Fantasy discussion

Who is your favorite author, and why?

Kelsie Rae! I really connect with her writing style. She is really good at making all her characters in her books super interesting that keeps you hooked :)

Hey Shannon, which book of hers would you recommend starting with?

I have many favourite authors. They're E.R. Eddison, Tad Williams, Marta Stewart, Barbara Hambly, Andrew Schvarts, Patricia McKillip, Cecelia Darn-Thornton, Rebecca Roanhorse and many, many others. Some have great writing styles, some create great characters and fictional worlds, and some can do both.
There are a few authors I've only read one book from, but they're already becoming my favourites. They are Elizabeth Hopkinson, Heather Marsh, Maria Kaznir and Shannon Hale.

Jabotikaba wrote: "I have many favourite authors. They're E.R. Eddison, Tad Williams, Marta Stewart, Barbara Hambly, Andrew Schvarts, Patricia McKillip, Cecelia Darn-Thornton, Rebecca Roanhorse and many, many others...."
Wow, that's awesome! Thanks! I'll check them out!

Sophie ⁺✧₊ wrote: "Hey Shannon, which book of hers would you recommend starting with?"

Model Behavior from the Wrecked Roommates series!

Her two newer series (Dont Let Me & The Little Things) are all interconnected, so I would read Wrecked Roommates then Don't Let Me & The Little Things. But

Thanks, Shannon

Joe Abercrombie and it isn't close for me. First law series is a must read for any fan of fantasy and grimdark.

Rn I’m liking Marissa Meyer, I actually got to meet her at a book signing, and I really enjoy her books :)

Kenzie, that’s awesome, I checked it out. And I’m curious about Joe Abercrombie too, thanks, Dale!

Sophie ⁺✧₊ wrote: "Jabotikaba wrote: "I have many favourite authors. They're E.R. Eddison, Tad Williams, Marta Stewart, Barbara Hambly, Andrew Schvarts, Patricia McKillip, Cecelia Darn-Thornton, Rebecca Roanhorse and..."
I hope you enjoy their books.

Terry Pratchett. I think he's smart and witty. His books are very imaginative. His vision of the world is close to mine.

Well...I already said it was a woman named Lesli Wilder. She just has such a gift for story and prose. One of those that makes me bow down and go "I am not worthy".... but she does not have a body of work I can point to.

I may have to go with GRRM. Game of thrones is so masterfully done that I was amazed at his ability in writing it. In just the opening he captured the taste of Iron as one held a knife in his mouth to climb, and the sweat stains on the hafts of swords....details so skillfully added, and just more than I would have thought... plus the story and characters are very good as well. He is a master.

But....that does not really make him a fav.

I am not really sure who my favorite recognizable author is. Possibly Robert E Howard. His prose is sometimes close to purple, but still...he immerses. And his writing captures something of the spirit of man against all else.