Jessica James is an award-winning author of historical fiction and mystery/thrillers, and a few other genres. She is a four-time recipient of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, and has earned numerous other honors, including a Golden Leaf Award and a Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal. Beyond fiction, Jessica shares her passion for travel and American history through her blog, Past Lane Travels, where she spotlights hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path historical destinations—especially those tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Her latest dual-era mystery, The Monarch Alliance, is set at a real historic hotel she visited during her travels. Connect with her at www.jessicajamesbooks.com or www.pastlanetravels.com.
