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R.C. Chizhov
Dec 3, 20241 min read
Winner: Word Editor Mentorship
R.C. Chizhov is the 2024 Word Editor Mentorship winner for picture books.


R.C. Chizhov
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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
Aug 7, 20231 min read
KidLit Indie Publishing Summit
Journey to Kidlit just opened registration for their FREE Kidlit Indie Summit where I’m a speaker. 🤩 If you're hoping to publish a...


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
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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, 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
Nov 22, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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:


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...

R.C. Chizhov
Jul 15, 20221 min read
"Perfect choice for teaching children perseverance" - Midwest Book Review
Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer at Midwest Book Review, is all praises for Nope-Nope Emu, which goes on sale, September 6, 2022. "Picture...
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