Life in the Past Lane
Official blog of award-winning romantic historical and military fiction author Jessica James
Cover reveal for new Civil War series
Cover Reveal! Jessica James Books or here NN Lights Book Heaven Historical Fiction I'm so excited to announce that the new Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy will be released this June! First released in 2008, Shades of Gray was so popular that I decided to use...
Civil War love letters from Stonewall Jackson
Love letters of Civil War General Stonewall Jackson on award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James’ blog on Valentine’s Day.
Poignant love letter from the Civil War
This is the second installment of my Civil War love letter series during Valentine's Day week. Featured today is Dr. Harvey Black and his especially eloquent letter to his wife. Dr. Harvey Black In April of 1861, the beginning of the Civil War, Dr. Black...
From the Heart: Civil War love letters
Poignant love stories written by heroes from the Civil War.
Was 2020 a year to remember? Or forget?
Award-winning author Jessica James looks back on 2020, the Year of Covid (Chinese Virus).
Book Signing at the National Apple Museum
Award-winning author Jessica James signed books at the historical National Apple Museum in Biglerville, Pa. Located in a pre-Civil War Bank Barn, it is the only museum dedicated to the apple industry in the world.
Keep History In Your Heart for Thanksgiving
November is a month everyone looks forward to as a time to give thanks, meet with family...and eat! But with many of our family gatherings canceled or reduced due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, our celebrations will look different this year. Don't despair. We...
Veterans Day Tribute
Thank a veteran for all we have I'm so glad the nation has a day set aside to honor our veterans. There is something special about those who elect to stand and defend our country at the risk of death... We owe them a great debt of gratitude. Starting with our valiant...
A step back in time at historic Woodlawn
Award-winning author Jessica James visits historic Woodlawn in Ridge, Md., built by Revolutionary War Colonel Mathias Clark.
Historic Ride Through Mosby Country
As many of you know, Fall is my favorite time of year. So when the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area (formerly the Mosby Heritage Area), scheduled a trail ride near Upperville, I had to go. The drive down to Virginia was spectacular, with the sun rising over...
