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Jessica James
OccupationAuthor
NationalityAmerican
Alma materShippensburg University of Pennsylvania
GenreRomance, 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.

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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