Ellison , however , has been writing for 55 years . He was influential in ` ` new writing '' that was reader - driven . He is a best - seller who is unknown by many readers , some say . Ellison has several new projects about to be announced .
Ellison , 77 , has been writing for 55 years . Writer was influential in `` new wave '' that was character-driven . He is a best-seller who is unknown by many readers , experts say . Ellison has several new projects about to be released .