Allen Wolf
Los Angeles, CA
Author of The Sound of Violet
Allen Wolf has won multiple awards as an author, filmmaker, and game creator. He is also the host of the popular Navigating Hollywood podcast where he interviews film and TV professionals about what it takes to thrive in entertainment.
He married his Persian princess, and they are raising their kids in Los Angeles. Allen loves traveling around the world and hearing people’s life stories. He is an avid fan of Disneyland where he has visited over 500 times. Allen wrote, directed, and produced the feature film adaption of The Sound of Violet which will debut in theaters in 2022.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Desperate to find a soulmate, Shawn goes on one awkward date after another until he encounters the alluring Violet. He starts dating her, but his autism keeps him from realizing that she’s actually a prostitute.
Shawn thinks he’s found a potential wife while Violet thinks she’s found her ticket to a brand new life. This funny and dramatic award-winning story takes all kinds of twists and turns and has been adapted into a major motion picture.
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IMPORTANT INFO
Everyone who purchases The Sound of Violet will get a sneak preview of the trailer for the upcoming movie which is based upon the novel when they email their receipt or order number to info@thesoundofviolet.com.
TALKING POINTS
❏ Allen adapted The Sound of Violet into a motion picture that will debut in 2022. He is the writer, director, and producer of the film.
❏ The Sound of Violet allows readers to experience the story through the lens of an autistic man who sees the world through his neurodiverse mind.
❏ The Sound of Violet brings awareness to the issue of human trafficking. More people are enslaved today than at any other time in world history.
❏ The family in The Sound of Violet is an intergenerational family with the grandmother acting as the mom. In the movie, she’s portrayed by 80-year-old actress Jan D’Arcy.
❏ The Sound of Violet realistically portrays how autistic people can struggle with dating and reading social cues.
❏ The main character Shawn is modeled after the author who struggled with dating in Los Angeles.
❏ Allen wrote the novel while taking weekly trips to Disneyland where he has visited 500+ times.
❏ Allen can discuss:
• How he adapted the screenplay from the novel.
• The differences between the novel and the movie.
• The process of bringing the story to life on screen.
• How a screenwriter writes a novel.
• The experience of making the movie.
TIMELY TIE-INS
❏ September 30 is National Love People Day
❏ October 1 is International Day of Older Persons
❏ October 3 is National Boyfriend Day
❏ October 20 is National Day on Writing
❏ October 23 is Make a Difference Day
❏ October 25 is National I Care About You Day
❏ November is National Novel Writing Month
❏ November 1 is National Author’s Day
❏ November 13 is World Kindness Day
PRAISE FOR THE SOUND OF VIOLET
“Entertaining, well-paced, and highly visual.”
“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.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A wonderfully well-written, funny, romantic love story.”
“Unique and inspirational. The Sound of Violet 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. The Sound of Violet is simply remarkable.”
– Readers’ Favorite
“A sweet and entertaining romantic comedy.”
“By turning conventions of contemporary romance on its stilettos and swapping out the typical sassy, fashion-obsessed female protagonist for an autistic male who reads jokes from index cards, Wolf puts a fresh spin on the genre. A sweet and entertaining romantic comedy, The Sound of Violet touches on autism and the power of faith. It will appeal to any reader who enjoys a blend of quirky characters, humor and drama.”
– Blue Ink Review
“Heartfelt, out-of-the-ordinary romance.”
“A romantic twentysomething fails to spot that his new girlfriend is a prostitute because he is autistic. The situation has ample comedic potential, but it isn’t just played for laughs. This warm, witty story does not shy away from serious themes like exploitation, redemption, and true love. The Sound of Violet explores heavy issues with a light touch. It’s easy to see this being adapted into an enjoyable movie.”
– Foreword Reviews
“Hilarious and Inventive.”
Love is one of the most powerful and mysterious forces in the world. In The Sound of Violet, 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, Winner of The National Book Critics Circle Award
“Wolf creates a gripping and heart-warming read out of the most surprising relationship.”
“The Sound of Violet was a novel I really wanted to savor and appreciate. It did not disappoint, in fact, it outdid my expectations. It was a really heartwarming story and dealt with the two worlds of Shawn and Violet colliding well. The characters in this novel are fleshed out well, especially with their detailed backstories that make them feel like real people. I almost didn’t want the story to come to an end but knew it had to.”
– Reedsy Discovery Reviews
“A modern love story that will leave readers glued to the pages.”
“The Sound of Violet is a modern love story that will leave readers glued to the pages as they wait for this addictive storyline to unfold. With plenty of humorous, light-hearted moments to balance out the underlying serious nature of the book, The Sound of Violet validates how the human experience is rooted in craving connection and understanding. In this unexpected love story, readers will ride the rollercoaster of emotions with the characters as they overcome challenges in life and love.”
– The Book Review Directory