Life in the Past Lane
Official blog of award-winning romantic historical and military fiction author Jessica James
Trail ride into the past
Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James tours Long Branch Plantation in Clarke County, Va.
Release Day for Civil War novel Duty Bound!
It’s release day for award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James’s new Civil War novel Duty Bound, the first volume in the Shades of Gray Trilogy.
Memorial Day: Honor the Sacrifice
Award-winning author Jessica James honors the sacrifices of war veterans for Memorial Day weekend by placing flags on the graves at Lower Marsh Creek Church Cemetery outside Gettysburg.
A trip to Hanover Shoe Farms
I made my annual pilgrimage to the famed Hanover Shoe Farms last weekend, which is the largest Standardbred (trotters and pacers) breeding farm in the world. I worked there many (MANY) years ago, and still enjoy visiting every spring. Nothing puts a smile on my face...
Battle of Monterey Pass
Although I live less than 10 miles away, it's sad to say that I've never visited the Civil War Battle of Monterey Pass site, other than to drive by on my way someplace else. I changed that his week by hiking the Monterey Peak Trail and walking all of the other trails...
Walking in the footsteps of history
Hardships and tragedies befell many families during the American Civil War. The stories of misfortune and heartbreak are touching, tragic, and seemingly endless. For some reason, one family’s wartime journey stood out to me. The story of their pain—and their...
10 copies of Duty Bound up for grabs!
I'm so excited to announce that there are 10 copies of the ebook version of Duty Bound up for grabs on GoodReads! The contest runs from April 1 through April 29, so make sure you head over and sign up for a chance to win. With a pub date of June, you can be the among...
Early review for Duty Bound, Shades of Gray (Vol. 1)
Duty Bound, Volume 1 of the Shades of Gray Civil War Trilogy by award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James, is called a “gripping, epic novel” by InD’tale Magazine.
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.
