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James Dashner, author of theMaze Runnerseries, has been dropped by his literary agent following sexual-misconduct claims.

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According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Michael W. Bourret confirmed that he would no longer be representing the young-adult novelist.

Dashner was accused of misconductin a comment threadon the School Library Journals website.

In the same thread,13 Reasons Whywriter Jay Asher was also accused of misconduct.

Ashers agent has also dropped him.

I didnt honor or fully understand boundaries and power dynamics, he wrote.

I can sincerely say that I have never intentionally hurt another person.

But to those affected I am so deeply sorry.