Author Archives: Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

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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.

REALITY OF LIFE, LACK OF DISCIPLINE – OR SOMETHING ELSE?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

It has been a month since my last posting. Mea culpa. I’ve felt very guilty, and many times over the last 4 weeks have said to myself, “this weekend I will post a blog entry.” And then I didn’t. I … Continue reading →

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WHAT REALLY MATTERS?

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

A little over a week ago, my beautiful new Hyundai Santa Fe was totaled in a very scary accident at highway speeds close to 70 mph. Another driver lost control of his vehicle and plowed into the side of my … Continue reading →

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THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL AND PEER CRITIQUES OF YOUR WRITING

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

We work hard at our writing. And if we keep working, there’s a good chance we will get better at it. But there’s also the chance of not being objective about something that doesn’t work – perhaps because it is … Continue reading →

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HIGH PRAISE FOR IN HER MOTHER’S SHOES!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m pleased to announce that In Her Mother’s Shoes is now available in another format – for iPAD! So as of this week you can purchase In Her Mother’s Shoes four ways: Kindle, and Nook, and the iPAD store, directly … Continue reading →

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LIVING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

It was a dream hatched in the winter cold. Visions of camping trips past danced in our heads. We recalled idyllic five to seven day stays on the water-access campsites of Indian Lake, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains … Continue reading →

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Shoes and Other Things

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m absolutely thrilled with the way In Her Mother’s Shoes is selling on Amazon and B & N! The e-book versions went up right on schedule, and I’ve been receiving great feedback. Remember, the soft cover is $12.99 on Amazon and B&N, … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN A WEBSITE?

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I promised myself I would be productive this weekend. I even made a list: 1. Write at least one new chapter of Transition 2. Do an email blast about the release of In Her Mother’s Shoes 3. Watch the science … Continue reading →

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In Her Mother’s Shoes

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m currently in the midst of doing extensive research for book #3, which is shaping up to be my best book yet (and very different from the first two). BUT, I felt the thrill of holding book #2, In Her Mother’s … Continue reading →

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BOOKS AND AUTHORS – NOVEL READS

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Check out Sofia Essen’s new website and blog at http://www.novel-reads.blogspot.com/. She features interviews with authors, book reviews, and her own periodic blog posting. It’s a beautiful site that reflects what must have been hours (days?) of research and effort. And … Continue reading →

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NEW DIRECTIONS

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m way overdue for writing a post, and even this one will be fairly brief. But the reason for my delinquency is legit – or at least I think so! As mentioned in past posts, when I completed In Her … Continue reading →

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