Poseidon held out his arms and gave me a hug. I realized, a little embarrassed, that I'd never actually hugged my dad… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I headed towards the mountain, which was an almost irresistible beacon to my storm self. It glowed with heat, pressure, and turbulence—everything… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Whoa," said Nico as he climbed off the bus. "Is that a climbing wall?" "Yeah," I (Percy) said. "Why is there lava… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
When he pulled away, he smiled kindly at me. I felt so good, I'll admit I teared up a little. I guess… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
All of my characters tend to be montages of different people I've met: little bits and pieces of their personalities put together. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
A little background: Annabeth used to adventure with Hermes's son Luke. Over time, Annabeth developed a crush on Luke. As Annabeth got… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Aphros nodded, a glint of pride in his eyes. “We have trained all the famous mer-heroes! Name a famous mer-hero, and we… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
A telkhine was hunched over a console, but he was so involved with his work, he didn't notice us. He was about… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Piper went a little crazy. She cried out with relief and dove straight into the water. What was she thinking? She didn't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If you were a god, how would you like being called a myth, an old story to explain lightning? What if I… — 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
Frank didn’t drop you on purpose,” she said. “He’s not like that. He’s just a little clumsy sometimes.” “Oops,” Leo said, in… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He also didn't mind Piper's using him for a pillow. She had a cute way of breathing when she slept - inhaling… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
That’s us,” he said. “Those five nuts right there.” Which one is me?” I asked. The little deformed one,” Zoe suggested. Oh,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I pictured my mom, alone in our little apartment on the Upper East Side. I tried to remember the smell of her… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Even little Herley, who couldn't have been more than eight, looked like he could go six rounds with Chuck Norris without breaking… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Big brothers are the ones who are supposed to pull their punches. Little sisters—well, we should be able to hit as hard… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
They send a person who can never stay," she whispered. "Who can never accept my offer of companionship for more than a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The way to beat Luke," he said. "If I'm right, it's the only way you'll stand a chance." I took a deep… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He issued orders to us: demigods who come to us for aid are no longer to be tolerated. We are to crush… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
She blinked. "Hmm? Oh, don't care. What did Anubis look like to you?" "What did... he looked like a guy. So?" "A… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Somewhere behind me, Zia yelled, "Hippo!" Which I thought was a little late. She stumbled toward me over the rocking deck, the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Remake the world, a little at a time, each in your own corner of the world. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Leo dropped into the pool and approched the cage. "Hola, Tia. Little bit of trouble?" She [Hera] crossed her arms and sighed… — 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
