Tim Powers, as I mentioned before. He is really good at writing nautical fantasy. His works often involve elements like pirates, hidden treasures, and strange magical happenings at sea.
China Miéville is also a significant author in this area. His novels like 'The Scar' are full of unique nautical concepts. He creates very imaginative worlds that are often based around the sea or have a strong nautical element to them. His writing is quite complex and thought - provoking, making his nautical fantasy novels stand out.
Alison Moore, who wrote 'The Lighthouse', is an author of nautical horror. Brian Keene, with his 'Ghost Ship', is also a known name in this genre. Katharine Kerr, author of 'The Sea - Witch', is another one who has contributed to the nautical horror genre.
J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', two extremely well - known fantasy novels. J.K. Rowling wrote the 'Harry Potter' series. George R.R. Martin is the creator of 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.
J.K. Rowling is another famous author. Her 'Harry Potter' series has captured the hearts of millions around the world. She created a magical world full of unique creatures, spells, and a school that many fans wish they could attend.
Elizabeth Moon is a notable author in this genre with her 'The Deed of Paksenarrion'. She tells the story of Paks' journey in a detailed and engaging way. Brian Jacques is also well - known for 'Redwall'. His books are full of the adventures of the creatures in the Redwall Abbey, with lots of action - packed battles. Nancy Farmer is another one, with 'The Sea of Trolls' being a great example of her swashbuckling fantasy writing.
George R.R. Martin is quite well - known. He wrote 'A Song of Ice and Fire' which has been adapted into the hit TV show 'Game of Thrones'. Neil Gaiman is another famous author. His 'American Gods' is very popular. And Brandon Sanderson is known for his works like 'Mistborn' with its unique magic systems.
Neil Gaiman is quite well - known. His works often incorporate Nordic elements, like in 'American Gods'. Andrzej Sapkowski is famous for 'The Witcher' series which has Nordic - inspired elements. J.R.R. Tolkien, while not strictly Nordic, his work was influenced by Nordic mythology. Also, A.S. Byatt who wrote 'Ragnarok' is a well - known author in this area.
J.R.R. Tolkien is a very well - known author. He created the Middle - earth in 'The Lord of the Rings' series. George R.R. Martin is famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. His books are known for their complex characters and political drama. Frank Herbert is also renowned for 'Dune', a novel that has influenced a lot of science fiction and fantasy works.
Jim Butcher is well - known for his 'The Dresden Files'. He has created a great blend of the fantasy and crime genres. Neil Gaiman is also famous. His works like 'Neverwhere' often incorporate elements of crime within a fantastical framework. Ben Aaronovitch is another name. His 'The Rivers of London' series is popular among fans of fantasy crime novels.
Stephen King, as mentioned before for 'The Dark Tower' series. His ability to mix the western cowboy aesthetic with high - fantasy concepts has made his work in this genre very popular. He creates vivid characters like Roland, the last gunslinger, who is a quintessential cowboy figure in a world full of magic and mystery.
Another well - known author is Tim Powers. His stories are full of historical details and magical elements that are characteristic of gaslamp fantasy. His works like 'On Stranger Tides' which has pirates and magic, set against a backdrop that has elements of the gaslamp era.