R.C. Chizhov
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...
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R.C. Chizhov
- May 28
- 1 min
Summer Reading List For Kids 2023
Looking to take a break from theme parks, beach days, hikes, camping and bike rides and engage your kids in summer reading? As a mom and...
R.C. Chizhov
- Apr 5
- 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
- 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
- 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...
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
- 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
- Oct 23, 2022
- 1 min
Author Fair at Bookstore1 Sarasota
This weekend, I participated in Bookstore1 Sarasota's author fair alongside 11 local authors. It was a pleasure connecting with young...
R.C. Chizhov
- Sep 27, 2022
- 1 min
Rhyming in Children's Picture Books
With the recent release of my rhyming picture book series, Emu Town Stories, I’ve received several questions related to rhyme: What meter...
R.C. Chizhov
- Aug 7, 2022
- 1 min
SCBWI Summer Conference 2022
I attended my first SCBWI (Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators) conference this weekend. The information packed...
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