As far as normal book authors, I would definitely say that Emily Rodda is my first fave (she wrote the Deltora Quest series--awesome series, plus Rowan of Rin--also cool, and the Faerie Realm--more of a girl series, I think). Next would be Christopher Paolini, who wrote Eragon, Eldest, and is coming out with the 3rd book really soon! Can't wait!
