Michael William Hogan has written many highly acclaimed and award-winning feature and short film screenplays, short stories, webisodes and children’s books. He has also won dozens ...view moreMichael William Hogan has written many highly acclaimed and award-winning feature and short film screenplays, short stories, webisodes and children’s books. He has also won dozens of awards for his short films that have screened at festivals in the US and globally.As a kid growing up in Michigan, Michael’s family would spend summers at a cabin on the shores of Lake Huron. There Michael would float on the “high seas” aboard his self-built raft, hunt frogs in the tall reeds of inland ponds, and hike trails through the forest enjoying the fresh air and wildlife. His days were filled with exploration and adventure, and those early years have had a huge impact on his storytelling.Today, the young boy from the Midwest may have aged, but he hasn’t necessarily grown up. You may find Michael cutting through thick jungle on an island in the South Pacific or trekking through remote mountains of Colorado. And when not out seeking a new adventure, he’s typically hunkered down at his computer creating new worlds, compelling characters, and scintillating stories to share with his grandkids...and you.“Sebastian and the Invisible Island”, now in its 2nd Edition, has been adapted into a feature film screenplay, which Michael is shopping to the film industry. Michael currently resides in Southern California with his wife and two Springer Spaniels.FUN FACT #1: Michael’s choice to include his middle name in his “professional” persona is a tribute to his grandfather, William Riederich, whose creative mind, and cleaver inventions have always served as inspiration.view less