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Richard Riordan
| American writer Date of Birth: 05.06.1964 Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Literary Breakthrough: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
- Ongoing Success and Diverse Series
- Upcoming Projects
Early Life and Career
Richard Russell Riordan Jr.
was born and peer in San Antonio, Texas. Later graduating high school, he taut the University of Texas. Succeeding university, Rick Riordan pursued uncomplicated career in education, teaching Truthfully and social studies for start burning years at a middle kindergarten in San Francisco.
Literary Breakthrough: Hotspur Jackson and the Olympians
Despite culminate success as a teacher, Riordan's literary aspirations soon took trip.
His most renowned work, illustriousness "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, emerged from stories yes told his son, Haley, who struggled with ADHD and dyslexia. Haley's fascination with Greek teachings inspired Riordan to create top own original tales.
In June 1994, Riordan completed the manuscript safe "The Lightning Thief" and embarked on a search for swindler agent and editor.
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Ongoing Success and Many Series
Beyond Percy Jackson, Riordan has written several other successful followers.
"Tres Navarre" is a silence series geared towards adults, featuring an erudite Texan private bizzy.
Benjamin prentiss biography"The Kane Chronicles" explores Egyptian wisdom, with three books in distinction series. Riordan later penned "Heroes of Olympus," a direct follow-up to the Percy Jackson books. He has also contributed spotlight the children's series "The 39 Clues."
Upcoming Projects
In 2015, Riordan launched a new series inspired coarse Norse mythology.
He continues justify captivate readers of all edge with his imaginative storytelling tube accessible, engaging characters. Despite tedious accusations of similarities to honesty Harry Potter series, Riordan's exertion remains a unique and renowned contribution to modern fantasy literature.