Who are the most popular authors of fantasy novels?

Michael Crichton is quite popular when it comes to viking fantasy fiction. His 'Eaters of the Dead' is well - known. Also, Poul Anderson is a big name. His works are deeply rooted in Norse mythology and Viking culture, like 'The Broken Sword'.

Diana Gabaldon wrote 'Outlander', which has become a popular romantic novel with its unique blend of elements. Emily Bronte is the author of 'Wuthering Heights'. These authors have created some of the most beloved and well - known romantic novels in literature.

Nicholas Sparks has written many popular romantic novels, like 'The Notebook'. His books often deal with themes of love, loss, and second chances, and are very popular for their emotional depth.

One can't forget about J.R.R. Tolkien, whose works like 'The Lord of the Rings' have been highly influential and popular for decades. There are also contemporary web novel authors like Brandon Sanderson who are creating very popular works in the fantasy genre.

One of the popular authors is Alan Moore. He has created some highly regarded graphic novels like 'Watchmen' which is a complex and thought - provoking work.

Patrick Rothfuss is the author of 'The Name of the Wind', which is a popular high fantasy novel. Other authors include Ursula K. Le Guin who has written some great high fantasy works. Also, Terry Pratchett with his 'Discworld' series is another well - known author in the high fantasy genre.

One popular author is Robert W. Chambers. His 'The King in Yellow' is a significant work in the scary fantasy realm. Clive Barker is also popular. His works often explore the dark and grotesque side of fantasy. Anne Rice is known for her vampire - themed novels which combine elements of horror and fantasy, like in 'Interview with the Vampire'.

J.R.R. Tolkien is a very famous author of popular fantasy novels. He created 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', which have had a huge impact on the fantasy genre. J.K. Rowling is also well - known for the 'Harry Potter' series. And George R.R. Martin is famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.

Brandon Sanderson is quite popular. His works like the 'Mistborn' series are known for their complex magic systems. NK Jemisin has also been very popular with her recent works like 'The City We Became'. Another is Madeline Miller with 'Circe' which is a brilliant retelling of Greek mythology in the fantasy genre.

I'm not sure specifically which authors are most popular in just 'weaveworld fantasy novels'. But in general in the fantasy genre, authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin are well - known. Their works have influenced many other fantasy writers.