Great Fantasy Authors
 

Who are some of the outstanding fantasy authors out there? My current favorites are George RRM, Brandon Sanderson, and Patrick Rothfuss. I'm interested in finding some of the lesser-known authors that still kick ass. Any recommendations?

Robert Jordan. Definitely not lesser known but best to do it. Wheel of time is amazing

Started reading the series this year, finished book two last month. I'm trying to read 2 other books in between each Wheel of Time book, so I don't get sick of the series. Pretty good so far.

R.A. Salvatore. Start with Homeland.

Weis and Hickman (Dragonlance).

It might be D&D branded fantasy fiction, but it's really really good D&D branded fantasy fiction

David Gemmell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_%28Gemmell_novel%29

Legend is a good book. I have not read his stuff in awhile, will have to go back to it.

I pick the writers with the most ridiculous names... my favourite is Colin Iggulgulgulden (say it in a Popeye voice)

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (Dragonlance series)

Patrick Rothfuss, the Kingkiller Chronicles


amazing


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My fav author is r.a. salvatore, but i would start with the dark elf trilogy and go thru all the drizzt series, if you have not


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didnt see you listed patrick rothfuss in your title BUT THUG LIFE ITS STAYING

J.V. Jones' Sword of Shadows series. Right up there with Terry Goodkind and Robert Jordan in my opinion.

David Eddings is a fun read too similar in style to Salvatore/Brooks.