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Snowflakes In A Blizzard

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

This is for all of the writers out there who sometimes feel like a snowflake in a blizzard of books all vying for attention (and dollars) of the buying public. Last year, former journalist Darrell Laurent started a blog specifically … Continue reading →

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PROGRESS WITH 2016 WRITING GOALS

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Greetings from frigid upstate New York! This weekend we are anticipating Minus 40 degrees with wind chill! The Good News: I guess you might say I’ve learned something about my lifestyle over the past six weeks. The Bad News: I … Continue reading →

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WINNING AN AGENT: MAYBE THIS TIME

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Winning the attention of a well-connected agent and major publisher—AND having your novel viewed by the publisher as worthy of considerable investment—isn’t just about writing a good story. That’s part of it (unless you are a celebrity, which automatically propels … Continue reading →

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A New Opening for Gram & Me!

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Thanks to the eye-opening comments of a friend who is not afraid to provide an honest critique, I have revised the opening pages of Gram & Me. Continue reading →

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PROGRESS WITH GRAM AND ME

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Here’s a promised excerpt from my newest novel, Gram and Me, as promised last time I shared a peek. Your feedback/comments are eagerly anticipated! Continue reading →

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LOCAL AUTHORS TO CELEBRATE FAMILY AT KNICKERBOCKER MANSION

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

SCHAGHTICOKE, NY MOTHER’S DAY, MAY 10t, 2015 Free and Open to the Public –Gloria Waldron Hukle & Dawn Lajaunesse Inspired by family, Author Dawn Lajaunesse, who lives near Saratoga Springs with her husband, Dennis, and Border terrier, Nala, wrote her … Continue reading →

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REVISITING THE CLASSICS FOR INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATION

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

Some of you may recall a recent post of mine when I described my experience with a scathing critique of my newly completed novel. And actually deep-sixed the novel since it seemed unredeemable, based on the extent of the criticisms. … Continue reading →

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THE PINTEREST PUZZLE

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

I was so proud of myself yesterday. As you read this, keep in mind that I am not young. Social media and all its options do not come naturally to me, as I wasn’t raised on them. I embarked on … Continue reading →

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The Promises of Spring

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

         On this relatively mild, sunny March day (mid-thirties), after an obnoxiously long and brutally cold/snowy winter, I can’t stop daydreaming about flowers and butterflies and spring and the warmth of summer to come. Yes, there still are several feet of snow … Continue reading →

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WRITING DREAM COMES TRUE…BUT THE PRESSURE’S ON!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Dawn Essegian Lajeunesse

All my life I’ve dreamed of the day when I would be free to write full time. Fitting writing in around working more than full time and juggling home and family was a challenge. And more times than not, writing … Continue reading →

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