Mackall, Dandi Daley 1949- (Dandi D. Mackall)

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Mackall, Dandi Daley 1949- (Dandi D. Mackall)

PERSONAL:

Born March 24, 1949, in Kansas City, MO; daughter of F.R. (a physician) and Helen (a nurse) Daley; married Joseph S. Mackall (a professor and writer); children: Jennifer, Katy, Dan. Education: University of Missouri at Columbia, B.A., 1971; University of Central Oklahoma, M.A., 1989; also attended Institute of Biblical Studies, Arrowhead, CA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Southern Nazarene University. Politics: Independent. Religion: Christian.

ADDRESSES:

Home and office—West Salem, OH. Agent—Elizabeth Frost Knappman, New England Publishing Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 361, Chester, CT 06412. E-mail—[email protected].

CAREER:

Freelance manuscript reviewer and editor, 1978-86; University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, lecturer in writing for the children's literature market, 1986-89; freelance writer and public speaker, 1989—. Southwest Community College, Creston, IA, instructor, 1984-86; Southern Nazarene University, instructor, 1986-89; Ashland University, instructor, 1990-94; Institute of Children's Literature, instructor; speaker at dozens of "young authors" programs; guest on television and radio programs.

MEMBER:

International PEN, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

AWARDS, HONORS:

Silver Medallion Award, 2003, for God Made Me, and 2004, for Kyra's Story.

WRITINGS:

The Blessing Is in the Doing, Broadman (Nashville, TN), 1983.

A Spiritual Handbook for Women, Prentice-Hall (Englewood Cliffs, NJ), 1984.

Remembering …, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 1985.

When the Answer Is No, Broadman (Nashville, TN), 1985.

The Best Christmas Ever, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1986.

A Secret Birthday Gift, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1987.

A Super Friend, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1987.

Me First, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1987.

Splitting Up: When Your Friend Gets a Divorce, Harold Shaw (Wheaton, IL), 1988.

Allyson J. Cat, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1989.

Just One of Me, Harold Shaw (Wheaton, IL), 1989.

Allyson J. Cat Coloring Book, with cassette, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1989.

The Christmas Gifts that Didn't Need Wrapping, illustrated by Dawn Mathers, Augsburg-Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 1990.

It's Only Ali Cat, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1990.

An Ali Cat Christmas, illustrated by Kathryn Hutton, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1991.

Kay's Birthday Surprise, illustrated by Dawn Mathers, Augsburg-Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 1991.

A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts, Hanna Barbera, 1995.

No Biz like Show Biz, Hanna Barbera, 1995.

Millionaire Astro, Hanna Barbera, 1995.

Home Sweet Jellystone, Hanna Barbera, 1995.

Kids Say the Greatest Things about God: A Kid's-Eye View of Life's Biggest Subject, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 1995.

Seasons, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Baby Animals, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Secret Night, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Who's a Goblin?, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

The Halloween Secret, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Circus Counting, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

ABC's of Lunch, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Things that Go, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Bugs and Butterflies, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Under the Water, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Santa's Toy Shop, Landoll's (Ashland, OR), 1995.

Scooby Doo and Scrappy in 1.2.3, Hanna Barbera, 1996.

Pebbles and Bamm Bamm in a Colorful Game, Hanna Barbera, 1996.

Jetsons in Shapes, Hanna Barbera, 1996.

Yogi and Boo Boo ABC's, Hanna Barbera, 1996.

Kindred Sisters: New Testament Women Speak to Us Today; A Book of Meditation and Reflection, Augsburg (Minneapolis, MN), 1996.

Picture Me at Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary, Disney, 1997.

Christmas Buttons, Playhouse Publishing (Akron, OH), 1997.

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul, Batgirl, 1998.

Problem Solving, Ferguson (Chicago, IL), 1998, 2nd edition, 2004.

Teamwork Skills, Ferguson (Chicago, IL), 1998, 2nd edition, 2004.

Self-Development, Ferguson (Chicago, IL), 1998.

Easter Adventure, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1998.

(Compiler) Why I Believe in God: And Other Reflections by Children, Prima Publishing (Rocklin, CA), 1999.

Portrait of Lies, created by Terry K. Brown, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2000.

Joseph, King of Dreams, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2000, sticker version, 2000.

Angel Coupons, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2001.

No, No Noah!, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2001.

