More authors...heh.
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As far as a lot of fantasy being 'similar' to each other, I don't really follow that view. I've found very few that are so similar that reading both is a waste of time. Of course many elements will be similar but each story and each character has their own uniqueness. Even down to similar elements as dragons and elves - each author brings their own vision. I've read about evil elves, dragons can be sentient or more beastlike, wizards can be humble and wise, miserable and cranky, villainous and greedy - so even cliches can be given new life if seen through a different author's vision.
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So it doesn't bother you that many fantasy novels are other writer's versions of LotR or volumes of unending sagas that become ridiculous in their length and too complex?
It is not boring to read rehashes of magical races drawing the line between good/evil and battling it out? Or perilous quests for magical items?
Maybe I am overlooking something...but a lot of fantasy seems this way to me.
I am asking these questions as a
writer. I want to find something that will make a difference in the fantasy genre. As a
reader, however, I agree with what you said above.