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.

Kirkus Review for Autumn Colors

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Just had to brag a little. When Autumn Colors was published, my dream was to have a review by the likes of Kirkus or Publishers Weekly. I sent copies to them last fall, but never heard anything. Until today! The … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATION COMES IN MANY FORMS

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

The year was 2002. It was significant in a number of ways. My husband, Dennis, retired from his career of over three decades. We were building our dream retirement home, a log house on water in the Adirondacks. It also … Continue reading →

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Drive and Desire – Essential To Publishing Success

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Drive and desire are two words that can be either nouns or verbs. Both are critical to fulfilling the dream to be a published novelist, particularly when you have neither fame nor connections to make you attractive to the publishing … Continue reading →

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The Mother-Daughter Relationship Challenge

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

On Sunday we will be paying tribute to the mothers in our lives – and perhaps remembering those who are no longer with us. The mother-daughter relationship often is fraught with conflict. The teen or adult daughters tend to blame … Continue reading →

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Peer Review for Improving Writing

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

A few postings ago I asked if anyone was interested in being involved in an on-line peer review group. I wasn’t inundated with takers – only one – but it’s hard to know if that was due to lack of … Continue reading →

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Mature Woman’s Perspective on Pitch Slams

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I spent the past two days at the Writers Digest Annual Conference in NYC. It made me feel I’m starting my writing career about 30 years too late. Lots of young, hopeful aspiring writers. I’m not completely sure what turned me off … Continue reading →

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THE UNIVERSE GIVES US WHAT WE NEED, NOT WHAT WE WANT

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

As I’ve indicated in some prior entries, achieving success with a first novel when you don’t have a major publisher and/or you aren’t a celebrity is, to say the least, a challenge.  I’ve had more doors slammed in my face … Continue reading →

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The Unknown Author and Novel Publicity

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Since I have been submerged in the murky process of building a buzz for Autumn Colors – seeking reviews, sending out press releases, getting the word out on-line – I’ve begun to feel a bit like I’m sinking into quicksand. … Continue reading →

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This and that

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

It’s been a while! Like everyone, I’ve been caught up in the holiday activities that are piled on top of working, commuting, exercising and of course, preparing for the release of my novel, Autumn Colors, in early January. I’ve also … Continue reading →

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Scaling Author Mountain – Part Three – The Author Generation Gap

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

 I’m taking a little detour from writing about my own publication process to talk about a real-life marketing experience – the Chronicle Book Fair in Glens Falls, NY.  I participated in my first book fair as the author of Autumn Colors yesterday. … Continue reading →

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