Little Lost Donkey, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2001.

Don't Cry, Lion!, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2001.

Go, Go, Fish!, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2001.

Please Reply!, created by Terry K. Brown, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2001.

Silent Dreams, illustrated by Karen A. Jerome, Eerdmans (Grand Rapids, MI), 2001.

101 Things Kids Wonder, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2001.

101 Commandments … of Children, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2001.

101 Ways to Talk to God, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2001.

(Compiler) What Children Know about Angels, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2001.

Easter Buttons, Playhouse Publishing (Akron, OH), 2001.

Halloween Buttons, Playhouse Publishing (Akron, OH), 2001.

Eager Star, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2002.

Made by God, illustrated by Megan Halsey, Augsburg (Minneapolis, MN), 2002.

Off to Bethlehem!, illustrated by R.W. Alley, HarperCollins (New York, NY), 2002.

One Lost Sheep, illustrated by Megan Halsey, Augsburg Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 2002.

Rainbow Party, illustrated by Megan Halsey, Augsburg Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 2002.

Things I Do, illustrated by Megan Halsey, Augsburg Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 2002.

Until the Christ Child Came, illustrated by Sally Wern Comport, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2002.

Little Shepherd, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2002.

(Compiler) Kids' Rules for Life: A Guide to Life's Journey from Those Just Starting Out, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2003.

Animal Babies, illustrated by Jill Newton, Augsburg (Minneapolis, MN), 2003.

Are We There Yet?, illustrated by Shannon McNeill, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2003.

Cloud Counting, illustrated by Jill Newton, Augsburg Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 2003.

Color My World, illustrated by Jill Newton, Augsburg Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 2003.

First Day, illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke, Harcourt (San Diego, CA), 2003.

Love and Kisses Bunny, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2003.

It Must Be Halloween, illustrated by Barry Gott, Little Simon (New York, NY), 2003.

Who'll Light the Chanukah Candles?, illustrated by Keiko Motoyama, Little Simon (New York, NY), 2003.

Kyra's Story, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2003.

Off to Plymouth Rock!, illustrated by Gene Barretta, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2003.

The Shape of Things, illustrated by Jill Newton, Augsburg Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 2003.

Professional Ethics and Etiquette, Ferguson (New York, NY), 2004.

Journey, Easter Journey!, illustrated by Gene Barretta, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2004.

Made for a Purpose, illustrated by Glin Dibley, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2004.

Merry Creature Christmas!, illustrated by Gene Barretta, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2004.

Sierra's Story, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2004.

A Tree for Christmas, illustrated by Dominic Catalano, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2004.

Friend from Galilee, Augsburg (Minneapolis, MN), 2004.

Praying Jesus' Way, illustrated by Claudine Gévry, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2005.

The Shepherd's Christmas Story, illustrated by Dominic Catalano, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2005.

This Is the Lunch that Jesus Served, illustrated by Benrei Huang, Augsburg (Minneapolis, MN), 2005.

The Best Thing Is Love, illustrated by 2005.

God Blesses Me, illustrated by Jane Dippold, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2005.

I'm His Lamb, illustrated by Jane Dippold, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2005.

In the Beginning, illustrated by James Kandt, Tommy Nelson (Nashville, TN), 2005.

Jesus in Me, illustrated by Jenny B. Harris, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2005.

Jesus Said, "Go Tell the World," So I've Got a Job to Do, illustrated by Jenny B. Harris, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2005.

The Legend of Ohio, illustrated by Greg LaFever, Sleeping Bear Press (Chelsea, MI), 2005.

Love Rules, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2005.

My Big Birthday, illustrated by Rachel O'Neill, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2005.

My Christmas Gift to Jesus, illustrated by Rachel O'Neill, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2005.

My Happy Easter Morning, illustrated by Rachel O'Neill, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2005.

My Secret Valentine, illustrated by Rachel O'Neill, ZonderKids (Grand Rapids, MI), 2005.

Three Wise Women of Christmas, illustrated by Diana Magnuson, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2006.

The Armor of God, illustrated by Jenny B. Harris, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2006.

Eva Underground, Harcourt (Orlando, FL), 2006.

God Made Me, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, Little Simon Inspirations (New York, NY), 2006.

God Shows the Way, illustrated by Claudine Gévry, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2006.

The Golden Rule, illustrated by Jane Dippold, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2006.

