It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.
RICK RIORDANIt takes strength and courage to admit the truth.
RICK RIORDANIt’s natural to feel fear. All great warriors are afraid. Only the stupid and the delusional are not.
RICK RIORDANNever bet against a cat.
RICK RIORDANHave you ever noticed how parents can go from the most wonderful people in the world to totally embarrassing in three seconds?
RICK RIORDANDo not despair. Heroes rarely live up to to our expectations
RICK RIORDANWith great power… comes great need to take a nap. Wake me up later.
RICK RIORDANMost of Set’s forces were running towards our boat, screaming and throwing rocks (which tended to fall down and hit them, but no one says demons are bright).
RICK RIORDANYou have to rise above the squabbling and chaos, and keep believing. You have to always keep your goals in mind.” -Hera, goddess of marriage
RICK RIORDANAlways, Always have a plan
RICK RIORDANKnowing too much of your future is never a good thing.
RICK RIORDANBut remember, boy, that a kind act can sometimes be as powerful as a sword.
RICK RIORDANSadie,” he said forlornly, “when you become a parent, you may understand this. One of my hardest jobs as a father, one of my greatest duties, was to realize that my own dreams, my own goals and wishes, are secondary to my children’s.
RICK RIORDANI think I write for reluctant readers. Of course I want everyone to enjoy my books, but if the kids in the back row who normally don’t pick up a book are engaged with what I’m writing, along with the kids who are big readers anyway, then I really feel like I’ve done my job.
RICK RIORDANThe sea does not like to be restrained.
RICK RIORDANWhen in doubt, start from the top. -Jason Grace
RICK RIORDANI always love it when I hear back from kids who say they discovered Percy Jackson and now wear their learning difference as a badge of honour.
RICK RIORDAN