Monsters don't die. They just dissipate into smoke and dust, which saves heroes a lot of trouble cleaning up after a fight.
Rick RiordanI think every writer struggles in some way with writers block. The trick is to plan out what you are going to say beforehand. I found out that if you make an outline you're much less likely to get blocked when you get into the middle of the story.
Rick RiordanSetโs storm is gathering,โ Amos said with a twinkle in his eyes. โShall we drive into is?
Rick RiordanWas that amazing?โ she demanded. โThat was amazing,โ I agreed. Itโs hard to pull off a romantic kiss when youโre both drenched in muck, but we gave it our best shot.
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