Favorite Epic Fantasy Authors

[walkertexasdruid]

Ever since I stopped reading Star Wars Novels, at age fifteen, I got into epic fantasy novels. I have been reading them for a long time now and I would like to recommend some authors to those who may interested. As always feel free to recommend your own favorites, and to make any comments that may come to mind. My favorites are as follows:

David Eddings (Especially the Belgariad and the Mallorean series)
Margret Weis and Tracy Hickman (Go Dragonlance!)
David Drake (Lord of the Isles)
Terry Brooks (Shanarra and The Magic Kingdom of Landover)
R. A. Salvatore (Go Drizz't!)
Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time)

These last three are not recommended for younger readers but are still good:

Stephen R. Donaldson (Thomas Covanant series)
Sara Douglas (All of her books are good but definately out there)
Terry Goodkind (Sword of Truth; "The Legend of the Seeker" is I would very loosely based on this series of books)

Well there you have it. If I think of any more I will post them later. I hope hear from the rest of you soon.