The Half-Blood Report

In this episode we make predictions for The Shadow Crosser based off of the new sneak peak we got.

Order The Shadow Crosser from our online bookshop:

https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771 

Demigod News Links:

The Shadow Crosser Sneak Peak came out: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/21/the-shadow-crosser-sneak-peek/ 

Tour dates for Jen Cervantes: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1297950789122498561 

Tristan Strong was Nominated for 2020 Chesley awards: https://asfa-art.com/news/2020-chesley-nominees/ 

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In this episode we review Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia.

Make sure to order Paola Santiago from our online bookshop:

https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177 

Demigod News Links:

Readriordan released the second edition of their “Demigod Relations Map”, now updated for The Tyrant’s Tomb: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/08/10/demigod-map-2-0-the-tyrants-tomb-edition/

We got the name of the series The Last Fallen Star will belong to:

https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1294044449677275136 

In this episode we talk about how we expect Paola Santiago to be adapted for TV.

Order Paola Santiago and the River of Tears from our online bookshop:

https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177 

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Paola Santiago has just come out, and already got picked up for a TV Show: https://twitter.com/tehlorkay/status/1291497997306458113 

Kwame Mbalia announced that there would be a third book of Tristan Strong, a conclusion to the trilogy: https://twitter.com/KSekouM/status/1291806969305726981 

Rick Riordan gave an update on the Percy Jackson TV Show: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/update-from-rick-aug-8/ 

In this episode, we discuss the newly announced Rick Riordan Presents book and make our last predictions on Paola Santiago. Diego makes a bet he is sure to regret. (That rhymed!)

Demigod News Links:

We got a New Rick Riordan Presents Book Announced!: https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/news-for-the-week-of-july-27/ 

We got character art for Ondina: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/28/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-ondina/ 

We got Tehlor’s Paola Santiago and Rick Riordan’s Tower of Nero tour dates: https://rickriordan.com/2020/08/tour-dates-and-other-news-for-august-1/ 

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Yup it's finally here! In this episode we discuss Iris mythology and guess how it might play out in Rick Riordan's next series.

Demigod News Links:

Readriordan released an interview between Rick Riordan and Tehlor Kay Mejia: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/21/rick-tehlor-and-paola-santiago-exclusive-interview/ 

We learned a bit more about The Last Fallen Star: https://twitter.com/gracikim/status/1285713992372158465

On the B&N youtube channel, Wednesday 4pm est Carlos will be talking with Rick Riordan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY01DeftKO8 

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In this episode we talk about the great time we had at our one week of Camp Half-Blood Austin Online! We also have the important discussion about criticism regarding Rick Riordan's diversity.

It's Still Possible to Sign Up For CHB Austin Online! https://online.camphalfbloodaustin.org/

Demigod News Links:

Rick’s thoughts on harmful stereotypes in Piper McClean ( https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/feathers-why-feathers/ ) and Samirah Al-Abbas ( https://rickriordan.com/2020/07/samirah-al-abbas-and-other-thoughts/ )

Bruto character art from Paola Santiago:

https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/17/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-bruto/ 

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Exactly one year ago, the first episode of HBR came out. Today, Samuel and Diego celebrate that, and do some fan appreciation, with this episode.

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In this episode we make predictions on Paola Santiago and talk about how crazy the origins of the Chupacabra are.

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https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368049177 

Demigod News Links:

Rick Riordan and 5 RRP authors will be playing D&D on July 18th: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1282129011225907200 

A spin-off series to The Storm Runner trilogy has been announced, focusing on Ren Santiago: https://twitter.com/jencerv/status/1280621386856198144 

A Sneak Peak to Paola Santiago has been released: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/08/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-sneak-peek/ 

Paola Santiago character art has been released for Dante: https://www.readriordan.com/2020/07/09/paola-santiago-and-the-river-of-tears-meet-dante/

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This week we have a great interview with Topher Bradfield, the Founder of the Camp Half-Blood Austin Branch; which has been around since 2006!

CHB Austin is still taking enrollment! Check out camphalfbloodaustin.org/quest 

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This week on the podcast we make predictions on The Shadow Crosser, the upcoming conclusion to the Storm Runner Trilogy.

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https://bookshop.org/a/444/9781368052771 

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Demigod News Links:

Sarwatt Chadda told us not all his tweets are true:

https://twitter.com/sarwatchadda/status/1275127069521973248

The Tower of Nero tour will be virtual:

https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1276262775967363073

Kwame Mbalia and Carlos Hernandez gave speeches on Sunday for receiving their respective awards:

http://www.ala.org/news/book-award-celebration

The Lightning Thief turns 15:

https://www.readriordan.com/2020/06/26/the-lightning-thief-turns-15/

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