Vitaly Zykov is known to many science fiction fans. His literary path began a long time ago, his debut book was published in 2003 and immediately brought him resounding success.
Science fiction biography
Future science fiction was born in the fall of 1979. This significant event took place in the small city of Lipetsk.
Already in childhood, Vitaly showed a tendency to fantasize and invent small stories. A rich imagination was characteristic of the boy.
I was not a bully at school, I studied mainly with five, took part in various competitions. After graduation, Vitaly decided to enter a university with a technical focus in his hometown.
Thanks to excellent grades, there were no problems with admission. Zykov successfully became a first-year student. During his student days, he was not as diligent as at school, but he was not a malicious truant. Having received a diploma, Zykov continued his studies in graduate school.
Creativity Zykova
Interest in writing came about after a funny argument. Future science fiction argued with a friend that he could write a novel and kept his word. The first manuscript was not easy for him, but by trial and error the book was still written by 2003.
As a reader with experience, Zykov loved to enter into a dispute with the authors, to offer his own vision of the characters and plot twists. Later, the criticism became boring, there was a desire to write something of their own. The future writer was guided by fiction classics like Andre Norton, Harry Harrison and Alexander Bushkov. Their fantastic universes and plot principles have become an excellent base for a novice author.
Without thinking twice, Zykov sent the novel to the publisher and received a positive response. Moreover, his debut book brought the young writer the first award, “A Sword Without a Name.” It was an undoubted success.
Encouraged by such a high appreciation of his literary work, Zykov immediately begins writing a second book. He decides to devote himself entirely to writing.
His decision can be called fateful. The first two books resulted in a whole cycle, which was called "The Road Home". It can be attributed to the subgenre of "traitors to other worlds."
The main characters of this cycle are ordinary guys and girls who fall into the ancient and cruel world called Thorn. Each of them has its own way. Someone studies magic, someone arranges personal life, and one of them becomes a slave who is subsequently destined to exalt himself.
There are a total of 8 books in a cycle. Each of them is distinguished by an interesting dynamic development of events and a thoughtful plot. Readers also note the diversity of the world and an interesting system of magic and magic fights. Zykov noted many interesting live characters, sharp plot twists, as well as the logic and completeness of plot ideas.
Among all the characters, fans always liked Kirsan. This hero correctly solves complicated problems, surprises with his ingenuity and wisdom. Readers like how he develops his state and improves its legal structure. At the same time he manages to take care of each of his subjects, sees in each of them not only the gears of the state machine, but also personalities. The most thoughtful character, far from fantasy patterns. The remaining heroes are also interesting in their own way, but do not have such a bright charisma.
The second cycle is called the War of Survival. It is also dedicated to "fellow travelers to other worlds, " but with elements of combat fantasy. This time, the writer risked moving a whole Russian city with its inhabitants to a different reality. Ordinary Russians will face demonic creatures, ancient magic and the intrigues of the gods of an alien world. They will survive as they can.
In 2014, Zykov wrote a separate book called “Primelord or the Master of the Lonely Tower”. It is dedicated to the Prime World gaming universe. At the same time, Vitaly Zykov writes short stories and novels on previous literary universes.
Career Vitaly Zykova
In any career, including writing, there are ups and downs. Zykov was lucky in this regard, because his fans still love the books he wrote, as at the beginning of his literary career.
Thanks to his work, Vitaly received professional recognition from famous writers and critics. He was awarded many awards, the most famous of them are the following:
- Sword without a name (2003)
- Medal of N.V. Gogol for his contribution to the development of patriotism (2009)
- Medal of A.S. Griboedov (2010)
Achievements of the writing career of Vitaly Zykov:
- Member of the Union of Writers of Russia
- Successful Alpha Book Author
- Fiction & Adventure Board Member
