Welcome to Choghig's World
Reflections on life, storytelling, and the writer’s path.
Choghig Kazandjian is a Montreal-based writer, blogger, and educator whose work explores the power of storytelling as a tool for healing, identity, and connection. Her debut novel, The Lost I, published in Dubai in 2004, was a bold and poignant portrayal of civil war through the eyes of an innocent civilian—a woman navigating personal loss in the midst of national trauma. One of the first books of its kind from the region, it brought a deeply human voice to the chaos of conflict and marked Choghig as a writer unafraid to tackle complex emotional and political landscapes. The novel earned critical attention and led her to be featured on CTV’s My Montreal in 2007.
Since then, Choghig has cultivated a vibrant online presence through her blog ChichiKir, where she shares reflections on writing, life, and the creative process. The name "ChichiKir"—a blend of "Chichi," meaning precious or elaborate, and "Kir," the Armenian word for letter—embodies her love for words and the art of writing. Her writing—both literary and digital—blends vulnerability with wisdom, resonating with readers around the world. She has also published several collections of essays, and her blog was recognized by WordPress's Freshly Pressed in 2012. Through her writing, she continues to inspire with her candid, compassionate voice and unwavering commitment to telling the truth—however difficult.
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The Lost I
A poignant memoir of survival, memory, and identity. Dive into Choghig’s powerful storytelling that traverses borders and generations.
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Novelist, blogger, educator. Choghig shares her voice through personal essays and stories rooted in memory and resilience.
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