Authors >
D.J. MacHale

D.J. MacHale
Photo Credit:

D.J. MacHale

D.J. MacHale is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pendragon series. He has written, directed and produced many television series and movies for young people that have been seen on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, HBO, Showtime, PBS,... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain?
A. Goldfinger. He had the most brilliant super villian plan ever, and a great theme song.
Learn more about D.J. MacHale
My life in 8 words: "My life is an ongoing, ever changing adventure."
Related multimediaclose x

Video

1 to 13 of 13
  • 1635265513_1215419590001_15-full
    1. Meet The Monster Princess
    00:30
    608387648001
  • 1635265513_1215417482001_518-full
    2. Find THE LIGHT on Off The Shelf
    17:17
    111709694001
  • 1635265513_1215411625001_38-full
    3. D.J. Machale's Pet Peeve
    00:45
    84450015001
  • 1635265513_27806611001_thumb-73a90ad7-4bc5-4ab6-b449-63123eb6f2ff
    4. Bestselling Author D.J. MacHale Discusses His Series Pend...
    03:08
    27806051001
  • 1635265513_27808185001_thumb-bdd9f8e5-45ed-4e89-9040-37cbc2635957
    5. Get To Know Bestselling Author DJ MacHale
    01:24
    27802965001
  • 1635265513_27801522001_thumb-1c02b0f5-d6f1-49e7-bbc8-32e35213187a
    6. MacHale's Pendragon Series
    02:00
    27798198001
  • 1635265513_27793121001_thumb-1e527a87-6f71-425e-84d0-6c4f8c87cb93
    7. D.J. MacHale: Pilgrims of Rayne
    07:01
    27791428001
  • 1635265513_27772040001_thumb-e32cbeeb-2686-4306-9e41-dcbd7c7a0159
    8. Author D.J. MacHale's Pendragon Pronunciation Guide
    04:28
    27773042001
  • 1635265513_16753366001_asset-1237316306624
    9. The Most Asked Question
    00:38
    16743825001
  • 1635265513_16756317001_asset-1237316338088
    10. What’s next after Pendragon?
    00:31
    16742530001
  • 1635265513_16753370001_asset-1237316330026
    11. Caution: a spoiler from D.J.
    00:41
    16743823001
  • 1635265513_16756311001_asset-1237316291187
    12. Inspiration for Pendragon #8
    00:47
    16743824001
  • 1635265513_16747859001_asset-1237312390545
    13. The Timing of 1st Earth
    00:47
    16742528001

Audio

1 to 1 of 1
  • 1635265513_27151165001_th-27141803001
    1. D.J. MacHale : Off The Shelf
    12:44
    27148575001
See more multimedia
The Black will be released on February 21, 2012 in Trade Paperback
16 minutes ago
The Blood will be released on March 27, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Feb 05, 2012
Pendragon Books 6-10 will be released on March 06, 2012 in eBook
Jan 16, 2012
Pendragon Books 1-5 will be released on October 04, 2011 in eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Pendragon Books 1-5 is now available in eBook
Oct 04, 2011
The Monster Princess will be released on May 10, 2011 in eBook
May 10, 2011
The Monster Princess is now available in eBook
May 10, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find D.J. MacHale appearances
Apr 21, 2011
The Black is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Apr 19, 2011
The Black will be released on April 19, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Apr 19, 2011
Excerpt:
Chapter 1 from The Black
Apr 09, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find D.J. MacHale appearances
Mar 18, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find D.J. MacHale appearances
Mar 15, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find D.J. MacHale appearances
Mar 11, 2011
The Light is now available in Trade Paperback
Dec 21, 2010
The Light will be released on December 21, 2010 in Trade Paperback
Dec 21, 2010

D.J. MacHale Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Do unto others...(etc.) Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. I'd love to play the piano, and I'm going to work on it. Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Right here because "No matter where you go, there you are."- Buckaroo Banzai Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. A dog who belonged to me. It's a good life. Q. What’s your best quality? A. My ability to oversimplify Learn more about D.J. MacHale

Authors on the Web

Examiner.com, December 7, 2011
...- Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates. Although he may not have sold as many copies as D.J. MacHale, 11 year old author Taylor Diamond is inspiring his classmates at Sutton Middle School to put down their video games and pick up one of his tomes....
Saanich News, November 29, 2011
...vs. evil and a healthy dose of humour and action. Other great picks for younger teen boys are D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, set in fictionalized Britain, Nancy Farmer’s The Sea of Trolls and the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld. From steampunk...
Rohnert Park Patch, October 25, 2011
...perhaps a gift? Check out some titles from Frazer's recommended reading list: " Pendragon " series by D.J. MacHale — packed with mystery and adventure. " Twilight " series by Stephenie Meyer.  " Charlie Bone " — a magician series. " The...
PublishersWeekly.com, October 6, 2011
...stage, and the main stage. Dozens of authors and illustrators took part, including Molly Shannon, Robin Preiss Glasser, D.J. MacHale, and Cecil Castellucci, among many more. Seen here, l. to r., are several of the authors who participated in the...
Examiner.com, December 7, 2011
...- Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates. Although he may not have sold as many copies as D.J. MacHale, 11 year old author Taylor Diamond is inspiring his classmates at Sutton Middle School to put down their video games and pick up one of his tomes....
SignOn San Diego, December 3, 2011
...2615 Vista Way, Oceanside Shelley Moore Thomas and Jennifer Plecas, “Good Night, Good Knight,” 4 p.m. Tuesday. D.J. MacHale, “Pendragon,” 5 p.m. Friday. Kensington-Normal Heights Library 4121 Adams Ave., San Diego Jack Innis, “San Diego...
Saanich News, November 29, 2011
...vs. evil and a healthy dose of humour and action. Other great picks for younger teen boys are D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, set in fictionalized Britain, Nancy Farmer’s The Sea of Trolls and the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld. From steampunk...
Parksville Qualicum News, November 29, 2011
...vs. evil and a healthy dose of humour and action. Other great picks for younger teen boys are D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, set in fictionalized Britain, Nancy Farmer’s The Sea of Trolls and the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld. From steampunk...
Terrace Standard, November 29, 2011
...vs. evil and a healthy dose of humour and action. Other great picks for younger teen boys are D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, set in fictionalized Britain, Nancy Farmer’s The Sea of Trolls and the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld. From steampunk...
Summerland Review, November 29, 2011
...vs. evil and a healthy dose of humour and action. Other great picks for younger teen boys are D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, set in fictionalized Britain, Nancy Farmer’s The Sea of Trolls and the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld. From steampunk...
Golden Star, November 29, 2011
...vs. evil and a healthy dose of humour and action. Other great picks for younger teen boys are D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, set in fictionalized Britain, Nancy Farmer’s The Sea of Trolls and the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld. From steampunk...