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About jessrussellromance

Award winning romance writer.

Crazy for the Countess Arrives!

Posted on November 30, 2025 by jessrussellromance

Below is a peek at the first few pages~ Excerpt: Prologue January 1864 Mayfair, London Nora St. James, Countess of Havermere, should not have attended the burial. Gently bred women did not go to such events. They were deemed too … Continue reading →

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Inspiration! Mad for the Marquess~

Posted on August 25, 2025 by jessrussellromance
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This summer~

Posted on July 21, 2025 by jessrussellromance

As many of you know, in addition to writing historical romances, I also act (among other creative pursuits). This summer is a busy one! I’m thrilled to be re-releasing my RITA finalist, Mad for the Marquess, launching my brand-new book, … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

Posted on July 18, 2025 by jessrussellromance

New Release, CRAZY FOR THE COUNTESS, and re-issuing MY RITA finalist book, MAD FOR THE MARQUESS! COVER REVEAL TO COME SOON!

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Rainy Day Eggs

Posted on April 9, 2020 by jessrussellromance

I should be writing. I should be sorting out my house. Lots of “shoulds.” But I don’t feel like doing any of it on this rainy and windy day. Some of you know I love to carve pumpkins: I get … Continue reading →

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The Skirt in Action!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by jessrussellromance

So, I did not win the Rita Award. It  went to the wonderful Kelly Bowen, who won a Rita last year as well.  HERE is a list of all the winners. BUT, I had a wonderful time seeing friends and connecting … Continue reading →

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Romancing the Skirt

Posted on July 17, 2018 by jessrussellromance

July’s   part deux! So the futzing is finished. I bagged the idea of the underskirt, I wanted the skirt to be wispy and fluttery. The extra volume didn’t really add anything. Instead I stitched some horsehair braid into the … Continue reading →

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Curtains, and Covers, and Skirts, Oh My!

Posted on July 10, 2018 by jessrussellromance

Nocturnal Musings ~or~ Curtains and Covers and Skirts, Oh My! July’s So what to wear? What to wear? What to WEAR? The Romance Writers of America’s RITA® AWARDS loom and I know I promised you  a variety of pretty frocks … Continue reading →

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Color my World

Posted on April 23, 2018 by jessrussellromance

I am resurrecting Trash to Treasure! This particular project has to do with my “Lipstick on a Pig Project.” My building was built between Wadsworth and Broadway on 181st street in 1906. This is my subway station. They are working … Continue reading →

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RITA Finalist !

Posted on April 9, 2018 by jessrussellromance

A couple of weeks ago I put down my jig saw and answered the phone (yes, I answered it, surprisingly) only to find out my book, Mad for the Marquess, is a finalist in the Romance Writers of America RITA … Continue reading →

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