Category Archives: romance

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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And the Winner is…

Posted on September 2, 2017 by jessrussellromance

the Winner is…. Congrats, Susan! You will receive this handmade gift! A batik tissue box featuring Orange Carp. (Carp are good luck, BTW.) If you are interested in seeing pics of the batik process click HERE. Thank you to all … Continue reading →

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ONE MORE WEEK!

Posted on August 11, 2017 by jessrussellromance

We are up the 30 reviews! Thank you! Just 20 more and Amazon will start to recommend the book. So I’m adding one more week to get to our 50 goal. Now for our glitzy gown. Most of you wanted … Continue reading →

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Schmaltz and more Schmaltz!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jessrussellromance

Schmaltz: cloying or exaggerated. (Also means, rendered chicken fat. Well, our dress is definitely getting fatter!) We are up to 23 reviews! Again, thanks so much to those who have posted. It is a rather longish book, and I know … Continue reading →

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Let the embellishments begin!

Posted on July 25, 2017 by jessrussellromance

We are up to 16 Reviews! 7 days left to get to our goal of 50! Who will win the handmade prize? Shoot me an email to let me know you have purchased the book and I will enter your … Continue reading →

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