Because I am kind of distracted, I don't tend to sit at my desk 9 to 5. It can be two hours a day, or, when I'm in the final editing stages, it can be 14 hours a day. Rick Riordan daydeskdistract Change image and share on social
If the parents are too busy to read, it's a safe bet the children will feel the same way. Set aside time for family reading each night. It doesn't matter so much what the kids read, as long as you provide them space for reading and a sense that it is a valuable part of your daily routine. Rick Riordan betbusychild share on social
Every child's taste is different. Don't worry if they're not reading 'War and Peace' at age 12. First, build a good foundation and a positive attitude about reading by letting them pick the stories they enjoy. Make friends with a bookseller or librarian. They are a wealth of information on finding books that kids enjoy. Rick Riordan ageattitudebook share on social
It's wonderful being an author and having so many kids enjoying my books. That's always been my dream job, and I feel very lucky to be able to do it. Rick Riordan authorbookdream Change image and share on social
I have a great deal of sympathy for reluctant readers because I was one. I would do anything to avoid reading. In my case, it wasn't until I was 13 and discovered the 'Lord of the Rings' that I learned to love reading. Rick Riordan avoidcasedeal share on social
I don't think about being famous, really. Being an author, I don't generally get stopped as I walk down the street. It's not like being a movie star. Rick Riordan authorfamousgenerally Change image and share on social
As a teacher, I've never seen anything like 'Harry Potter.' That's why I smart when people talk about the 'next' 'Harry Potter.' There is no 'next' 'Harry Potter.' Rick Riordan harryhavepeople Change image and share on social
The images from the book you make in your head are always going to be the best images. Rick Riordan bookheadimage Change image and share on social
The older I get, the less I obsess about material stuff. In fact, stuff has become the enemy. There always seems to be more of it than I have storage in my house! Rick Riordan enemyfacthouse Change image and share on social