M. asked Rick Riordan:

Hi! nervous about asking you something but I figured I’d just go for it. I’m sorry if you answered this before. I’ve been a fan for over a decade now and I always wondered: how do you deal with so much on a daily basis? I’ve always admired how passionate you are and how you are able to work on so many various things. that must come with a lot of pressure so how so you process? Much love from an anxious French demigod

Rick Riordan The best thing I can say is that everyone is anxious! Anyone who looks like they are handling things well is probably struggling with the pressure more than it appears from the outside, myself included. When things get to be too much, I try to cut myself some slack, take a deep breath, take a walk, do what I can to regain perspective. We're all just muddling along as best we can, so at least you're not alone!

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Alessia

Alessia asked Rick Riordan:

hello! you mentioned in your blog that you're probably going to do a tour for percy jackson and the chalice of the gods. are you planning on coming to europe as well or is it just for the us? thank you!

Molly

Molly asked Rick Riordan:

I just wanted to say that, for the longest time, the Percy Jackson universe has been a special interest of mine as I am autistic. So my question is: are any of the characters meant to be autistic? if not, would you ever consider adding an autistic character? Thank you <3

Graphicskat

Graphicskat asked Rick Riordan:

You certainly don’t need to answer this, as I know that you have so many other questions to deal with, but I just want you to know that my daughter and I read all of the Percy Jackson books together out loud, and it was such a bonding experience that we both treasure those books even today. (She’s an adult now.) Thank you for bringing Percy and friends to life. (Required question mark: ?)

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