Tag Archives: Book Release

STAR CATCHING’S IMMINENT ARRIVAL!

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Do you believe that our departed loved ones watch over us from up there among the stars? October 25th is a sad day for me every year. On October 25, 1972 Paul, the man I expected to spend the rest … Continue reading →

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STAR CATCHING

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Way back in March, when we were trying hard to say good-bye to winter and welcome the warmer months, I announced the completion of my third novel. The title then was Gram and Me. Fast forward past spring and summer, after … Continue reading →

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TRANSITIONS IS DONE!

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Well, sort of. Last Saturday I finished the first complete draft of Transitions, my third novel and the first in a three-book series! It is a draft because, while much of it has been edited, the last part (which I … 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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A New Book and a Worthy Cause

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

A friend of mine who is an author in Greece announced the release of her book, Change of Pace. She’s tying the proceeds of it to a worthy cause, so I wanted to share it: Date: 4/16/2012 Subject: Book Release … Continue reading →

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ANCIENT TRIBES AND QUETZALCOTL AND PROPHESIES – OH MY!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ CELESTIAL MESA 2012! Celestial Mesa 2012, by Sharon Delaney, is provocative, exciting, informative, and just a little scary. Called by her best friend and Cherokee tribal elder Running Dog Paxton when the Cherokee Nation is sued … Continue reading →

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THE (HOLIDAY WISH) BEAT GOES ON

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Just thought I’d update my readers on the status of my persistent drive to land an agent and a traditional publisher. It’s not looking great. I’m now up to 32 rejections of 85 queries sent. I have 3 partial manuscripts … Continue reading →

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Scaling Author Mountain – Part Two

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

So let’s assume you’re not one of the lucky few who gets swept up into the arms of an effective agent and generous publisher. You’ve been sending your queries and the occasional manuscript out to every agency or publishing house … Continue reading →

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The Long and Winding Road to Publication

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I was thrilled this weekend to receive the “final”pre-printing manuscript of my novel, Autumn Colors, for review and approval. The next step would take it to the printer and the book – review copies, at least – would be available … Continue reading →