Jessica James (author) explained
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
- Book: James, Jessica. Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2008. 468 pages. 978-0979600005. [7]
- Book: James, Jessica. Noble Cause: A Novel of Love and War. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2013. 392 pages. 978-0979600098. [8]
- Book: James, Jessica. Above and Beyond: A Novel of the Civil War. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2013. 208 pages. 978-0979600098. [9]
- Book: James, Jessica. Liberty and Destiny: A Novella of the American Revolution. Amazon Digital Services. 2014. 113 pages.
- Book: James, Jessica. Meant To Be: A Novel of Honor and Duty. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2015. 320 pages. 978-1941020029. [10]
- Book: James, Jessica. Deadline: Phantom Force Tactical. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2016. 320 pages. 978-1941020098. [11]
- Book: James, Jessica. Fine Line. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2016. 274 pages. 978-1941020111.
- Book: James, Jessica. Front Line. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2017. 340 pages. 978-1941020142.
- Book: James, Jessica. Protecting Ashley. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2018. 152 pages. 978-1941020210.
- Book: James, Jessica. The Lion of the South. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2018. 340 pages. 978-1941020166.
- Book: James, Jessica. Lacewood. Patriot Press. Gettysburg, PA. 2019. 406 pages. 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]
External links
Notes and References
- http://booklife.com/project/meant-to-be-a-novel-of-honor-and-duty-5186 "Book Life"
- http://seriousreading.com/author-interviews/3369-interview-with-james-author-of-meant-to-be.html "Interview with Jessica James, author of “Meant To Be”"
- http://www.ydr.com/story/entertainment/books/blogs/book-buzz/2011/07/20/gettysburg-author-wins-award/31966457/ "Gettysburg author Jessica James wins award"
- http://50greatwritersyoushouldbereading.com/winners-previous-years/ "Winners Previous Years"
- https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2015123708/ "Jessica James (Novelist)"
- http://www.militarywriters.com/mwsa-events-2008/ "MWSA Events"
- http://www.cwbr.com/civilwarbookreview/index.php?q=4111&field=ID&browse=yes&record=full&searching=yes&Submit=Search "Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia"
- http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/jun_11.htm "Small Press Bookwatch"
- http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9796000-9-8 "Above and Beyond"
- http://www.publishersweekly.com/9781941020029 "Meant to Be"
- http://www.indtale.com/reviews/suspense-thriller/deadline "Deadline"
- http://www.militaryorderofthestarsandbars.org/service-programs/literary-awards/past-literary-award-winners/ "2012 Award Winners"
- http://booksprnews.com/books_articles/2019/08/historical-fiction-author-wins-unprecedented-third-award-honoring-famed-civil-war-soldier-writer-465532.htm "Historical Fiction Author Wins Unprecedented Third Award Honoring Famed Civil War Soldier, Writer"
- https://indiebookawards.com/winners/list "Winners and Finalists"
- http://file770.com/2018-killer-nashville-silver-falchion-finalists/ "2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalists"
- https://www.bragmedallion.com/award-winning-books/#!/search/jessica%20james/ "Jessica James"
- http://www.crossroadstoday.com/story/34164589/female-author-breaks-into-mans-world-of-military-suspensethriller-novels-winning-top-award "Female Author Breaks Into Man's World of Military Suspense/Thriller Novels, Winning Top Award"
- http://www.crossroadstoday.com/story/33709783/destiny-played-role-in-award-winning-military-themed-novel-meant-to-be "Destiny Played Role in Award-Winning Military-Themed Novel 'Meant To Be'"
- https://indiefab.forewordreviews.com/finalists/2015/all/ "All Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists"
- http://www.njromancewriters.org/golden-leaf-2015-winners.html "2015 NJRW Golden Leaf Contest Winners"
- http://www.usabooknews.com/bestbooksinthenews.html "Best Books in the News"
- http://www.indiebookawards.com/winners/2011 "Winners & Finalists 2011"
- http://www.indiebookawards.com/winners/2008 "Winners & Finalists 2008"
- http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1231 "Announcing 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results"
- https://indiefab.forewordreviews.com/finalists/2008/all/ "All Foreword Reviews' 2008 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists"
