[Panamon Creel]

This is my first post and I just wanted to say many thanks for the recommendations.
Over the years I had previously read Terry Brooks Shannara series (I think this series is running out of steam but that said, I will still buy the next one), Donaldson's Covenant series (a bit long-winded at times but worth the effort), some David Gemmell and I have a vague recollection of reading Feists Magician many years ago.
I've pretty much enjoyed these books but didn't know where to go next until I recently discovered this site. Based on the recommendations I read here I bought a copy of George RR Martins, A Game of Thrones and I'm throughly enjoying it. Although I haven't quite finished it yet, I can already see thats its in a different league from what I've previously been reading in the genre. I'm off into town at the weekend to buy the rest of the available books in the series, I hope they're as good.
I like the sound of the recommendation given to Steven Erikson’s Malazan Empire series and thought I might head in that direction next, any thoughts?
Once again, many thanks.