Life in the Past Lane
Official blog of award-winning romantic historical and military fiction author Jessica James
Lacewood: 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...
Pre-order links for Lacewood coming this month!
Lacewood pre-order links coming soon!
A visit to the historic White House
Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James tours the White House on Veterans’ Day weekend.
Front 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...
‘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...
Book 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,...
Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day
Award-winning military suspense author reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering our fallen.
Book signing at beautiful Morven Park
What could be more exciting for an author of Civil War fiction than to sign books at a beautiful mansion where troops once trained and lived? What makes it even more exciting for me is that the house is featured on the cover of my new release, The Lion of the South!...
Books, Beer, and History!
I'm very excited about my upcoming book signing at Battlefield Brew Works in Gettysburg, Pa. And, no, not just because it's going to take place at an establishment that creates craft beers and whiskey, but because I will be signing in a historic barn that served as a...
A book signing like none other
THE LION OF THE SOUTH is out! So excited to be holding my official launch and book signing at BATTLEFIELD BREW WORKS in my hometown of Gettysburg, Pa. I can't imagine a better place to release a Civil War novel! Gettysburg Brew Works is located in the barn of the W.H....