Jessica James (author)

Jessica James
Occupation	Author
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Genre	Romance, suspense, historical fiction, military fiction
Website
jessicajamesbooks.com

Jessica James is an American author of suspense, historical fiction, and military fiction ranging from the Revolutionary War to modern day. ^{[1] [2]}

She is a three-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction ^[3] and was featured in the book 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading published in 2010. ^[4] Her novels are featured in library collections throughout the United States including Harvard University and the U.S. Naval Academy. ^[5]

James is a graduate of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and resides in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Military Writers Society of America, ^[6] the Independent Book Publishers Association, and Novelists, Inc (NINC). James is also a member of the American Legion Post 202 Auxiliary, Gettysburg.

James shares her historical research and travels on her blog Past Lane Travels.

Books

• James, Jessica (2008). Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 468 pages. ISBN   978-0979600005. ^[7]
• James, Jessica (2013). Noble Cause: A Novel of Love and War. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 392 pages. ISBN   978-0979600098. ^[8]
• James, Jessica (2013). Above and Beyond: A Novel of the Civil War. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 208 pages. ISBN   978-0979600098. ^[9]
• James, Jessica (2014). Liberty and Destiny: A Novella of the American Revolution. Amazon Digital Services. pp. 113 pages.
• James, Jessica (2015). Meant To Be: A Novel of Honor and Duty. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 320 pages. ISBN   978-1941020029. ^[10]
• James, Jessica (2016). Deadline: Phantom Force Tactical. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 320 pages. ISBN   978-1941020098. ^[11]
• James, Jessica (2016). Fine Line. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 274 pages. ISBN   978-1941020111.
• James, Jessica (2017). Front Line. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 340 pages. ISBN   978-1941020142.
• James, Jessica (2018). Protecting Ashley. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 152 pages. ISBN   978-1941020210.
• James, Jessica (2018). The Lion of the South. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 340 pages. ISBN   978-1941020166.
• James, Jessica (2019). Lacewood. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 406 pages. ISBN   978-1941020227.

Awards

• John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction (2012, 2014, 2019) ^{[12] [13]}
• Indie Excellence Award Finalist (2018) ^[14]
• Silver Falchion Award Finalist in Best Suspense (2018) ^[15]
• B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree (2017) ^[16]
• Gold Medal – Military Writers Society of America (2016) ^[17]
• Bronze Medal (Romance/Suspense) – Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards (2016) ^[18]
• Book of the Year Finalist (War & Military) – Foreword Magazine (2015) ^[19]
• NJRW Golden Leaf Award (2015) ^[20]
• Valley Forge Romance Writers Sheila Award Finalist (2014)
• Reader's Crown Award Finalist (2014)
• "Best Books 2013" Finalist (Fiction/Religious) – USA Book News (2013) ^[21]
• Bronze Winner: Book of the Year – Foreword Magazine (2012)
• "Best Books 2011" Finalist (Historical Fiction) – USA Book News (2011)
• Best Regional Fiction – Next Generation Indie Awards (2011) ^[22]
• Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – North American Bookdealers Exchange (2011)
• Military Writers Society Award in Historical Fiction (2010)
• HOLT Medallion Finalist for Best Southern Theme – Virginia Romance Writers (2009)
• Best Regional Fiction – Next Generation Indie Awards (2008) ^[23]
• Silver Award (Best Regional Fiction) – Independent Publisher Book Awards (2008) ^[24]
• Book of the Year Finalist (Romance) – Foreword Magazine (2008) ^[25]

References

1. "Book Life" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
2. "Interview with Jessica James, author of “Meant To Be”" Serious Reading. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
3. "Gettysburg author Jessica James wins award" York Daily Record. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
4. "Winners Previous Years" 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
5. "Jessica James (Novelist)" WorldCat Identities. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
6. "MWSA Events" ^{[ usurped ]} Military Writers Society of America. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
7. "Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia" Civil War Book Review. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
8. "Small Press Bookwatch" Midwest Book Review. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
9. "Above and Beyond" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
10. "Meant to Be" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
11. "Deadline" InD'tale Magazine. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
12. "2012 Award Winners" Military Order of the Stars and Bars. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
13. "Historical Fiction Author Wins Unprecedented Third Award Honoring Famed Civil War Soldier, Writer" Books PR News. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
14. "Winners and Finalists" Archived May 20, 2018, at the Wayback Machine Indie Book Awards. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
15. "2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalists" File 770. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
16. "Jessica James" BragMedallion.com. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
17. "Female Author Breaks Into Man's World of Military Suspense/Thriller Novels, Winning Top Award" Crossroads Today. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
18. "Destiny Played Role in Award-Winning Military-Themed Novel 'Meant To Be'" Crossroads Today. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
19. "All Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists" Foreword Magazine. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
20. "2015 NJRW Golden Leaf Contest Winners" New Jersey Romance Writers. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
21. "Best Books in the News" USA Book News. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
22. "Winners & Finalists 2011" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
23. "Winners & Finalists 2008" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
24. "Announcing 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results" Independent Publisher. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
25. "All Foreword Reviews' 2008 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists" Foreword Magazine. Retrieved February 2, 2017.

External links

• Official website
• History and Travel Website