T.H. White is a notable fantasy author for his 'The Once and Future King'. Stephen King has also dabbled in fantasy with works like 'The Dark Tower' series which has elements of fantasy and horror combined. And then there's Neil Gaiman, who has written many great fantasy works such as 'American Gods' which blends different mythologies in a modern - day fantasy setting.
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.
Patrick Rothfuss is an author of award - winning fantasy. His 'The Name of the Wind' is a great example. Also, Neil Gaiman, who wrote 'American Gods'. He is known for his unique blend of different mythologies and modern settings in his works.
J.K. Rowling, though her main series started earlier, was still highly influential in 2010 fantasy fiction for young adults. Her 'Harry Potter' series continued to be a huge presence. The magical world of Hogwarts and the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione inspired a generation of young readers and also influenced a lot of the fantasy fiction that came after.
One of the well - known authors in magic fantasy fiction is C.S. Lewis. His 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series is filled with magic, talking animals and a whole other world. Brandon Sanderson is also quite popular. He has created complex magic systems in his books like 'Mistborn'. Then there's Terry Pratchett, whose 'Discworld' series combines humor with magic and fantasy elements in a very unique way.
George R.R. Martin is a top name. His 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, known for 'Game of Thrones', is filled with political drama and magic set in a medieval - like world. Susanna Clarke is also great. Her 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' is a masterful blend of historical England and magic. And Naomi Novik with 'Uprooted' creates a magical world inspired by old - European tales.
Leigh Bardugo was a popular author in 2019. Her works like 'Ninth House' were well - received. Erin Morgenstern also gained popularity with 'The Starless Sea'. Samantha Shannon was another, known for 'The Priory of the Orange Tree'.
Often, black authors' fantasy fiction incorporates elements of African or African - American cultures. For example, they might draw on African mythology, like Anansi the Spider stories. This gives the stories a unique flavor compared to more traditional Western fantasy.
There are many. Ursula K. Le Guin, for instance, is famous for her works like 'The Earthsea Cycle'. Her writing explores complex themes in a fantasy setting. Philip Pullman is another. His 'His Dark Materials' trilogy is well - loved. These authors have made a great impact on the world of fantasy fiction with their unique stories, characters, and world - building skills.
Since 'druin fantasy fiction' isn't a super - well - known and defined mainstream sub - genre, it's hard to name specific popular authors. But if we look at similar types of fantasy, Brandon Sanderson is well - loved. He is great at constructing magic systems and creating engaging plotlines. His works might share some similarities with what druin fantasy fiction could potentially be, such as detailed world - building and complex character arcs.