The Complete Works: Reviews by Cat Ellington, Books 1-9

Cat Ellington is an American songwriter, casting director, poet, author, voice-over actress, and entrepreneur from Chicago, IL. Her professional credits include a library of nonfiction and poetry books, the multi-award-winning feature film Dual Mania, and original songs attributed to two of its soundtrack albums.

Naras Kimono is an American writer and artist from Chicago, IL. She has been writing short stories and illustrating graphics since she was very young, and made her professional writing debut as a contributing author on the fourth installment of the Reviews by Cat Ellington book series. When she’s not writing, creating characters, or drawing, Naras enjoys reading, watching Nickelodeon, studying dog breeds, cooking, listening to music, drinking chai tea, and engaging in various outdoor activities.

Joseph Strickland is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and author from Chicago, IL.

A former film festival judge for the 32nd Chicago International Film Festival and the 14th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Strickland also served as Chair of the Features Jury on the adult jury panel for the 15th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. The Making of Dual Mania: Filmmaking Chicago Style is the author’s first collaborative work of nonfiction, co-authored with fellow writer and theater critic B.J. Patterson, and author Cat Ellington, to whom Strickland is married. The fiery narrative was inspired by Strickland’s directorial debut Dual Mania, a psychological thriller dealing with the dual persona a young possesses and attempts to conceal throughout his ongoing sessions with his therapist. Outside of his creative work, Strickland enjoys watching Turner Classic Movies (TCM), reading, oil painting, visiting art museums, and watching the Chicago Bears.