Who Are Some of Your Favorite Fantasy Writers?

I thought I would continue this series on favorite writers by asking specifically about Fantasy today. I have addressed Speculative and Science-fiction writers, but now let us consider those we love reading in Fantasy.

Here is a brief list of some of my favorites:

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J. R. R. Tolkien and The Lord Of The Rings

 

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J. K. Rowling  The Harry Potter Series

 

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Ray Bradbury Something Wicked This Way Comes

 

These writers are only a few of many possible whom I might have listed.

So, I ask you: who are some of your favorite fantasy writers?

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Who Are Some Of Your Favorite Science-Fiction Writers?

I realized that when I did the recent post of who is your favorite speculative fiction writer, I made the question very wide. That is fine, but now I am curious about your answers to this specific question:

Here are a few of mine:

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Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy

 

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Jules Verne: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

 

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Robert Heinlein: Stranger In A Strange Land

 

These are only a few of many excellent writers, whom I appreciate.

So, I ask–who are some of your favorite science-fiction writers?

 

 

Why Do You Write?

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I have a question for all you out  there who write, and that includes writers of books, poetry, plays, nonfiction, and blogs. If I left out any kind of writing, you are included also.

I write because I love telling stories, because I see characters and want to know their stories, and because I feel compelled to.

So for everyone else, I am curious: Why do you write?

 

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Who Are Some Of Your Favorite Speculative Writers?

I thought it would be interesting to hear who are some of your favorite writers of speculative fiction, which can include fantasy, science-fiction, and horror. Of course, other genres might be included.

For me, I think my favorites are

Stephen King

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Among his novels are The Stand, The Shining, and Hearts In Atlantis.

 

Neil Gaiman

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Some of his books are American Gods, Neverwhere, and Coraline.

and

Carlos Ruiz Zafon

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Among his novels are The Shadow Of The Wind, The Prisoner of Heaven, and The Angel’s Game.

So, I ask you: who are some of your favorite speculative writers?