By Anna G.By Anna G.

I was born in San Antonio, Texas.I was born in San Antonio, Texas. I was born on June 5, 1964.I was born on June 5, 1964.

I am a male.I am a male.

• I went to Alamo Heights High school in San Antonio. (I also got in trouble for writing a newspaper that made fun of the school!)

I have a wife.I have a wife. I have two sons. Their names are I have two sons. Their names are

Haley and Patrick. (I got the idea for Haley and Patrick. (I got the idea for one of my bestsellers from Haley!)one of my bestsellers from Haley!)

My parents were both teachers.My parents were both teachers. My mom was a musician and an artist. My mom was a musician and an artist. My dad was a ceramicist (he made stuff My dad was a ceramicist (he made stuff

out of clay).out of clay).

• Before I decided to become a full-Before I decided to become a full-time writer, I was a middle school time writer, I was a middle school teacher. I might go back to it!teacher. I might go back to it!

My initials are R.R.My initials are R.R.

• I am Rick Riordan!