Elena Alexandrovna Bychkova: biography and creativity

Elena Alexandrovna Bychkova - Russian writer. She chose fantasy as her genre. Born in Moscow, in 1976, on August 21. Permanent co-author of Natalia Turchaninova and Alexey Pekhov.

Achievements

Rubin Karashekhra is the debut novel created by Elena Bychkova. This work was created in conjunction with Natalia Turchaninova. This work was the first in the trilogy, which received the same name. The specified book in 2004 was awarded the Silver Caduceus Award in the framework of the international fiction festival called Star Bridge. In addition, the novel received the Sword without a Name Award as the debut of the year. The work "Radiant" was called the "Book of the Year" according to the magazine "World of Fantasy".

The most popular cycle of the author is called "Kindrat." It was created together with Natalya Turchaninova. Before us is a story in the genre of urban fantasy in modern realities, which shows the vampire empathy Darel. He has unique abilities and feels like a man. In addition, it describes an extensive network of vampire clans who are fighting for power. The first book of the Blood Brothers series was awarded the Wanderer literary prize in 2006 as the best urban fantasy from 2001 to 2005. For the novel "Sometimes they die," Bychkova Elena Alexandrovna received a similar award. The author admits that the book was inspired by the climb to a height of 5550 meters to the Everest camp. Our heroine is also a screenwriter of computer games, including Heroes and The Legend of the Knight. Since 2008, she has been engaged in adaptation and presents with co-authors books about the vampire world of the night capital, taking the pseudonym Lena Meydan.

Biography

Elena Alexandrovna Bychkova graduated from a literary class in high school. She entered the University of Moscow at the Faculty of Journalism. Graduated from high school. She completed postgraduate studies, choosing the department of foreign journalism and literature. In parallel, she worked as a correspondent and editor. She was also a journalist. She specialized in the following topics: “Fighting AIDS”, “Informal Youth Movements”, and “Real Estate Abroad”. Our heroine's debut literary publication took place in the online magazine of young Russian writers under the name Prolog in 2000. This project exists under the Ministry of Culture of Russia. And there appeared the story of our heroine “Snow Tiger”. The debut novel entitled “Rubin Karashehra” appeared in 2004 in the publishing house “Alpha Book”.

Our heroine is married. Her husband is a writer Alexei Pekhov. Since the creation of the family, these people have been working in constant co-authorship. Our heroine is interested in photography and mountain trekking. Annapurna circle and Everest track passed. Often uses travel as the basis for creating the atmosphere and plots of future books.

Novels

We have already talked a little about who Elena Bychkova is. Her books will be given later. In 2012, in collaboration with Natalia Turchaninova, the novel "Sometimes They Die" was created. In 2004, she worked on the book Rubin Karashehra. In 2005, the works The Hostages of Light and Blood Brothers were published. In 2007, works were created "Radiant", "Sorcerer from the clan of Death." In 2009, the book "Founder" was published. In 2010, the New Gods appeared. In 2011, the book "The Spellcasters" was published. In 2014, the works “Trap for the Spirit” and “Master of Dreams” appeared. In 2015, the world saw the work “The Creator of Nightmares”.

Tales and Stories

Elena Alexandrovna Bychkova together with Natalya Turchaninova in 1999 created the work “Snow Tiger”. She also owns the previously written work, “At fifteen, seven.” In 2000, the works of “Rive D'Art”, “Healing”, “Young Rose”, “Northern Country” appeared. In 2001, the work “Feather from the Wing of an Angel” was published. In 2002, the work “Two from a Broken Ship” appeared. In 2003, "Chance" was written. Soon the novel “Priceless Reward” was published. On its basis, a trilogy called “Rubin Karashehra” was later created. In 2007, the work “The Night of the Summer Solstice” appeared. In 2009, the works of “A little rest during the plague” and “Feast of the Spirits” were published.

Other jobs

Elena Alexandrovna Bychkova prepared the translated edition of the book “Blood Brothers”, taking the pseudonym Lena Meydan. This is essentially an adaptation. The work cannot be regarded solely as a translation, because the book has changed individual storylines, as well as heroes. Prepared an American publication called Twilight Forever Rising. His presentation took place in 2010. Released the German edition of the book Der Clan der Vampire.

Our heroine received a number of awards for her work. In 2013, she was awarded the Wanderer Prize for the book Sometimes They Die. Received a medal named after Griboedov. Thus, her achievements in literary activity were noted. Received a medal named after Gogol. Thus noted the contribution of the writer to the development of cultural traditions, as well as humanism in her work. Received the Book of the Year Award for Best Fantasy Continuation. Such an award was presented to her by the magazine World of Fantasy for the work Radiant.