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Author Archives: jessrussellromance
T-Shirt to “SQUEE”-Shirt
Welcome to July’s I’m calling it T-Shirt to Squee-Shirt This month I wanted to try something that would be very accessible for my readers. After all everyone has a old T-shirt and everyone has a pair of scissors. So the … Continue reading
Diamond in the Rough to Pretty in Pink
Welcome to the June edition of I’m calling it Diamond in the Rough to Pretty in PINK. This find is really a diamond in the rough. The “diamonds” and beading were what attracted me to this potentially fabulous Frock. Here it is: … Continue reading
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Tagged dressmaking, Jess Russell, Regency, romance, sewing, The Dressmake's Duke, thrift shops, Trash to Treasure
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Burned to Beautiful!
This month’s I am calling Burned to Beautiful. My 40th birthday was September 15, 2001. As you might guess we had other things on our minds than celebrating my birthday. How about simply being alive? Counting your blessings not the … Continue reading
NRCA finalist! Twice!
The Dressmaker’s Duke is a finalist in the National Readers Choice Awards for: Best First Book! Also…it is a finalist in the Historical category!
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Hot Mess to On Fire
Welcome to this month’s I’m calling it: “HOT MESS” to “ON FIRE” I unearthed this “little” beauty (as you can see its HUGE) from my church thrift store on 96th Street. It was $7. I honestly did not know WHAT I was … Continue reading
Heavy Metal to Midriff Melody
Welcome to #4 Heavy Metal to Midriff Melody this month’s~ I unearthed this “Treasure” at the Salvation Army on 96th Street. They were just about to put it on the floor when I snagged it for a cool $24.99. Expensive for … Continue reading
The Dressmaker’s Duke is .99 cents!
Woo Hoot! The Dressmaker’s Duke is still a mere .99 cents! Already have it? Then Spread the Love and gift the book to someone in need of a little steamy romance! Don’t have a e-reader? Download the kindle app to the computer! … Continue reading
MY BIG FAT BLOG TOUR
MY BIG FAT BLOG TOUR I’ll be featured on various blogs over these two weeks From February 23~ March 9th. Please stop by and take a gander. And remember The Dressmaker’s Duke (e-book) is ON SALE for .99 cents through … Continue reading
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Tagged blog tour, Regency, reviews, romance, The Dressmaker's Duke
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Wedding to Wearable (#3 Trash to Treasure)
Wedding to Wearable Welcome to installment #3 of: Today I am taking a 70’s (I think) bridal gown and reinventing it into a new 2015 evening gown. Now, some of you may sigh and think, “Oh, to destroy someone’s wedding … Continue reading
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Tagged best seller, gown, hand-made, Jess Russell, Regency, sewing, The Dressmaker's Duke, Thrift store, Trash to Treasure, vote
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Trash to Treasure 1900’s to 1800’s
Ready, Set, Redingote! Welcome to the second installment of my “Trash to Treasure” series. Lots of fun comments on my re-vamped sheath dress. The over-whelming consensus was my efforts made it BETTER! Yeah! Chalk one up for me! Now we move … Continue reading
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Tagged Redingote, Regency, sewing, The Dressmaker's Duke, thrift shops
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