Michael Mahler is the Chicago - based composer/lyricist of THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, OCTOBER SKY, MIRACLE, HERO, SOMETHING IN THE GAME, THE MAN WHO MURDERED SHERLOCK HOLMES, PAINTED ALICE, and others. He served as premiere English lyricist for Boublil & Schönberg's LA REVOLUTION FRANÇAISE and contributed lyrics to Russell Watson's album "Only One Man". Projects in development include JONESTOWN, MONSTER, and original songs for the My Little Pony 2 animated feature. Michael’s work is available through MTI and Dramatic Publishing.