Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia by Jessica James is a Best Regional Fiction award finalist.
United States of America (Press Release) May 14, 2008 --
Patriot Press has announced that Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia, by Jessica James, is a finalist in the Best Regional Fiction category for the 2008 IPPY awards program.
“I am elated to have been chosen a finalist and hope that I can do honor to the commonwealth of Virginia through this novel,” James said. “The best reward would be to have the opportunity to bring widespread attention to our nation’s past.”
Since its debut in January, the book has received high praise from Civil War historians and authors, and continues to garner favorable reviews in the historical and romantic fiction genres. Foreword Magazine notes that readers will find the attention to historical detail “impeccable,” while Book Review Journal calls the novel well written and expertly executed. “You cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the Civil War.”
Lauded for its ability to evoke intense emotion, Shades of Gray presents the passionate debate of The War Between the States in an epic tale of love and adventure. Bookpleasures.com says “the intense sorrow, frustration, and ultimately love, seem to transcend the pages to settle in the very marrow of the reader’s bones.”
Despite its length (528 pages), the Historical Novel Society calls the book “a page-turner and quick read,” as does Civil War author Virginia Morton who praised it as “an incredible achievement and a treasure.”
Readers can keep up to date on developments at www.jessicajamesbooks.com, www.patriotpressbooks.com or James’ Shades of Gray page on Amazon.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards have been awarded since 1996 to the best independently published books of the year. This year’s contest attracted more than 3,100 entries from 49 states and 16 countries.
Award winners will be announced May 30.
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“I am elated to have been chosen a finalist and hope that I can do honor to the commonwealth of Virginia through this novel,” James said. “The best reward would be to have the opportunity to bring widespread attention to our nation’s past.”
Since its debut in January, the book has received high praise from Civil War historians and authors, and continues to garner favorable reviews in the historical and romantic fiction genres. Foreword Magazine notes that readers will find the attention to historical detail “impeccable,” while Book Review Journal calls the novel well written and expertly executed. “You cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the Civil War.”
Lauded for its ability to evoke intense emotion, Shades of Gray presents the passionate debate of The War Between the States in an epic tale of love and adventure. Bookpleasures.com says “the intense sorrow, frustration, and ultimately love, seem to transcend the pages to settle in the very marrow of the reader’s bones.”
Despite its length (528 pages), the Historical Novel Society calls the book “a page-turner and quick read,” as does Civil War author Virginia Morton who praised it as “an incredible achievement and a treasure.”
Readers can keep up to date on developments at www.jessicajamesbooks.com, www.patriotpressbooks.com or James’ Shades of Gray page on Amazon.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards have been awarded since 1996 to the best independently published books of the year. This year’s contest attracted more than 3,100 entries from 49 states and 16 countries.
Award winners will be announced May 30.
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