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He was born in San Antonio, Texas.
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Rick Riordan's first book, that got published was Big Red Tequila.
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His influences are Lord of Rings , Mom, Dad and Mythology Mom was an music teacher. Dad was an ceramicist. (person who made stuff out of clay). Also he liked Greek mythology books.( which are in his books a lot)
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He went to Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas. He was the editor for the schools news paper. In one of his newspapers he created he got in trouble. He was in trouble beacuse he made fun of the schools football team.
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At the University of Texas at Austin Rick Riordan double majored in english and history.
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Rick riordans first book was the lightning theif for kids .it was realeased July 28, 2005. Rick has many more though. His books will be five siries.
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Rick Riordan newest book The Son of Neptune came out Oct 4, 2011.
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Rick Riordan has a wife and two sons. His son is named Becky and his sons are Cooper and Haley.