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About jessrussellromance

Award winning romance writer.

Finished!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by jessrussellromance

TaDa!   And now me modeling~ ( if you click on the picture you can see it magnified) Things I learned making this gown~ Hand sewing a simple straight seam takes about 5 x’s longer than using a machine. Use … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #5

Posted on September 18, 2014 by jessrussellromance

8 Days till Release Day!!! The 26th! but first… Behold! The SQUARE bodice is now complete~ And…the back. And Finally the winner for the sleeve shape is… Button! I think the notion of UN-buttoning had a lot to do with many … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #4

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jessrussellromance

We have come to the final design element: the sleeve. But first~ The winner of the neckline shape is… SQUARE! Square (Lizzy) was Very close with Vee (Jane), but Lizzy won out! Doesn’t she always? (I mean Jane is lovely, but, … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #3

Posted on September 4, 2014 by jessrussellromance

And the winner for the over-dress is… LACE! Lots of rather naughty responses about “Organdy” (you know who you are.) I guess I am asking for that kind of behavior being a writer of “bodice rippers.” Another thoughtful comment was that … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #2

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jessrussellromance

And the winner of the underskirt is…… Blush PINK! A very tight race! My cousin voted purple for her favorite team, the Ravens. One practical “What would Jane Austin do” gal voted for Wedgewood because she felt it would show … Continue reading →

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Say “Yes” to the Dress!

Posted on August 21, 2014 by jessrussellromance

In my Regency romance, The Dressmaker’s Duke, (out September 26th) my Heroine, Olivia Weston, is, well, a dressmaker. To help launch the book I have decided to create a Regency gown from scratch, just as Olivia would have done. Imagine … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal and Interview with artist Debbie Taylor.

Posted on July 24, 2014 by jessrussellromance

Today I am revealing the face of my baby! Please say hello to Olivia and Rhys my heroine and hero in  The Dressmaker’s Duke! As a writer you spend hours and hours imagining your characters, living in their skins, coming to know … Continue reading →

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My Writing Process

Posted on March 17, 2014 by jessrussellromance

Thanks so much Cynthia (http://cynthiayoungauthor.com) for inviting me to tour with you! Cynthia has been a real rock as a critique partner and an occasional hand holder when things get sticky. What am I working on? I am really excited … Continue reading →

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The Aunt Petunia Dilemma

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jessrussellromance

Ok, you’ve written the book. And the book has actually sold. You feverishly work with your editor polishing and perfecting. The launch date is set (well, as set as it’s ever going to be) Now who will buy your baby? Hopefully, … Continue reading →

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The Wild Rose Press

Posted on February 1, 2014 by jessrussellromance

Congrats to my publisher The Wild Rose Press Voted Best Publisher 6 years in a row!

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