Who are the well - known authors in sterling fantasy fiction?

George R. R. Martin is also on that list. His 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, which inspired the TV show 'Game of Thrones', is full of complex characters, political intrigue, and a richly detailed fictional world. His writing is known for its gritty realism within the fantasy genre.

J.K. Rowling has some elements of marine fantasy in her 'Harry Potter' series, like the merpeople in the Black Lake. Rick Riordan is also known for his works that touch on marine fantasy, such as in his 'Percy Jackson' series where Percy has to deal with sea gods and underwater adventures. Another author is Laini Taylor, whose 'Daughter of Smoke & Bone' has some scenes and concepts related to the ocean in a fantasy context.

Colson Whitehead is a well - known author in 2016 fiction with his work 'The Underground Railroad'. Philip Pullman also stands out for 'La Belle Sauvage'.

One well - known author is Sarah J. Maas. Her books like the 'Throne of Glass' series combine elements of fantasy such as magic, epic battles, and different realms with intense romantic relationships. Another is Nalini Singh. Her Psy - Changeling series blends paranormal elements which can be considered a part of fantasy, with passionate romances. Then there is Christine Feehan, who often writes about supernatural characters in a romantic context that also has elements of a fantasy world.

Philip Pullman is known for his 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. His work delves deep into themes of religion, science, and free will while being set in a richly imagined world with daemons and other fantastical elements. And then there's George R. R. Martin, although his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' is also part historical fantasy, it contains a great deal of the elements that make literary fantasy so engaging like magic, dragons and complex political intrigue.

Suzanne Collins is well - known for 'The Hunger Games' series. It presents a dystopian world where children are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Another is George Orwell, with '1984' which is a classic dystopian novel. It depicts a totalitarian regime that controls every thought of its citizens.

J. R. R. Tolkien can be considered in a way. In his Middle - earth works, there are elements of colonization. For example, the Dwarves' attempts to reclaim their ancient kingdoms can be seen as a form of colonization. Another is Ursula K. Le Guin. Her works often deal with different cultures interacting, which has elements related to colonization fantasy. For instance, in 'The Left Hand of Darkness', there are aspects of cultural exploration and adaptation that touch on colonization themes.

Ryuunosuke Akasaka is quite well - known. His works often incorporate elements of fantasy and harem - like relationships in unique ways. Another one is Hajime Isayama, who, while his main work is more of a post - apocalyptic fantasy, has some elements that can be related to harem fiction in a way, especially in terms of character relationships. There's also Kentaro Miura, whose complex character - building and world - creating techniques have influenced the genre of fantasy harem fiction to some extent.

J.R.R. Tolkien is very well - known. He created 'The Lord of the Rings' series which has had a huge impact on the fantasy genre. Another is C.S. Lewis, with his 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. And George R.R. Martin is also famous for his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, which has been adapted into the popular TV show 'Game of Thrones'.

Nalo Hopkinson is quite well - known. Her works often blend Caribbean culture with elements of fantasy. Another is Marlon James, who has also dabbled in fantasy elements that are influenced by the Caribbean. And there's also Tobias S. Buckell, whose stories sometimes incorporate Caribbean settings and ideas in a fantastical way.