Award-winning Civil War author Jessica James steals hearts with her novel Shades of Gray, and finds success in wake of 150th anniversary of the War Between the States.

Award-winning historical fiction author Jessica James is featured in the new book '50 Great Writers You Should be Reading,' published by The Author's Show, an audio and video broadcast network.

Civil War novelist Jessica James will sign copies of her award-winning novel Shades of Gray at Historic Blenehim in Fairfax, Va. on Feb. 27.