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R.C. Chizhov

Oct 10, 2023
3 min

Ten Publishers Looking for Your Book

Are you eager to submit your picture book to publishers but don’t have an agent (yet)? It can be challenging to find a children's book...

The Lion in Your Heart in Mrs. Mac's Bookbag

R.C. Chizhov

Aug 8, 2023
1 min

The Lion in Your Heart in Mrs. Mac's Bookbag

Guess who's on Episode 14 of Mrs. Mac's Bookbag? The Lion in Your Heart! Thank you to Aycorp Media, Mrs. Mac and Brook Britt from North...

R.C. Chizhov

Apr 5, 2023
5 min

My Journey to Finding a Literary Agent

In 2021, in the midst of the global pandemic, after 15 years of corporate life, I had an opportunity of a lifetime: to realize my...

R.C. Chizhov

Mar 28, 2023
1 min

I'm a guest on Connecting with Kim!

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Connecting with Kim and visiting the Tampa Bay Arts and Education Network (TBAE) Studios earlier...

R.C. Chizhov

Jan 13, 2023
1 min

Representation Announcement

I am thrilled to announce that I've signed with Lynnette Novak of Seymour Agency! Grateful to be part of her amazing literary family!

R.C. Chizhov

Dec 18, 2022
1 min

Now Available in Spanish

Two of my picture books have been translated to Spanish! El León en Tu Corazón: Un libro infantil sobre el coraje para niños de 2 a 7...

How to Self-Publish a Picture Book: Beginner’s Guide

R.C. Chizhov

Dec 1, 2022
7 min

How to Self-Publish a Picture Book: Beginner’s Guide

With the ease of self-publishing and the concise nature of a picture book, it’s tempting to take an idea that magically appeared in the...

R.C. Chizhov

Nov 22, 2022
1 min

Holiday Book Bundles!

Limited edition holiday book bundles are now available at my new online store. SHOP NOW for discounted children's books, signed copies,...

R.C. Chizhov

Nov 2, 2022
1 min

Magician Emu read aloud at The Bazaar

I had a wonderful time reading my newly published book, The Magician Emu, at The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime the past weekend to over 40...

R.C. Chizhov

Oct 25, 2022
1 min

Magician Emu is now available!

I'm excited to announce the launch of the third picture book in the Emu Town Stories series: MAGICIAN EMU. Perfect read for Halloween,...

R.C. Chizhov

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

R.C. Chizhov featured in Kidlio Magazine

Read R.C. Chizhov's interview in the Kidlio magazine where she talks about her inspiration for the recently released Emu Town Stories and...

R.C. Chizhov

Aug 29, 2022
1 min

My interview with Moms Who Create

It was fun being a guest on the Moms Who Create Podcast and talking about my journey as an author. Here are links to the podcast: