I really love middle-grade. Middle-grade books have a little more of a magical, light-hearted feel. You can be a little bit more… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
I think Judy Blume, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz are the three authors responsible for my being where I am today. I… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
Don't ever let the other stuff get in the way of your inherent skills as a kick-butt storyteller. Move the reader, make… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
Sometimes what works in a book is too "in your face" when converted to the big screen and sound. — James Dashner Copy Share Image
I sent a lot of publishing ideas to my publisher, about 30 of them. Each time except 3, i got a "rejection… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
Do books about the Holocaust make us think, "Oh well, there was nothing we could've done to prevent that or prevent it… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“You will and should do everything in your power to improve your actual writing skills. You’ll work hard to create characters that… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“sometimes you don't look very hard for things you don't believe will or can happen.” — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“Sometimes I wonder," Thomas murmured. "Wonder what?" "If being alive matters. If being dead might be a lot easier.” — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“Are they changed because they want to go back to their old life, or is it because they're so depressed at realizing their old… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
She and Thomas had helped construct the Maze; at the same time she’d exerted a lot of effort to build a wall holding back… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
There are so many things hinted at that will be fun to reveal in depth. For years, fans have made it abundantly and enthusiastically… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“Shuck it,” Minho responded. “I’m tougher than nails. I could still kick your pony-lovin’ butt with twice this pain.” Thomas shrugged. “I do love… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
KILL ME!" And then Newt's eyes cleared, as if he'd gained one last trembling gasp of sanity, and his voice softened. "Please, Tommy. Please."… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
She smiled for the first time, and he almost had to look away, as if something that nice didn’t belong in such a glum… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“Didn't know you could measure distance so well with nothing but you bloody eyeballs” — James Dashner Copy Share Image
He pulled the envelope out of his pocket and ripped it open, then took out the slip of paper. The soft lights that ringed… — James Dashner Copy Share Image
“To fully appreciate the Sleep, you had to embrace the Wake and all its drudgery.” — James Dashner Copy Share Image
