Life in the Past Lane
Official blog of award-winning romantic historical and military fiction author Jessica James
Historical fiction author revisits Mosby’s Confederacy
Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James walks in the footsteps of Confederate cavalry officer John S. Mosby during a visit to Mosby’s Confederacy.
read moreLooking forward to the new year by looking back
Before making your New Year's Resolutions, take a look at the past It's that time of year when resolutions are made for the new year and we look back upon what we've accomplished in the last one. I don't know about you, but I didn't accomplish the goals I set at this...
read moreSWAT Academy: A weekend full of suspense
Update on a suspenseful weekend at SWAT Academy I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe November is here! I’m sitting on my chair looking out at a beautiful scene of bright gold and red leaves on the trees, and wondering when did that happen? It seems like all of...
read moreRomantic suspense novel wins prestigious award
Jessica James’ romantic military suspense novel MEANT TO BE is a bronze winner in the prestigious Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards contest.
read morePhantom Force romantic suspense novel available
Hello everyone! Hope you're having a great summer. It's been hot in Pennsylvania, but I don't want to complain because all too soon the warm weather will be behind us. I'm excited to announce that my new romantic suspense novel FINE LINE, the second book in the...
read moreWelcome to Jessica James Books
I’m delighted you stopped by for a visit. If you’re looking for a classic, intelligent romance —without gratuitous violence, explicit love scenes or vulgar language—you’re in the right place! My books, whether historical or contemporary, are clean, old-fashioned love...
read moreMixing the new and the old in San Diego
Historical fiction and military suspense author Jessica James researches the past and present of San Diego during her trip to RWA nationals.
read moreSpecial operations forces up close
I had the great opportunity and privilege to attend the Special Operations Forces International Conference in Tampa, Fla. this month and got more research done in one day than I could have accomplished in a year! In addition to getting a firsthand look at the latest...
read moreRomantic suspense author visits Navy SEAL Museum
I'm home after flying more than 2,000 miles, driving more than 500 miles and walking at least 20 miles in heels and flip-flops -- all in four action-packed days! It was hectic and exhausting, but worth every aching muscle and minute of lost sleep. I started my journey...
read moreGet ready for the GI Film Festival
May is a busy month so I'm sure it will be over in the blink of an eye. I leave for Florida on May 22 to cover the Special Operations Forces International Conference in Tampa (more on that later), and then I am volunteering for the GI Film Festival in and around...
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