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Where Writing Ideas Come From – Part Two

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I keep a lengthy list of story ideas. Some have materialized and have been published. Some are in the works. And some are just ideas. I list them and reference them periodically, letting potential story lines “free associate” somewhere in … Continue reading →

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WHERE DO WRITING IDEAS COME FROM?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m often surprised by the number of people who ask me where I get my ideas for novels. To me, they come naturally – life experiences, special people, news stories – ideas are everywhere. For example, the idea for my first novel, … Continue reading →

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TRANSITION TRILOGY

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

In spite of my earlier post today, I really have managed to do some writing since I retired, adding nearly 100 pages to the first book of the Transition trilogy, currently titled WAR!. I thought I would give you a … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Minutes Gone?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

When I semi-retired in late August of 2013, even though I’d be working about half time, I had visions of free minutes dancing in my head. Not as in the free minutes on my phone – the free minutes in … Continue reading →

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Best Chronicle Book Fair Ever!

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Talk with authors, booksellers, publishers and enjoy the ambiance of downtown Glens Falls. Click on the link for details! Chronicle Book Fair Flier

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Come to the Chronicle Book Fair!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Whether you are an author wanting to show off and sell your books, or a reader relishing a literary feast, mark your calendars for November 3, 2013 between 11a.m. and 4p.m. for the Chronicle Book Fair. This event, held annually … Continue reading →

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EASING INTO THE STORY VS BOUNDING OUT OF THE GATE

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Writing classes and journal articles and agent/editor webinars these days emphasize the importance of making a huge splash on the first page – even the first paragraph, the first sentence – for any novel to be successful. That approach, perhaps, derives from … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Authors’ Reception

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Adirondack Authors’ Reception & Book Signing SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Noon till 3 p.m. Saratoga Train Station 26 Station Lane Saratoga Springs, NY Hosted by: Focus on Humanity Foundation Seventeen North Country Authors will celebrate the arrival of the Saratoga & North … Continue reading →

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