Tag Archives: romance

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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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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Out of the gate!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by jessrussellromance

Launched and ready for Reviews! Pleeeease! My thanks to those of you who bought the book. If you haven’t yet, I would love your support! We got up the #201 but it has slipped back now. (This stat is for … Continue reading →

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A little tease…

Posted on July 15, 2017 by jessrussellromance

Excerpt from Mad for the Marquess~ Very well, she would let her hair down. Really, men could be children at times. She pulled the first pin and slid it into her pocket. By the second, he had stopped dead and … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #2 The Reveal!

Posted on July 14, 2017 by jessrussellromance

July 14th! Our gown is finished and Mad for the Marquess is now out! My little book that could is up to #491 in the Historical Victorian category. Will you help it get to #1? Just click Amazon to buy … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress #2 ~ Under Pinnings and Basic Shape

Posted on June 21, 2017 by jessrussellromance

And the winner is: Opalescent Taffeta! The linen was strong early in the voting, but then the taffeta squeaked through. Actually, I am just as happy NOT have to sacrifice these beautifully made curtains to my sewing scissors. They are … Continue reading →

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Say”Yes” to the Dress! #2

Posted on June 16, 2017 by jessrussellromance

Forget the cake on Bastille Day! Instead, pick up a copy of Mad for the Marquess! Or better yet, have your cake and read the book too! Now, for:  Say “Yes” to the Dress (#2)! No more hand-stitching! The sewing … Continue reading →

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