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James Dashner happened to be vacationing in my home town during this month’s Dashner tweet chat, which was held on Thursday, June 27th. Here’re some highlights from that chat.
On San Diego Comic-Con (which takes place July 18-21, 2013):
I’m not sure about Comic Con, guys. I’ll be there for sure, doing things on Friday and Sunday. But the cast? Don’t know. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On release dates for The Eye of Minds:
EYE OF MINDS should come out worldwide pretty quickly. US and UK on Oct 8. Other places soon after. Vague much? #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On visualizing characters:
I never really have someone in mind when I create characters. But bits and pieces of everyone I’ve met work their way in. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On being in The Maze Runner movie:
Yes, I am definitely going to have a cameo in the movie. Unless Wes cuts its for bad acting. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On fangirling:
On a scale of one to fangirl for the movie, I’m easily all the way to psychotic fangirl. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On The Hunger Games comparison:
I don’t mind at all when people compare TMR to HUNGER GAMES. It flatters me. Bugs me when they say I copied it, though. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On the Dashner Army Logo Challenge:
Yes, the logo design contest, for the #dashnerarmy! Look for a link from @randomhousekids or @RandomBuzzers. Be creative! #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On The Eye of Minds series:
EOM is completely planned out and outlined. It will be a trilogy. Not “just because.” I have two 4-book series. Just works. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On killing characters:
Yes, some chapters are harder to write than others. Contrary to popular opinion, I don’t enjoy killing my characters. 🙂 #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On The Maze Runner set:
Yes, I have visited the set for TMR and will be returning soon. It’s amazing. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On comparing The Maze Runner to The Eye of Minds:
It’s my personal opinion that EYE OF MINDS is better than TMR, but I’m sure some will disagree. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On The Death Cure:
There’s a certain death in DEATH CURE that everyone hates me for, and all I can tell you is that I knew it from the beginning. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On creating plot twists:
Plot twists just come as I brainstorm and put the pieces together. I want them to make sense, not twist for twist’s sake. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On fans worries about the movie being more romantic:
I know I can answer this: there will be nothing done to these movies to make them more lovey dovey. Worry not. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On death in The Eye of Minds:
Not as much death in EYE OF MINDS. As I’ve said before, there are things worse than death. #dashnerchat #whatisreal #whatisnotreal — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On movie release on Valentine’s Day:
Yes, I think seeing TMR on Valentine’s Day is the most romantic thing possibly one could do. For sure. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On the movie trailer:
Not sure when we’ll have a trailer. My guess would be this fall. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On favorite characters:
Some people love Newt. Many love Minho. Personally, I love Zart the Fart. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On principal filming:
They’ll be done with principal filming in 3 or 4 weeks. Amazing. This movie is going to make all of you happy. #dashnerchat — jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On sequel title to The Eye of Minds:
The sequel to EOM is tentatively called THE RULE OF THOUGHTS. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
On writing The Maze Runner:
THE MAZE RUNNER took the longest to write by far because I rewrote it a thousand times over 4 years. #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
Thanks everyone. We must be growing; I’ve never seen so many questions! Whew! But thank you, I love you. #DashnerArmy #dashnerchat
— jamesdashner (@jamesdashner) June 28, 2013
