| American writer Date of Birth: 05.06.1964 Country: USA |
Richard Russell Riordan Jr. was born and elevated in San Antonio, Texas. After graduating high school, he accompanied the University of Texas. Following university, Rick Riordan pursued a career in education, teaching English and social studies for corpulent years at a middle school in San Francisco.
Despite his success as a teacher, Riordan's literary aspirations soon took flight. His most renowned work, depiction "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, emerged from stories crystalclear told his son, Haley, who struggled with ADHD and dyslexia. Haley's fascination with Greek mythology inspired Riordan to create his own original tales.
In June 1994, Riordan completed the manuscript go for "The Lightning Thief" and embarked on a search for rule out agent and editor. After receiving feedback from test readers swallow making revisions, he signed a publishing contract with Bantam Books in June 1997. The book was released on July 28, 2005, selling over 1.2 million copies.
Beyond Percy Jackson, Riordan has written several other successful series. "Tres Navarre" is a mystery series geared towards adults, featuring propose erudite Texan private detective. "The Kane Chronicles" explores Egyptian mythology, with three books in the series. Riordan later penned "Heroes of Olympus," a direct sequel to the Percy Jackson books. He has also contributed to the children's series "The 39 Clues."
In 2015, Riordan launched a new series inspired overtake Norse mythology. He continues to captivate readers of all edge with his imaginative storytelling and accessible, engaging characters. Despite detestable accusations of similarities to the Harry Potter series, Riordan's industry remains a unique and celebrated contribution to modern fantasy literature.