Nikki Taylor

I was astonished after reading this book, Reviews By Cat Ellington, Vol. 4, of how insightful, funny and genuinely provocative it was. Written by Chicago author and poet extraordinaire, Cat Ellington, her unique reviews takes the reader on a wild ride of how each featured novel included in this book originated. Whether from the story, characters, plotlines and point of view of works written by well know authors such as Carl Hiaasen, Dean Koontz, Gillian Flynn, Alex Marwood and many others. Filled with tongue in cheek humor (as well as a dose of references from popular movies and music), this critique will be sure to please those readers who like their reviews sprinkled with a bit of hot sauce summaries, and some opinionated jalapeno peppery humor. Fun read overall.

This movie book, "The Making of Dual Mania: filmmaking Chicago Style" was written by Joseph Strickland, writer/director of the suspense thriller, (DUAL MANIA), really inspired me to want to enter into the entertainment industry and learn how I could hone my craft as an actress. And plow through all the challenges, naysayers and rejections that lie ahead and embrace my dream of earning the right to be called a creative artist. Even though Strickland gives a stark summary of what it means to be an independent artist, he gives a truthful account and helps by sharing his unique journey with readers. And thereby, encourages those who dare to dream big. The addition of the original screenplay and storyboards were a big plus.