The Minotaur unstrapped his axe and swung it around. It was beautiful in a harsh Iโm~going~togut~you~like~a~fish kind of way. Each of its twin blades was shaped like an omega: ฮฉโthe last letter of the Greek alphabet. Maybe that was because the axe would be the last thing his victims ever saw
Rick RiordanI had weird dreams full of barnyard animals. Most of them wanted to kill me. The rest wanted food.
Rick RiordanIt's always hard to wrap up a series. The longer I spend with the characters, the more they become like friends.
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