I Love You, Daddy, illustrated by Karen Lee Schmidt, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2006.

I Love You, Mommy, illustrated by Karen Lee Schmidt, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2006.

Larger-than-Life Lara, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2006.

Maggie's Story, Tyndale House Publishers (Carol Stream, IL), 2006.

Seeing Stars, illustrated by Claudine Gévry, Little Simon (New York, NY), 2006.

Storm Rising, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2006.

The Treetops Are Whispering, Simon & Schuster (New York, NY), 2006.

A Glorious Angel Show, Integrity Publishers (Nashville, TN), 2006.

The Blanket Show, Dandilion Rhymes (Colorado Springs, CO), 2007.

Crazy in Love, Dutton Children's Books (New York, NY), 2007.

A Gaggle of Geese and a Clutter of Cats, illustrated by David Hohn, WaterBrook Press (Colorado Springs, CO), 2007.

Grace under Pressure, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2007.

The Legend of Saint Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving, illustrated by Guy Porfirio, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2007.

Rudy Rides the Rails: A Depression Era Story, illustrated by Chris Ellison, Sleeping Bear Press (Chelsea, MI), 2007.

Upsetting Annie, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2007.

When God Created My Toes!, Random House (New York, NY), 2007.

God Made …, Random House (New York, NY), 2007.

John 3:16, Integrity Publishers (Nashville, TN), 2007.

The Light of Christmas, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2007.

Three Wise Women of Christmas, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2007.

Seventeen Christmases, Child Specialty, 2007.

Easter Is for Me!, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2007.

The Legend of Christmas Holly, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2007.

Carry Me to Thanksgiving, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2007.

Carry Me to Halloween, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2007.

Ten Commandments, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2007.

Armor of God, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2007.

Golden Rule, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 2007.

Other books include the pop-up books Daniel and the Lion's Den, Noah's Ark, and Jonah and the Whale, all 1995; The Princess and the Pea and Town and Country Mouse; titles in the "My First Book" series include My First Book of Words, My First Book of Numbers, My First Book of Toys, My First Book of Shapes, My First Book of Colors, and My First Book of Time. Contributor to books, including Christmas Programs for Organizations, Standard Publishing (Cincinnati, OH), 1986. Author of a humor column, published in an Iowa newspaper, 1984-86. Creator of text for greeting cards. Contributor to magazines around the world, including Guidepost, Moody Monthly, Christianity Today, Power for Living, Christian Parenting, and Today's Christian Woman.

"BLOG ON!" SERIES

Grace Notes, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2006.

Just Jazz, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2006.

Love, Annie, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2006.

Storm Rising, ZonderKidz (Grand Rapids, MI), 2006.

"CINNAMON LAKE" MYSTERY SERIES

The Secret Society of the Left Hand, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1996.

The Case of the Disappearing Dirt, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1996.

The Great Meow Mystery, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

Don't Bug Me Molly!, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

Of Spies and Spider Webs, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

The Cinnamon Lake-ness Monster, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

Soup Kitchen Suspicion, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1998.

The Presidential Mystery, illustrated by Kay Salem, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1999.

"HORSEFEATHERS!" SERIES; YOUNG ADULT NOVELS

Horsefeathers!, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2000.

Horse Cents, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2000.

A Horse of a Different Color, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2000.

Horse Whispers in the Air, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2000.

Horse Angels, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2000.

Home Is Where Your Horse Is, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2000.

A Horsefeathers Mystery, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2001.

All the King's Horses, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 2001.

"KIDS SAY" SERIES

Kids Are Still Saying the Darndest Things, Prima Publishing (Rocklin, CA), 1993.

(Compiler) Kids Say the Cutest Things about Mom!, Trade Life Books (Tulsa, OK), 1996.

(Compiler) Kids Say the Cutest Things about Dad!, Trade Life Books (Tulsa, OK), 1997.

Kids Say the Cutest Things about Love, Trade Life Books (Tulsa, OK), 1998.

What Kids Know about Angels, Sourcebooks (Naperville, IL), 2001.

Kids Say the Best Things about God: Devotions and Conversations for Families on the Go, Jossey-Bass (San Francisco, CA), 2004.

Kids Say the Best Things about Life: Devotions and Conversations for Families on the Go, Jossey-Bass (San Francisco, CA), 2004.

