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.

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 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. "Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia" Civil War Book Review. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  8. "Small Press Bookwatch" Midwest Book Review. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  9. "Above and Beyond" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  10. "Meant to Be" Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  11. "Deadline" InD'tale Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  12. "2012 Award Winners" Military Order of the Stars and Bars. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  13. "Historical Fiction Author Wins Unprecedented Third Award Honoring Famed Civil War Soldier, Writer" Books PR News. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  14. "Winners and Finalists" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  15. "2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalists" File 770. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  16. "Jessica James" BragMedallion.com. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  17. "Female Author Breaks Into Man's World of Military Suspense/Thriller Novels, Winning Top Award" Crossroads Today. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
  18. "Destiny Played Role in Award-Winning Military-Themed Novel 'Meant To Be'" Crossroads Today. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  19. "All Foreword Reviews' 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists" Foreword Magazine. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  20. "2015 NJRW Golden Leaf Contest Winners" New Jersey Romance Writers. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  21. "Best Books in the News" USA Book News. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  22. "Winners & Finalists 2011" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  23. "Winners & Finalists 2008" Indie Book Awards. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
  24. "Announcing 2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards Results" Independent Publisher. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  25. "All Foreword Reviews' 2008 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalists" Foreword Magazine. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
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