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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.

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Posted on July 16, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

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The Journey Begins for “Journey”

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I bit the bullet and started searching for an agent for Sentimental Journey. Having done all my research previously and compiled an optimistic twenty selections to start with, I sent the first one out yesterday. And ten hours later received … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

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When To Submit Your Novel to an Agent?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m constantly looking for ways to improve the odds for finding representation for my next book, currently titled Sentimental Journey. Having taken dozens of courses and webinars, I’m working now on moving from “good writing” to “I have to have … Continue reading →

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HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

What are you willing to give up to free up the time to chase your dreams? And are the significant others in your life who would be affected willing to give up as much? That’s the dilemma I’m facing at … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Loss and Grief

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Autumn Colors is more than a novel. It’s a study of loss, and how people deal with loss. Loss is universal, regardless of age or life condition. There’s Kerry, the main character, whose whole life seems to be about losses … Continue reading →

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MEMOIR OR FICTION?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’ve been meeting with book clubs and doing signings since the release of Autumn Colors. A question that comes up repeatedly when I tell groups that the story is based on a real life experience is “why did you not … Continue reading →

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THERE’S NO DEADLINE ON GRIEF

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’ve been talking with a dear friend recently about “getting over” and “moving on” from the loss of a loved one. Specifically, we discussed the expectations of others on how long it’s reasonable to grieve. Let me start by saying … Continue reading →

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Why Self-Published Books “Get No Respect”

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Well, for starters, some of them are just plain awful. Although many writers have good stories to tell, they often make two errors: 1) they don’t hone their writing skills through courses, conferences and reading; and 2) they fail to … Continue reading →

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HIV and AIDS – Still Thriving After All These Years

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m often asked what motivated me to include Hilary and George, a young married couple with AIDS, in the mix of characters in my novel, Autumn Colors. It wasn’t something I planned at the outset of the story. But it … Continue reading →

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