Jessica James

Jessica James

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Jessica James is the award-winning author of the historical fiction novel Shades of Gray, an epic Civil War love story that has twice overtaken Gone with the Wind on the Amazon bestseller list in the romance/historical/U.S. category. A former newspaper editor, she spent 18 years in a newsroom before turning her attention to fiction writing. She holds a master's degree in communications and a bachelor's degree in public relations/journalism. Her new novel, Noble Cause is an April, 2011 release.

She Does Not Fear the Snow

She Does Not Fear the Snow

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<p><font color="#000000" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height:normal;">An Amazon #1 bestseller with 50+ glowing reviews. </span></font></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Available in Kindle and print.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">From the very start of her faith autobiography, ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow’, author Bobbie Ann Cole reaches out across the page and endears herself to her reader. You will very quickly feel that you know her, and will be richer for the knowledge. </span></p><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;height:auto;"><div>She comes to Israel, seeking meaning and purpose for her life, following breast cancer and the demise of her long-standing marriage. There, God claims her and lays a trail of miracles that lead her from her native England to a new husband of faith in Atlantic Canada. <br />Though she is upfront about her ending, you’ll find yourself longing to learn the next step in her discovery of new love and deeper faith journey. This is one of those books you just can’t put down. Potentially, you’ll be following the twists and turns of her journey into the wee small hours. <br />‘A mysterious rug with a life-changing message, a Ruth-type love story, fascinating interactions with other believers, poetic descriptions of landscapes many native Canadians take for granted—and a message of God’s love and salvation,’ writes critic Margaret Welwood. ‘Bobbie Ann Cole’s story is a little too strange and untidy to be fiction. As a true story, it will leave you satisfied, yet wanting to know more.’ <br />‘Often times, life will take us to the end of our rope, leaving us helpless and at our wit’s end. Yet, even in such dire situations, our God is not helpless. He will bring in plentiful harvest – a harvest of renewal, hope, joy and happiness in our life,’ says Khamneithang Vaiphei. ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow is an incredible testimony that will have a profound impact on you.’ <br />If mystery, romance, women’s faith issues, the Jewish roots of Christianity, Christian living or outreach appeal to you, you will find much to enjoy.</div><div> </div></div>

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<p class="MsoTitle" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:center;" align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></strong></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font></p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"><strong><em>“It is a book that I think could have the impact… of a ‘<span class="yshortcuts">Gone With the Wind.’</span></em></strong></span><span class="yshortcuts"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">’ ” </span></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">–<span>   </span></span><em><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;">Jonathan A. Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History and Director for Civil War Studies, Lord Fairfax Community College</span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></em></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"><strong><em>“Explores the War Between the States in a way that will touch you like no other work of fiction.”</em></strong></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"><span>  </span></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">– </span><em><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;">The Book Connection</span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></em></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><em><strong><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;">“A fine addition to anyone's library of historical novels.”</span></strong></em><em><span style="color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"><span>  </span></span></em><span style="color:#000000;"><font face="Garamond">– </font></span><strong><em><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;">J.E.B. Stuart, V</span></em></strong><strong><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"></span></strong></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt 1in;text-indent:-.25in;text-align:right;" align="right"><strong><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;"><span><font face="Garamond" size="3">-</font><span style="font:7pt 'Times New Roman';">          </span></span></span></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"></span></em></strong></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“I think it is the best Civil War fiction book since Cold Mountain.”</span></em></strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span><em><span style="color:#000000;">– </span><span style="color:#000000;"><span> </span>James D. Bibb SCV Trimble Camp 1836</span></em><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“[James] has drawn a picture filled with conflict and love, loyalty and betrayal, history and romance, and a passion of lives lived in the moment.”</span></em></strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="color:#000000;">– </span><em><span style="color:#000000;"><span> </span>Jim Miller, Civil War Notebook</span></em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></strong></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“Well written and expertly executed… You cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the Civil War.”</span></em></strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="color:#000000;">–<span>  </span></span><em><span style="color:#000000;">Book Review Journal</span></em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-indent:0in;line-height:normal;text-align:center;" align="center"><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:12pt;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“Shades of Gray is a beautiful story with a timeless message. It touched my heart and soul.”</span></em></strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span>  </span></span><span style="color:#000000;">– </span><em><span style="color:#000000;">Catherine Bennett</span></em></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"><strong><em>“Has the power to touch you deeply.”</em></strong></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">– </span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">MyShelf</span></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">“</span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"><strong><em>One of the most moving Civil War stories I have ever read. I had to remind myself this was fiction.”</em></strong></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">– </span><em><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;">Review Your Books</span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></em></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“The book took my breath away. Honestly, you will not sleep.”</span></em></strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="color:#000000;">–<span>  </span></span><em><span style="color:#000000;">A Bookworm’s Dinner Blog</span></em><em><span style="color:#000000;"></span></em></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">“</span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"><strong><em>This is not a contemporary retelling of the Civil War as much as it is a sympathetic and loving portrait. Interpersonal conflict as well as battlefield conflict make the book a page-turner and quick read.”</em></strong></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">– </span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;"><em>Historical Novel Society</em></span></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .25in;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <p><font size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoBodyText3" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><span lang="en" style="color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;" xml:lang="en"><strong><em>“[James’]<span>  </span>work stands out among the best of the historical novelists, and is a worthy addition to the Civil War fiction line-up. Huzzah!”</em></strong></span><span lang="en" style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;" xml:lang="en"></span><span style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;">–<span>  </span></span><span lang="en" style="font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-family:Garamond;" xml:lang="en"><em>Scott Mingus, Civil War Blogger</em></span></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“… Exciting, intense, romantic, and thrilling from start to finish. The most balanced book on the War Between the States I have ever read.”</span></em></strong><span style="color:#000000;"></span><span style="color:#000000;">–<span>  </span></span><em><span style="color:#000000;">Bob O’Connor, Author of The Virginian Who Might Have Saved Lincoln</span></em></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt .25in;"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p> <p><font face="Garamond" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“Andrea and Hunter are like a Virginian, Civil War-era Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy</span></em></strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">.” </span></em><em><span style="color:#000000;">– </span></em><em><span style="color:#000000;"><span> </span>Shana </span></em><em><span style="color:#000000;">Schmadeke</span></em></font></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:12pt;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <br /><p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;line-height:normal;text-align:right;" align="right"><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:12pt;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-family:Garamond;"></span></p> <br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;"><font size="3"><font face="Garamond"><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">“Readers will find the attention to historical detail impeccable and the characters are so strongly drawn that the history does not eclipse the forward trajectory of the story.”<span>  </span></span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">–<span>  </span></span></em></strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Foreword Magazine<strong></strong></span></em></font></font></p> <p></p>