"LITTLE BLESSINGS" PICTURE BOOKS

Blessings Everywhere, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2000.

God Makes Nighttime Too!, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2000.

Rain or Shine, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2000.

Birthday Blessings, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2001.

Christmas Blessings, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2001.

ABC's, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2002.

Count Your Blessings, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2002.

Blessings Come in Shapes, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2005.

Many-Colored Blessings, illustrated by Elena Kucharik, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2005.

"PICTURE ME" SERIES

Jesus Loves Me, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1996.

Picture Me as Goldilocks, illustrated by Wendy Rasmussen, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me as Jack and the Beanstalk, illustrated by Wendy Rasmussen, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me as Little Red Riding Hood, illustrated by Wendy Rasmussen, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me with Jonah, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me with Noah, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me with Moses, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me with Jesus, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me on Santa's Knee, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me at the First Christmas, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me on Halloween, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me with the Easter Bunny, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 1997.

Picture Me as Mom's Little Helper, Picture Me Books (Akron, OH), 2001.

"PUZZLE CLUB" MYSTERY SERIES

The Puzzle Club Christmas Mystery, illustrated by Mike Young Productions, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

The Puzzle Club Activity Book, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

The Puzzle Club Picture Book, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

The Mystery of Great Price, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1997.

The Puzzle Club Case of the Kidnapped Kid, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1998.

The Puzzle Club Poison-Pen Mystery, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1998.

The Puzzle Club Musical Mystery, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1998.

The Puzzle Club Easter Adventure, illustrated by Mike Young Productions, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1998.

The Puzzle Club Meets the Jigsaw Kids, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1999.

The Case of the Missing Memory, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1999.

The Puzzle Club Pet-Napping Mystery, illustrated by Mike Young Productions, Concordia Publishing House (St. Louis, MO), 1999.

Author of other books in the series, including The Counterfeit Caper, published by Concordia between 1997 and 2000.

"READY, SET, READ!" BEGINNING READER SERIES

God Made Me, illustrated by Michelle Neavill, Augsburg-Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 1992.

Jesus Loves Me, illustrated by Kathy Rogers, Augsburg-Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 1994.

So I Can Read, illustrated by Deborah A. Kirkeeide, Augsburg-Fortress (Minneapolis, MN), 1994.

"WINNIE THE HORSE GENTLER" SERIES

Wild Thing, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2002.

Bold Beauty, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2002.

Midnight Mystery, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2002.

Gift Horse, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2003.

Happy Appy, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2003.

Buckskin Bandit, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2004.

Friendly Foal, Tyndale House Publishers (Wheaton, IL), 2004.

Mackall's books have been translated into more than a dozen foreign languages.

ADAPTATIONS:

Three of Mackall's "Puzzle Club" mysteries were animated and shown on national television.

SIDELIGHTS:

Dandi Daley Mackall once commented: "I love to write! I even love to rewrite and revise. When I was a ten-year-old tomboy, I won my first contest with fifty words on ‘why I want to be bat boy for the Kansas City A's.’ But the team wouldn't let a girl be bat boy—my first taste of rejection! I've amassed drawerfuls of rejections since, but along the way I've hung in there.

"Although I began writing books for grownups—humor, how-to's, inspirationals—when my children were born, I added children's books to the mix. Beginning with board books and baby books when my children were infants, I progressed through picture books and chapter books, middle-grade fiction and nonfiction, never dropping an age group, but simply adding another one. Finally, with our teens all in high school, I started a new series of young adult fiction, ‘Horsefeathers!’ I grew up with horses, backyard horses—the kind you keep as friends in your own backyard. It's been great to draw on my earlier horse-loving days to build my main character in the series, a teenaged, female horse whisperer." Later Mackall added: "Now I throw in young adult novels and an occasional novel for adults.

"I'm blessed with a husband who is also a writer and understands why the beds aren't made and there's nothing on the table at dinner time, and I'm blessed with children who offer encouragement and a never-ending supply of stories. I believe that God has stories already created for us if we're listening and looking and willing to work like crazy to make those stories the best they can be. I suppose that's really why I write."

Recently Mackall told CA: "My books reveal a lot about me. Eva Underground is set in Poland in 1978 and 1979, the years I lived there behind ‘the Iron Curtain.’ Larger-than-Live Lara isn't just a middle-grade novel; the way the character tells her story explains exactly how I write my own stories."