange and moving thing to hear your own story told back to you—and realize it's been truly understood. 🎙️ I'm still celebrating Tom Clarke's episode on @CaughtUpInCrime of THE SNOWBALL, about my #TrueCrime memoir Chained Birds. It’s a full cinematic audio documentary, layered with music, voiceover, and real care. His chilling intro video and podcast links are in this blog post, along with a behind-the-scenes look at Tom’s storytelling ✨ 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m0iFdu #chainedbirds #thesnowball #narrativepodcast #crimemoir #documentary
📣 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
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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.

Recent Posts

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