Life in the Past Lane
Official blog of award-winning romantic historical and military fiction author Jessica James
4th of July boat ride to historic St. Clement’s Island
St. Clement's - A little island with lots of history I thought I was just going on a fun boat ride with my brother over the 4th of July holiday, but ended up finding lots of history when our adventure took us to St. Clement's Island. For starters, this little island...
read moreLacewood is here! New book…new tree…new beginning!
Award-winning author Jessica James plants a sycamore tree in honor of her new women’s fiction novel Lacewood.
read moreMemorial Day Flags: A tribute to soldiers past and present
The honor of placing flags on the headstones of our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day by award-winning author Jessica James.
read moreNational Poppy Day
The Friday before Memorial Day has been designated National Poppy Day.
read moreLacewood: A story of the past and present
Lacewood pub date only one month away! I don't remember ever having been this excited over a book release! Lacewood will officially launch on June 18, and I can't wait to get it into readers' hands. For those of you who don't know the story behind Lacewood, it all...
read morePre-order links for Lacewood coming this month!
Lacewood pre-order links coming soon!
read moreA visit to the historic White House
Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James tours the White House on Veterans’ Day weekend.
read moreFront Line a Silver Falchion Award Finalist
I am busy working on my next novel, but I was very honored to learn that Front Line, the third book in my Phantom Force Tactical series, was honored as a Finalist in the coveted Silver Falchion Award contest. The award is given out annually at the Killer Nashville...
read more‘Salute with Love’ military author event
The military author and reader event of the year is almost here! Salute with Love Book Signing is being held in Valley Forge on Aug. 18. I can't believe we are in the closing weeks of summer. It really hit me when I was standing at the checkout counter and saw Reese's...
read moreBook signing in historic Valley Forge
I can't believe how fast summer is flying by! My next book signing is Aug. 18 in beautiful and historic Valley Forge, PA! The event is called SALUTE with LOVE, and will feature dozens of authors who write books with military themes. I will have my latest book,...
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