It was like Percy had faced death before, like he knew about grief. What mattered was listening. You didnโt need to say you were sorry. The only thing that helped was moving onโmoving forward.
Rick RiordanNow-whatโs our game plan?โ Coach Hedge belched. Heโd already had three espressos and a plate of doughnuts, along with two napkins and another flower from the vase on the table. He wouldโve eaten the silverware, except Piper had slapped his hand. โClimb the mountain,โ Hedge said. โKill everything except Piperโs dad. Leave.โ โThank you General Eisenhower,โ Jason grumbles.
Rick RiordanWhile Coach Hedge was having dinner on the foredeck, a wild pegasus appeared from nowhere,stampeded over the coachโs enchiladas, and flew off again, leaving cheesy hoof prints all across the deck. โWhat was that for?โ the coach demanded.
Rick RiordanYou have to read a lot so you know what good writing looks like and you get inspired. You have to write a lot because it's like a sport - you have to practice. And, also, you have to persevere. Don't give up. I got rejected on my first book, like, 14 times, but I just kept going. So believe in yourself and don't give up.
Rick Riordan