Jessica James is an award-winning novelist, veteran newspaper journalist and freelance writer who shares her passion for history and travel by writing about off-the-beaten path locations across the United States.
Her blog
Past Lane Travels has been named the #1 history and travel blog in the USA, and features places of historical interest as well as cultural and regional destinations that are often overlooked.
For those who enjoy dirt roads instead of highways, and a slow pace instead of the rat race, Past Lane Travels uncovers hidden gems that inspire travelers to want to learn more.
Jessica specializes in writing in-depth features for print and has appeared in a wide range of publications, including Vietnam Magazine, The Epoch Times Travel Section and ROVA. She is also the author of 18 novels and the winner of more than a dozen literary awards. Jessica’s historical fiction and suspense/thrillers 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.
Jessica has a special place in her heart for old houses, old trees and old books. She is a member of Novelists Inc., Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association.