It seems like just yesterday my son was hiding under the table to avoid reading. Now, he's writing books longer than mine! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
When I write, I'm still imagining a kid reading it on paper. I read e-books when I travel, but in general I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think children love reading, and they will make time for it if we put the right books into their hands. And… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Identify the moral dilemma driving the novel. the successful novel will haunt a reader because it deals with some ethical or moral… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
And of course I'm in the press all the time. So many books have been written about me; Into thin air, up… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I get letters from college kids who have read Percy Jackson when they were younger who tell me, 'I just passed my… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The Web or card experience is not at all going to replicate the book experience, nor is the book experience going to… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“ To my wonderful readers: Sorry about that last cliff-hanger. Well, no, not really. HAHAHAHA. But seriously, I love you guys. ” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I can't actually wrap my mind around it easily - I can't really visualize what 2 million books looks like... So I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
'Harry Potter' opened so many doors for young adult literature. It really did convince the publishing industry that writing for children was… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
For me, writing for kids is harder because they're a more discriminating audience. While adults might stay with you, if you lose… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think I write for reluctant readers. Of course I want everyone to enjoy my books, but if the kids in the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I've been reading Greek mythology since I was a kid. I also taught it when I was a sixth grade teacher, so… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
As an author, I don't really think too much about being a celebrity. It's not like being a movie star or a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
In a way, it's nice to know that there are Greek gods out there, because you have somebody to blame when things… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
When I was young, my favorite picture book was 'Fletcher and Zenobia,' written by Edward Gorey and illustrated by Victoria Chess. It's… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's hard to know what [literature] will end up being timeless and what will be something that doesn't translate into the future,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I remember something Marcus Aurelius used to tell his son, a quote that later became famous in his Meditations book: Think of… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
All I could think of was that the teachers must've found the illegal stash of candy I'd been selling out of my… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
As in all Abercrombie's books, friends turn out to be enemies, enemies turn out to be friends; the line between good and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I try to craft books that are fun, that are sort of subversively educational so kids learn but they don't really feel… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Teachers and librarians are some of my favorite people, especially since I was a teacher myself. I love talking to them because… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think the more you understand myths, the more you understand the roots of our culture and the more things will resonate.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I think kids want the same thing from a book that adults want - a fast-paced story, characters worth caring about, humor,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It made sense, and I felt kind of stupid. I’d been hanging around dryads” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“When you take someone’s hand and lead them to Valhalla, you get a glimpse into their soul.” “Did that happen when you took me?”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
There’s my baby!” I cried, quite carried away. “There’s my Poochiekins!” Ammit ran at me and leaped into my arms, nuzzling me with his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Leo plunked the cheese wheel in front of me. "Cut me a wedge of this, my good ma. Chop-chop!" I scowled at him. "Don't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus. So for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I disobeyed Ra's wishes, and so he ordered my onw father, Shu-" "Hang on," I said. "Shoe?" "S-h-u," she said. "The god of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Nico knelt and picked it up. He regarded Jason, as if waiting for an attack. "If the others found out-" "If the others found… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
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