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.

THE EYES HAVE IT: WEEK 4 ON MARKET

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Today marks four weeks since the release of The Eyes Have It!  It has been an eventful month, contacting local bookstores and libraries, running book giveaway contests and soliciting reviews, following up on promotional leads from the publisher, etc. Feedback has … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATING OUR ARMENIAN HERITAGE

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Pa-ree lo’o ees! Good Morning! Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending time with my extended Armenian family in the Boston area. My local cousin, my sister and her spouse, and I joined with cousins for an Essegian/Mahakian reunion … Continue reading →

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WRITING THIS AND THAT

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

What a whirlwind week this has been! I can’t remember when I’ve been more enthusiastic about writing done and writing planned! In the first six days post release, the copies have flown off my shelf and out of Amazon and … Continue reading →

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THE EYES HAVE IT Giveaway Ends Soon!

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Get in it to win it!    Drawing is next Thursday! Don’t miss out! Leave a comment “I want to win a copy.” Or go to my Facebook Page and comment “I want to win a copy.”

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WIN A COPY OF THE EYES HAVE IT!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Celebrating the official release of The Eyes Have It, we are announcing a drawing to win a copy of the new romantic thriller! Check out the press release: Young Love Takes Center Stage in Latest Novel by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse … Continue reading →

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ARMENIAN FOOD FEST

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Sometime in July, my cousin and I were visiting another family member who is dealing with some serious health issues. He expressed how much he used to love Armenian food, but all the family and friends who used to make … Continue reading →

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THE EYES HAVE IT IS HERE!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

OFFICIAL RELEASE OF THE EYES HAVE IT IS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: OCTOBER 2! http://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Lajeunesse/e/B004KHLXWS http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Dawn-Lajeunesse I’ve shared the prologue and first chapter in previous posts. Now here’s a look at one of the many twists in the story line: … Continue reading →

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THE EYES HAVE IT!

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

THE E-BOOK VERSION OF THE EYES HAVE IT HAS ARRIVED! The story, set in Saratoga Springs, NY, is a modern-day Romeo and Juliet with a twist. Back of the Book: As her high school graduation nears, Olivia finds herself inexplicably drawn … Continue reading →

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HERE COMES THE (CHILD) BRIDE …

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Arranged marriages were common among 19th and early 20th century Armenians. Many marriages were delayed for years or never happened because of the massacres and genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Turks. Continue reading →

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LOVE LAUNCH

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Just finished reviewing the final cover and interior proofs for The Eyes Have It! We are on track to meet or beat our mid-fall deadline for release! To celebrate, I’m sharing another excerpt from the book: I was a “walker.” … Continue reading →

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