Writer Ellison is a reference to two authors, Harlan Ellison and Ralph Ellison. Harlan Ellison is an American writer of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery stories. He is best known for his short stories and novels such as 'I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream' and 'A Boy and His Dog'. Ralph Ellison was an American novelist, literary critic, and scholar. He is best known for his novel 'Invisible Man', which won the National Book Award in 1953.