We only came close to dying six or seven times, which I thought was pretty good. Once, I lost my grip and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Another time, in a Stockholm tavern, I met this god who was smoking hot, except his talking sword just would not shut… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I'd like to say I took the news well. The truth was, I wanted to strangle the Hunters of Artemis one eternal… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Don't decide yet," Hephaestus advised. "Wait until daybreak. Daybreak is a good time for decisions. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
You have to work hard to get to the top of your game. I think every writer has doubts! I still do… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Because, Seaweed Brain, it’s the first time we really talked, you and me. I told you about my family, and…” She took… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Now, as far as I knew, he (Luke) was still sailing around on his demon-infested cruise ship while the chopped-up Lord Kronos… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Once upon a time, I liked turtles,” Piper muttered, accepting a hand up. “Not anymore!” Hazel” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“The parrot eyed me cautiously, like he was forming a vague memory of unhappier times, before Jimmy Buffett and ganja. "Noisy bastard,"… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“As of this moment,' Sadie growled, 'my brother's name is Punching Bag. Seems he hasn't been telling me everything.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I found myself staring at her, which was stupid since I'd seen her a billion times. Still, she seemed so much more… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Did you bring me a rat?" "He has no time for rats, George." "No time for rats? That's just sad. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“She twisted her hair as if the question made her uncomfortable. “Seeing the past is simple magic. Seeing the present or the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“You see, in times of trouble, even gods can lose faith. They start putting their trust in the wrong things. They stop… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“As it did every time she saw Frank, Hazel’s heart performed a little skip-beat tap-dance—which really irritated her. Sure, he was a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He gave me the brochure. It was about the Hunters of Artemis. The front read, A WISE CHOICE FOR YOUR FUTURE! Inside… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
So why are we practicing this, anyway?" Percy asked. "Do you guys spend a lot of time laying siege to fortified cities? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We don’t have much time. Mel will be out of the restroom soon.” “You’ve got a magician named Mel? — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Your fatal flaw is personal loyalty, Percy. You do not know when it is time to cut your losses. To save a… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Look, I never wanted to be a half-blood. most of the time it gets you killed in nasty, dangerous ways. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids ask me questions. You'd think after doing this for four years, I would have heard every single question anyone could think… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Back in medieval times, " I said, "we used oil of vitriol for its healing properties. No doubt that's why Commodus had… — 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
I remembered the last time Annabeth and I had parted ways, when she'd given me a kiss for luck in Mount St.… — 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