Richard Russell Riordan Jr. (born June 5, 1964) is a #1 New York Times bestselling American author best known for creating the widely popular Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, a media franchise that blends ancient mythologies with modern-day settings. Famously dubbed the “storyteller of the gods”, his books have been translated into 42 languages and have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide. He also serves as a co-creator and executive producer for the ongoing live-action Disney+ adaptation of his work