Category Archives: Autumn Colors

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 →

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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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 →