Writing 'Book 1: The Maze of Bones' didn't feel much different than writing one of my other novels, but I thought it… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I will deny I ever said this, of course, but the gods need heroes. They always have. Otherwise we would not keep… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I don't feel that way anymore," Nico muttered. "I mean... I gave up on Percy. I was young and impressionable, and I-I… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You know how hard it is to feel like an extreme falcon-headed combat machine when somebody calls you "chicken man"? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Grover didn't say anything for awhile. Then, when I thought he was going to give me some deep philosophical comment to make… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I don't feel that way anymore," Nico muttered. "I mean... I gave up on Percy. I was young and impressionable, and I-… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Ella, just stay here. Stay safe." "Safe," Ella repeated. "Ella likes being safe. Safety in numbers. Safety deposit boxes. Ella will go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Artemis grit her teeth. "I need a favor. I have some hunting to do, alone. I need you to take my companions… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You both should feel honored.” “Right, very honored,” I said. “Always wanted to be possessed! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I turned and found Dionysus standing there, still in his black suit. Walk with me,” he said. Where to?” I asked suspiciously.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Why do you need to gallop while you fly?" "Why do humans have to sway their arms while they walk? I dunno… — 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
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
It's hard to enjoy practical jokes when your whole life feels like one. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Sure, sis!' Then he raised his hands in a stop everything gesture. 'I feel a haiku coming on. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Grand buildings made her feel better--maybe because being in a place so permanent made her feel more permanent. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If I had my way," Dionysus said, "I would cause your molecules to erupt in flames. We'd sweep up the ashes and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the level of success I've had. I was just writing stories for my own sons. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's natural to feel fear. All great warriors are afraid. Only the stupid and the delusional are not... — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It was one of those and so they died/the end stories, that made us demigods feels all warm and fuzzy inside.-Percy — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
What’s the point of being a magician if you can’t wave your wand and make the people you care about feel better? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Chiron probably wanted me to say, Heck it wa nothing. I eat hellhounds for breakfast. But I didn't feel like lying. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Do you have a favorite constalation, Percy?' I was still kind of wondering about the little green snakes he'd shoved into his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He was rewarded with a silver-and-red can of soda. He brandished it at the dolphin warriors as if spraying them with bug… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
But beauty is about finding the right fit, the most natural fit, To be perfect, you have to feel perfect about yourself… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I don't recommend shadow travel if you're scared of: a) The dark b) Cold shivers up your spine c) Strange noises d)… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The horse seemed to bend time and space as he ran, blurring the landscape and making Frank feel like he'd just drunk… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I looked at the campers, all of them grim and determined. I tried not to feel like this was the last time… — 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
