Raena Bock

Raena Bock asked Rick Riordan:

Hey, Uncle Rick!! Huge fan here. Love Magnus Chase the most though : ) I was wondering about Blitz. I feel as thought he isn't straight- i think he's gay. Is that true? One of the biggest hints was the green carnation he wore in The Sword of Summer. Love your work!!! Thanks!

Rick Riordan I'm glad you enjoyed Magnus Chase! I think you could certainly make that case about Blitz, but since it is never explicitly stated in the books, there is no canon, and whatever I might say after the fact doesn't count any more than your own opinion, so you are free to see the character based on what you read! I think it's important to leave room for fan imagination, because different readers need different things from the characters, so it's important to let them be open to diverse readings.

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Evelyn

Evelyn asked Rick Riordan:

Hello Mr. Riordan! I am a big fan of your books, especially the Percy Jackson series, and I wanted to ask you some questions, if you have the time to answer them. I'm sure that you're very busy. 1) How do you deal with negative feedback on your books? 2) If Percy and his friends were Star Wars characters, who would they be? Thank you! -Greek Mythology nerd

Bujuh

Bujuh asked Rick Riordan:

Hey Rick! I was curious, how often do fans recognize you outside of book events? (Such as: bumping into you at a store, at a park, etc.)

Horatio

Horatio asked Rick Riordan:

Have you got any writing tips for teens? Also, how to come up with good ideas for stories. Thanks!

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