Why subscribe to CRIMEMOIR CONFIDENTIAL?
Because true crime is more than a genre, it’s an obsession. And if you’re here, you probably already know that.
I’m Carla Conti, an award-winning true crime author from Philadelphia, and this is CRIMEMOIR CONFIDENTIAL — where I share the stories behind my books, updates on new releases, and the kind of behind-the-scenes true crime detail that doesn’t always make it onto the page.
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1. Exclusive Book Previews
Subscribers can read the first six chapters of my award-winning true crime memoir Chained Birds: A Crimemoir. (Fun fact: MY preview includes the entire sixth chapter, unlike at Amazon, where that chapter is cut off 😱)
Subscribers also get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming true crime book, The Jacklighter: Murder, Betrayal, and Justice in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains, scheduled for release in 2026.
2. True Crime Stories and Book Updates
Behind-the-scenes insights into the real events and real people that inspired my books
First looks at upcoming releases, exclusive excerpts, and bonus content like videos, photos, and extra scenes that didn’t make the final cut
3. The Cases Behind the Books
My books are built on decades of original reporting, courtroom documents, forensic evidence, and interviews with the people who were there. In this newsletter, I share what that process actually looks like: the rabbit holes, the breakthroughs, and the moments that change everything.
If you love true crime that goes deeper than the headlines, you’re in the right place.
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Ciao!
Carla Conti
Award-Winning True Crime Author
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