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R.C. Chizhov
Apr 5, 20235 min read
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, 20231 min read
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
Dec 18, 20221 min read
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...


R.C. Chizhov
Dec 1, 20227 min read
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
Aug 7, 20221 min read
SCBWI Summer Conference 2022
I attended my first SCBWI (Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators) conference this weekend. The information packed...


R.C. Chizhov
Jul 27, 20221 min read
A sunny tale with a convincing message ~ Kirkus Reviews
Humbled to receive this review from Kirkus: "After losing a competition, an emu decides not to participate in games anymore in Chizhov’s...
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