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.

Powdered donuts," Tyson said earnestly. "I will look for powdered donuts in the wilderness." He headed outside and started calling, "Here, donuts!

Something inside me clicked, like an engine shifting into higher gear. My thinking suddenly became faster and clearer. The anger and fear didn't go away, but I realized they weren't important. They weren't going to help me.

Nothing like watching your relatives fight, I always say.

Staying silent, staying away from him... that was the hardest thing I've ever done.

Don't worry, goat boy. The milkman is dead.

Getting something and having the wits to use it...those are two different things.