Life in the Past Lane
Official blog of award-winning romantic historical and military fiction author Jessica James
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....
Civil War novel debuting in No. 1 spot in Christian Historical Fiction
'THE LION OF THE SOUTH' climbs to top I'm so excited to share that my new Civil War novel, The Lion of the South, is listed as the No. 1 NEW RELEASE in Christian Historical Fiction on Amazon! The official pub date is still a week away on April 12, so there is still...
A grandmother’s take on Christmas
The Meaning of Christmas Note: I have lots of things that help keep alive the memory of my grandmother -- pictures, dried flower arrangements, and boxes of things that were dear to her. But nothing makes me think of her more than reading the words she wrote while...
Historical Fiction Author Lives Life in the Past Lane
Historical Fiction Author reminisces A long time ago -- back when I was a new historical fiction author -- I had a blog called Life in the Past Lane. At the time, "the past" was the Civil War and the Revolutionary Wars, two periods that I love to write about. But the...
A visit to historic Morven Park
Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James visits historic Morven Park, a Civil War encampment in 1861 through 1862.
DEADLINE wins IndieBRAG Medallion
Deadline: A Phantom Force Tactical Novel (Book 1) by award-winning author Jessica James, has been honored with a prestigious IndieBRAG Medallion.
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.
Looking 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...
SWAT 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...
