Jessica James

Jessica James is an award-winning author of suspense, historical fiction, and military fiction ranging from the Revolutionary War to modern day. She is the only two-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, and received a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America in 2016.

Her novels appeal to both men and women and are featured in library collections all over the United States including Harvard and the U.S. Naval Academy. By weaving the principles of courage, devotion, duty, and dedication into each book, she attempts to honor the unsung heroes of the American military—past and present—and to convey the magnitude of their sacrifice and service.

James resides in Gettysburg, Pa., and is a member of the Military Writers Society of America, the Independent Book Publishers Association, and the Romance Writers of America.

Jessica James Awards

2016 Gold Metal Military Writers Society of America

2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Bronze Winner Romance – Suspense

2016 Finalist for BOOK OF THE YEAR in Foreword Magazine’s IndieFab contest

2015 NJRW Golden Leaf Award

2014 Valley Forge Romance Writers Sheila Award Finalist

2014 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction

2014 Reader’s Crown Award Finalist

2014 Next Generation Indie Award Finalist in Fiction/Religious

2013 USA “Best Books 2013” Finalist in Fiction/Religious

2012 Bronze winner Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in Romance

2011 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction

2011 USA "Best Books 2011" Finalist in Historical Fiction

2011 Next Generation Indie Award for Best Regional Fiction

2011 Next Generation Indie Finalist in Romance

2011 Next Generation Indie Finalist in Historical Fiction

2011 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award

2010 Military Writers Society Award in Historical Fiction

2009 HOLT Medallion Finalist for Best Southern Theme

2008 Indie Next Generation Award for Best Regional Fiction

2008 Indie Next Generation Finalist for Best Historical Fiction

2008 IPPY Award for Best Regional Fiction

2008 ForeWord Magazine Finalist for Book of the Year in Romance category