Don't ever let the other stuff get in the way of your inherent skills as a kick-butt storyteller. Move the reader, make them happy and sad and excited and scared. Make them stare into space after they've put the book down, thinking about the tale that's become a part of them.
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James Dashner was a contemporary American author. James Smith Dashner is an American writer known for speculative fiction. Many of his books are primarily aimed at children or young adults. Read more on Wikipedia →