Tad Williams

http://www.calgaryherald.com/entertainment/books/Williams+author+inspired+Game+Thrones+write+sequel/9711166/story.html

An interesting article on the lineage of epic fantasy. I think the author understates the impact and presence of authors of the time, such as Michael Moorcock, Tanith Lee, Roger Zelazny, and Charles DeLint, who wrote and write works very much outside the realm of Tolkien or Howard (Conan). Nevertheless, it’s nice to see Tad Williams get the credit he so richly deserves in more mainstream media.