James Dashner
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Dashner at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International
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| Born | James Smith Dashner November 26, 1972 Austell, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 2003–present |
| Genre | Fantasy, science fiction, children's literature |
| Notable works | The 13th Reality, The Maze Runner |
| Spouse | Lynette |
| Children | 4 |
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James Smith Dashner (born November 26, 1972) is an American writer of speculative fiction, primarily series for children or young adults, such as the Maze Runner series and the young adult fantasy series the 13th Reality. His 2008 novel The Journal of Curious Letters, first in the series, was one of the annual Borders Original Voices picks.
James Dashner was born on November 26, 1972 in Austell, Georgia. One of six children, he is a graduate of Duluth High School and Brigham Young University in Utah, where he received a master's degree in accounting. Dashner and his wife Lynette have four children and are now living in Utah.
Dashner's books are written for young teens. His work is typically within the adventure, survival, and science-fiction genres.
The Maze Runner, his most widely distributed book, reached 100 weeks' standing on the New York Times Best Seller list for Children's Series on September 21, 2014, two days after the release of the motion picture adaptation of the book.
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