Tag Archives: Relationships

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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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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THE ARMENIAN TAPESTRY

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

A-no’o-nus Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse. Hal’/lee a-me-ree-ga-tsee yem. Hos yem. My name is Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse. I am Armenian American. I am here. It has been a while since I have posted about my Armenian book project. Happily, that is because … Continue reading →

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COMING EARLY FALL…

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

THE EYES HAVE IT! Star-crossed lovers, 21st century style. “With her new novel, Dawn Lajeunesse proves she understands the human heart as well as any writer working today, and she knows how to make a reader’s heart thump hard—with anticipation, … Continue reading →

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DANCE MEMORIES-ARMENIAN STYLE

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I’m sitting here at my computer, immersing myself in my Armenian story with the accompaniment of Armenian music. The music has triggered memories of long-ago experiences: background music at some unidentified event with my cousins near Boston; a wedding where … Continue reading →

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THINGS LEARNED ON THE WAY TO A BOOK

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

My current project began with a plan to write a history of the Armenian Church where I spent much of my childhood and teen years. It’s evolved since its original conception and likely will evolve further as I continue my … Continue reading →

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LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING – PART TWO

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

There are so many forms of love! This series will address romantic love, of which there also are multiple forms. There’s that soul-shocking first love. “You never forget your first love” is a statement made by nearly everyone who has … Continue reading →

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THE EYES HAVE IT

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

It seems like I’ve been working on this novel forever, but it’s actually been a little over a year. My happy news is the manuscript is completed and in the hands of the editor I use to help polish my … Continue reading →

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A TALE OF TWO STORIES

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

At any given time, I have multiple story ideas ping-ponging around in my brain. Usually, if I am patient, one rises closest to the surface screaming “Choose me! Choose me!” At that point, the other story ideas recede into the … Continue reading →

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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 →