Bio

Rick Russel Riordan was born June 5th,1964, in San Antonio, Texas. He went to Alamo Heights High School. He attended North Texas State college, but later transferred to the University of Texas at Austin. Rick then became a middle school teacher, he taut English and History and sometimes he even told his class about some of the Greek myths. While Rick was growing up one of his favourite books was Lord of the Rings. In middle school he became interested in Greek and Norse mythology. In high school he read Fanasty and Science Fiction, and in college he read mysteries.

                His parents were both teachers.  His mom, Brina, was a musician and also an artist. His dad, Jason, is a ceramicist. so yeah, he grew up in a very artistic family! :) Now Rick has a wife, Becky, and 2 sons, Haley and Patrick. And of course he has some pets, 1 dog, a golden labrador mix, and 2 black cats.

                                In Rick's spare time he likes to read, swim, play guitar, and travel with his family. He also likes to play video games with his kids.