Writer Zykov Vitaly: biography, books

Fantast Vitaly Zykov began his literary career relatively recently. The first work was published in 2003. However, he debuted very successfully, receiving the award "Sword Without a Name", and attracted the attention of many readers. Today the writer is popular and has a considerable number of admirers of his work.

Zykov Vitaly: Biography

The future writer was born on October 5, 1979 in the city of Lipetsk during the existence of the Soviet Union. The writer himself admits that as a child he was drawn to writing stories, but this hobby did not last long. Vitaly studied perfectly, so he had a reputation as a quiet, quiet child. Although it was for these five students that his classmates did not like him. During my studies I changed 2 schools. The first time this had to be done because of the parents, the second time - because of their obstinacy, according to Zykov. As a result, he was at school-lyceum No. 44, to which he is still affectionately attached and considers his own.

In 1996 after finishing school I decided to enter the State Technical University of Lipetsk. And he carried out his wishes in three different ways: he was accepted without examinations as a gold medalist; Also, without exams, he entered due to participation and victories in a number of city Olympiads; And, thirdly, he was accepted on the basis of the examinations he received: he scored 39 points out of 40. Vitali himself admits that he was not proud of this very long - until the first exams, when it turned out that he did not intend to repeat school teaching feats. As a result, he got a blue diploma, where there was only one five - for the protection of the thesis.

In the article, in addition to the biography of the author, you can see his photo. Zykov Vitaly in 2001 after graduating from university entered postgraduate study. At that time, I did not quite understand why I was doing it.

The beginning of the creative path

Allocates one significant episode in his life, Vitaly Zykov. His creativity, it can be said, began with this. The young man argued with the classmate, apple of discord styles of the book by Nick Perumov. Vitaly's acquaintance claimed that he could write no worse. This conversation tormented Zykov a year and a half before he decided to take up writing his book.

The first work was difficult. Several times the author threw this matter, was afraid that he could not cope. But in the end, in November 2003, the novel was over. For two weeks, while the manuscript was at the publisher, Vitali decided that it was too early to hand over it. However, the result of tiring expectations and doubts turned out to be a proposal for cooperation. It was at this point that the career of the young writer began.

In the same 2003, Zykov, according to his own expression, took up another great work of his life - a thesis. And I wrote it before 2004, fiddling with sketches to make sketches for the second novel. December 23 of the same year successfully defended the candidate's work in the Voronezh State Technical Institute.

And since 2005, Zykov's main activity is literature.

Personal life

About his personal life the writer extends very reluctantly and does not tell the details. However, it is known that Zykov has been married for a long time. In marriage, he had a daughter.

Awards

Zykov Vitaly received many awards for his literary career. The writer, as already mentioned, was awarded the "Sword Without a Name" award for his debut novel. Then in 2009 he received the medal of N. Gogol. The following year, he was awarded the title of Commander of the Commemorative Medal of A. S. Griboyedov. In 2013 he was awarded the Order of VV Mayakovsky in the literary and public award "Shine always." The following year he was awarded a diploma and a medal named after M.Yu. Lermontov from the Writers' Union of Russia. In the same year he received the Ivan Bunin medal. And in 2015 he received a diploma from the Russian State Military Historical and Cultural Center.

He is a member of the Writers' Union of Russia, as well as a member of the Council for Fiction and Adventure.

Stories and novels

Zykov Vitaly has not so many stories in his luggage. There are only 4 of them, despite the fact that he has almost twice as many novels. So, what are these stories:

• "Florist" - the first story published in 2004, is included in the collection "On the Crossroads of Fantasy."
• "The Legacy of the Brotherhood of Twilight" - published in the collection "Nobody over us", was released in 2007.
• "Knowledge is power!" - published in the collection "What Demons Want" in 2008.
• "Lucky Traffic" - published in 2012 in the collection "Sword of the Emperor".

The series "The Way Home"

This is the first and most voluminous cycle that Zykov Vitaly wrote. In the series to date, there are 5 books: "Nameless Slave" (2004), "Mercenary of His Majesty" (2005), "Under the Banner of Prophecy" (2006), "Lord Sardour" (2009) and "Power of Power" - the book is composed From two volumes, the first was released in 2015, the output of the second is still expected.

In the center of the description is Thorn's world - a very ancient place that saw the birth and death of many civilizations and great races. Not so long ago a new people came to this world, who owns magic, and put things in order in these lands, achieved Balance.

The development of the story line begins with the moment when several people from our world get on Thorne. This triggered a series of events that shook the achieved Balance. The followers of the long-forgotten cults revived, they got upset with discontent with the present order of things, ancient prophecies were remembered, local special services decided to start their game. And behind all that is happening are some puppeteers who are indifferent to the fate of people thrown out of their native land. And then, as the future of Thorn will develop, now depends only on the actions of the earthlings themselves. And one of them will become a magician, and the second will follow the path of a slave, which, strangely enough, will lead him to freedom.

It is about the struggle for power, for freedom and for the opportunity to return home, this cycle tells. Completed to date is not. Books continue to be published.

The series "War for Survival"

The second and last cycle of the author for today. The series includes three books: The Conclave of the Immortals. In the Far Edge "(2008)," The Conclave of the Immortals. " The Trial of Forces "(2008) and" In the Name of the Lost Souls "(2011).

This time Zykov Vitaly decided to show his readers a different world. Although his heroes found themselves in this space also due to the fact that they moved into the parallel universe.

In the old times the lords of Thyarma were comparable with the gods and could at willfully rebuild the planet, invade another world and capture it, constantly fought, finding joy and pleasure in it. But millennia passed, and they had to leave, giving way to younger races. However, after themselves, they left a lot of very dangerous secrets, which were not suspected by those who came to replace them.

And now, unexpectedly, the city of Sosnovsk falls through after the dragon's attack into the nightmarish and harsh world of bloodthirsty demons and forgotten gods. People who are not killed in the attack will have to learn to survive and coexist. The danger in this place threatens not only from the wild race and evil creatures, but from yesterday's neighbors who, armed with the first thing that came to hand, are ready to kill and eat their neighbor. A serious war will unfold on the streets of Sosnowska, and nobody knows how it ends.

"Primelord, or Master of the Lonely Tower"

Zykov Vitaly wrote this book in 2014, and while it stands apart, it is believed that this novel will be the beginning of a new series.

The action of the work takes place in the ancient world of Praia, where a great war is brewing. Each side has its own benefits and plans. And whoever comes out of the battle as a conqueror, knows one heaven.

Thus, to date, Vitaly Zykov has 9 novels and 4 stories. However, his creative career is far from over and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of new stories about the beloved worlds.