I'm inspired by almost everything I come across in life, and one way or another they find themselves sneaking into my stories.

I've always had high ambitions and aspirations.

I didn’t do anything wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they couldn’t make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and…well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone’s life, then go ahead. Next time I promise I’ll point at them and laugh, then go eat some of Frypan’s dinner.

Minho looked at Thomas, a serious expression on his face. "If I don't see you on the other side," he said in a sappy voice, "remember that I love you.

Ah, my Knight in Shining Armor. What, you don't think I can fend for myself?

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 her emotions.

Sometimes what works in a book is too "in your face" when converted to the big screen and sound.