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 two-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 the Romance Writers of America.[7] James is also a member of the American Legion Post 202, Gettysburg.

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. [8]
  • James, Jessica (2013). Noble Cause: A Novel of Love and War. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 392 pages. ISBN 978-0979600098. [9]
  • James, Jessica (2013). Above and Beyond: A Novel of the Civil War. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 208 pages. ISBN 978-0979600098. [10]
  • James, Jessica (2014). Liberty and Destiny: A Novella of the American Revolution. Amazon Digital Services. pp. 113 pages.
  • 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 (2016). Meant To Be: A Novel of Honor and Duty. Gettysburg, PA: Patriot Press. pp. 320 pages. ISBN 978-1941020029. [12]

Awards

  • Gold Medal - Military Writers Society of America (2016)[13]
  • Bronze Medal (Romance/Suspense) - Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards (2016)[14]
  • Book of the Year Finalist (War & Military) - Foreword Magazine (2015)[15]
  • NJRW Golden Leaf Award (2015)[16]
  • Valley Forge Romance Writers Sheila Award Finalist (2014)
  • John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction (2014)
  • Reader’s Crown Award Finalist (2014)
  • “Best Books 2013” Finalist (Fiction/Religious) - USA Book News (2013)[17]
  • Bronze Winner: Book of the Year - Foreword Magazine (2012)
  • John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction (2012)[18]
  • "Best Books 2011" Finalist (Historical Fiction) - USA Book News (2011)
  • Best Regional Fiction - Next Generation Indie Awards (2011)[19]
  • 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)[20]
  • Silver Award (Best Regional Fiction) - Independent Publisher Book Awards (2008)[21]
  • Book of the Year Finalist (Romance) - Foreword Magazine (2008)[22]

References

  1. ↑ "Book Life" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  2. ↑ "Interview with Jessica James, author of “Meant To Be”" Serious Reading. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  3. ↑ "Gettysburg author Jessica James wins award" York Daily Record. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  4. ↑ "Winners Previous Years" 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  5. ↑ "Jessica James (Novelist)" WorldCat Identities. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  6. ↑ "MWSA Events" Military Writers Society of America. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  7. ↑ "Published Authors Websites" Romance Writers of America. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  8. ↑ "Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia" Civil War Book Review. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  9. ↑ "Small Press Bookwatch" Midwest Book Review. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  10. ↑ "Above and Beyond" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  11. ↑ "Deadline" InD'tale Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  12. ↑ "Meant to Be" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  13. ↑ "Female Author Breaks Into Man's World of Military Suspense/Thriller Novels, Winning Top Award" Crossroads Today. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
  14. ↑ "Destiny Played Role in Award-Winning Military-Themed Novel 'Meant To Be'" Crossroads Today. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  15. ↑ "All Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists" Foreword Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  16. ↑ "2015 NJRW Golden Leaf Contest Winners" New Jersey Romance Writers. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  17. ↑ "Best Books in the News" USA Book News. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  18. ↑ "2012 Award Winners" Military Order of the Stars and Bars. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  19. ↑ "Winners & Finalists 2011" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  20. ↑ "Winners & Finalists 2008" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  21. ↑ "Announcing 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results" Independent Publisher. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  22. ↑ "All Foreword Reviews' 2008 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists" Foreword Magazine. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
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