Monthly Archives: September 2011

WHY FANTASY?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Today I’d like to welcome Yvonne Hertzberger as my guest blogger. Yvonne, like me, came to the writing life in a “more mature stage” of life. Here she talks about how she launched her writing career with fantasy: Over the … Continue reading →

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Troy High School Cheerleaders in 1967

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

This is a departure from my usual blogs to hunt for “missing persons.”. Were you a cheerleader at Troy High School in 1967? (or know someone who was?) Friendly’s on Hoosick in Troy has a huge photo of that year’s … Continue reading →

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Writing influences-Anne Tyler, Hillary C

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Writing influences-Anne Tyler, Hillary Clinton, or perhaps Benjamin Button? Sofia Essen interviews author Dawn Lajeunesse http://ow.ly/6y4EN

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Adirondack Authors’ Reception

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Adirondack Authors’ Reception & Book Signing SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Noon till 3 p.m. Saratoga Train Station 26 Station Lane Saratoga Springs, NY Hosted by: Focus on Humanity Foundation Seventeen North Country Authors will celebrate the arrival of the Saratoga & North … Continue reading →

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America – Tarnished But Still Beautiful

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

For this tenth anniversary of the tragic and world-changing events of 9/11, I’m going to digress a bit from my usual topics. I was watching the NBC special this morning and obviously was very moved by the scenes and memories, … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief and Loss, Patriotism, Writing | Tagged 9/11, grief, loss, national pride, national service, patriotism, USA | 2 Comments

Mark your calendars NYS Capital Region r

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Mark your calendars NYS Capital Region readers: Lady Myah Brown, president of Focus on Humanity (a not-for-profit organization which provides disaster relief and recovery services) is hosting a fundraising event for Adirondack authors at her gift shop and cafe at … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU ONE OF THE HEIRS TO MANHATTAN?

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

“Genealogy can often be used as a base for the historical fiction writer. Following the lives of our ancestors brings us into a particular setting so that time and place both encircle and thread the story. However, for the novelist, one … Continue reading →

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IONA PORTAL IS A MUST READ

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I haven’t been this blown away by a book since the Steig Larson trilogy. Maybe it was because I don’t usually choose books in the fantasy/sci fi genre. Maybe my expectations were low, as they often are with self-published books (as … Continue reading →