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Jessica James (author)

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

Jessica James
OccupationAuthor
NationalityAmerican
Alma materShippensburg University of Pennsylvania
GenreRomance, suspense, historical fiction, military fiction
Website
jessicajamesbooks.com

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 edit

  • 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 edit

  • 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 edit

  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" 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.

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