Author Archives: Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

About Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I, like so many others, am a novelist struggling for recognition. My last three novels, THE EYES HAVE IT, IN HER MOTHER'S SHOES and STAR CATCHING, are available in e-book format through Amazon and other formats by request here or on my website. AUTUMN COLORS was my first novel and is still available through Amazon and B&N in multiple formats. My early writings are women's fiction, one also suitable for YA. My work-in-progress is a historical fiction about the Armenians who settled in Troy, NY in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Come visit me at my website: www.dawnlajeunesse.com.

Survival Tips for a Pandemic, aka Zombies.

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Source: Survival Tips for a Pandemic, aka Zombies. We all do a certain amount of skimming across blog sites and internet sites – who has time (or reads fast enough) to read every site you hit on? That said, it … Continue reading →

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How Much Does Amazon Pay Kindle Unlimited ALL-STARS?

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Source: How Much Does Amazon Pay Kindle Unlimited ALL-STARS? All I can say is…WOW! I had no idea there are actually some decent dollars available through Amazon if you get your book into one of the leading positions.

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Snowflakes In A Blizzard

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

This is for all of the writers out there who sometimes feel like a snowflake in a blizzard of books all vying for attention (and dollars) of the buying public. Last year, former journalist Darrell Laurent started a blog specifically … Continue reading →

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WHO AM I?

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Source: WHO AM I?

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In Her Mother’s Shoes

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

TOOTING MY OWN HORN My second novel, published in 2012, recently was featured in the Snowflakes In A Blizzard blog – couldn’t resist sharing it: Source: In Her Mother’s Shoes

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Seven Keys to Unforgettable Characters

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Source: Seven Keys to Unforgettable Characters Bob Mayer’s keys to unforgettable characters is an excellent reminder of some things we writers take for granted (but don’t always apply), along with a few refreshing insights!

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PROGRESS WITH 2016 WRITING GOALS

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Greetings from frigid upstate New York! This weekend we are anticipating Minus 40 degrees with wind chill! The Good News: I guess you might say I’ve learned something about my lifestyle over the past six weeks. The Bad News: I … Continue reading →

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The OREO Method of Critique

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Originally posted on Clarbojahn's Blog:
Hi Readers! Some of you have asked what I meant by the Oreo method of critique last post. It goes by several names and here is the method I use when I give critiques.…

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WINNING AN AGENT: MAYBE THIS TIME

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Winning the attention of a well-connected agent and major publisher—AND having your novel viewed by the publisher as worthy of considerable investment—isn’t just about writing a good story. That’s part of it (unless you are a celebrity, which automatically propels … Continue reading →