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Allen Wolf is an award-winning storyteller who creates novels, films, and games. His debut novel, The Sound of Violet, inspired him to write, direct, and produce its film adaptation, continuing a filmmaking career that began with his worldwide release In My Sleep, which garnered multiple film festival awards.

As host of the popular Navigating Hollywood podcast, Allen offers an insider’s perspective on the entertainment industry, interviewing professionals about their journeys and strategies for success in Hollywood.

His game design expertise has earned him forty awards for titles including You’re Pulling My Leg!, You’re Pulling My Leg! Junior, Slap Wacky, JabberJot, and Pet Detectives. These games have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of
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Allen Wolf I have done most of my writing at Disneyland so whenever I feel like I'm getting stuck, I'll take a break and ride one of the rides. That usually shak…moreI have done most of my writing at Disneyland so whenever I feel like I'm getting stuck, I'll take a break and ride one of the rides. That usually shakes up my creative juices and gets me going again. I also think it's important to regularly visit museums and go on creative adventures to keep my brain energized.(less)
Allen Wolf A friend and I were laughing about the challenges of navigating the world of dating. Even though I was married, those days were still vivid in my mind…moreA friend and I were laughing about the challenges of navigating the world of dating. Even though I was married, those days were still vivid in my mind. Those conversations inspired me to write Hooked about two people who are both dating-challenged, from completely different walks of life and the opposite from each other in major ways. The woman is paid to be with men and has a skewed view of love. The man is autistic and struggles with forming relationships as well as physical touch. He has his own idealistic view of relationships. I thought bringing those two together would make an interesting and dynamic story and could teach all of us something about love.

Hooked started off as a screenplay which won numerous awards at film festivals. The process of making a film can be long and so I wanted to bring the story to life sooner than that. I relished the chance to articulate the voices of the characters and paint the story of Hooked in a cinematic way through words.(less)
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Allen Wolf Readers' Favorite recently reviewed Hooked and they wrote:

"Hooked is contemporary fiction that will make you think, shake your head and smile all at the same time. A wonderfully well-written, funny, quirky, romantic love story. Unique and inspirational. Hooked is not your average romance. Rarely do I find myself so captivated by a book that I cannot put it down for nearly two hours. Pick up this book and get lost in the beauty of their relationship. My only complaint would be that the story had an ending, as all stories do, and I did so want to keep reading on. Most highly recommended. Hooked is simply remarkable."


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Allen Wolf Hooked was recently reviewed by Kirkus Reviews and they wrote:

"Wolf, an award-winning filmmaker, has adapted this first novel from his own original screenplay, and its cinematic potential clearly shows. The high-concept narrative is entertaining, well-paced, and highly visual ... it’s a charming, humorous, and hopeful tale. A quirky, touching love story that offers insights into autism, religion, and personal tragedy."

A friend of mine recently emailed me after he read the book:
"I finished Hooked on the train this morning. I had to hide my face in my coat so people wouldn't see me cry. It is awesome."

Can't wait to hear what everyone thinks.


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Allen Wolf My new book Hooked has been released! I'm looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks about it.

I got my first author endorsement:

"Love is one of the most powerful and mysterious forces in the world. In Hooked, Allen Wolf explores the depth of this binding force in hilarious and inventive ways, and makes us think about what it is that brings two unlikely people together."

- Tom Zoellner, author of The Heartless Stone: A Journey Through the World of Diamonds, Deceit and Desire

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