James Dashner is the best-selling author of the Maze Runner book series. He’s also a die-hard Real Salt Lake supporter whose passion for the club drove him and his family to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for the MLS All-Star Game last year. Recently, he sat down with RSL defender Tony Beltran for an extended conversation about becoming an author, his influences and how he became an RSL fan. Hear the full interview below and watch for the second installment in the Maze Runner series, “The Scorch Trials,” available Dec. 15 on Blu-Ray and DVD. Also watch for his latest book at stores near you, as “The Game of Lives” is available now.