JPurpera is a poet and the author of the historical crime-thriller
Her Name Is Elaine. A novel set in Buffalo, NY during the tumultuous year of 1969.
Inspired by true events, the creative-nonfiction book reimagines the classic tragedy Antigone against the backdrop of Buffalo's organized crime.
JPurpera's deep personal connection to the subject matter is evident, as the character are inspired by her own family, providing an intimate, insider's lens into the dynamics of the era and an unparalleled glimpse into a hidden world.