Love was the most savage monster of all.

his hair was permed and gelled like a New Jersey girl's on homecoming night. Percy Jackson

I stick closely to the structure of the myths. I may have some fun with the mythology by changing the environment to modern-day, but the structure of the myths, the monsters, the relationships of the gods - none of that is made up.

Armed with my sword and wand, I was all set for a stroll through the swamp to look for a hungry monster. Oh, joy!

I’m the god of funerals. I know every death custom in the world—how to die properly, how to prepare the body and soul for the afterlife. I live for death.” “You must be fun at parties,” I said.

so mortals tend to see only what they can understand.

We don’t have much time. Mel will be out of the restroom soon.” “You’ve got a magician named Mel?