ABOUT
JPurpera is the author of the future bestselling true-noir,
Her Name Is Elaine, a historical crime-thriller inspired by a true story. This tumultuous tale takes place in the changing industrial landscape of Buffalo, NY during 1969 and into 1970.
Elaine’s story stumbles upon gritty reality once told by Sophocles’ Antigone against the backdrop of organized crime, the Vietnam war and family tapestry .
JPurpera’s connection to the subject matter is evident; the character are family, which provides unique an intimate insider’s lens into the dynamics of the era and an unparalleled glimpse into a hidden world.

A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Jpurpera refined her craft studying creative writing and poetry under the Robert Creeley, David Landrey and Jonathon Skinner.
Her diverse professional background spans nonprofit writing, freelance website design, graphic design, and content creation for various organizations.
She is the founder, editor, and designer of Fairfield Small Press, where she has championed the work of numerous poets, musicians, and artists through chapbooks and artbooks. Jpurpera also brings a wealth of research experience from her time as a Research Assistant and Project Manager at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, where she digitized extensive historical collections and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.

A dedicated historian, Jpurpera spends countless hours unearthing and preserving stories from Western New York’s past, a passion that deeply informs her writing. Her meticulous research, drawing from genealogical records, court documents, FBI files, and interviews, underpins the authenticity of her narratives. Jpurpera resides in Cefalu.

contact: jpurpera@gmail.com for inquiry