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The Stolen Chariot, part one

Finally a sunny day in Texas! I thought I would celebrate by posting the one-and-only Percy Jackson short story, “Percy Jackson and the Stolen Chariot.” This was originally written as…

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Camp Half-Blood Atlanta

Last month, Camp Half-Blood, Atlanta branch, held its first session. Thanks to the Little Shop of Stories in Decatur for sponoring this event! I’ll look forward to visiting with the…

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Thoughts before H-Day

With Harry Potter Day almost upon us, I’m looking forward to finding out how the series ends as much as anyone else. I won’t be standing in line at midnight,…

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Percy 4 Update

My posting has slowed down over the last couple of weeks. I’d like to say that’s because I’m resting, but in fact I’ve been very busy writing on a number…

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Camp Half-Blood 2007

Once again, the amazing Topher Bradfield and his band of heroic counselors from BookPeople brought Camp Half-Blood to life in Austin, Texas. This summer there were three different week-long sessions.…

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Al’s Book Club

I had a great time yesterday on the Today Show with Al Roker’s Book Club! The kids were so great. If you missed the feature, you can access it here.

Percy Arrives in Korea

One of my favorite covers yet! Check out the Lightning Thief, as it will debut in South Korea.

WBUR Interview

One of the highlights of my May tour was stopping by the WBUR radio studio in Boston for a taped interview for the program “Here and Now.” Not only did…

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The UK Report

I just returned from a week in the UK, and it was an incredible trip. I arrived in Edinburgh, Scotland on a rainy, cold Sunday morning, not exactly the weather…

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What Passes for a Quiet Week

It’s been great to be home, although I’ve certainly been busy for a “down” week. Sunday I went up to Austin for a signing at Barnes & Noble Arboretum, where…

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