Robert J. Casella
Writer, Photographer, Artist
Immerse yourself in the Literary Fiction of Robert Casella, where anti-heroes roam surreal landscapes and satirical humor comes alive. Sample his work and discover the unique narratives that challenge the boundaries of conventional storytelling. His stories are alive with flawed, multi-dimensional characters and immersive internal dialogues. With each page, Casella invites readers to explore the intricacies of life, revealing both its beauty and chaos, blurring the boundaries between the sacred and profane.
Seeking Representation
Literary Fiction
(voice-driven, satire, humor)
No Sleep in Zanesville
A Butcher in the Minories
About
Robert Casella is a writer of experimental and popular literary fiction whose work explores societal collapse, identity, trauma, and the grotesque poetry of modern life. His style blends hallucinatory interior monologue with biting satirical humor and structural innovation.
Robert Casella’s work has been published in the journals Fiction International, Exquisite Corpse, ZYZZYVA, Journal of Experimental Fiction, Another Chicago Magazine, Cream City Review, Writer’s Block Magazine.
Robert is a documentary photographer, often capturing the shot that most people would overlook as mundane, where Casella sees beauty.
His art is in the medium of collage, exploring surreal and often ludicrous juxtaposition. His work is often a humorous commentary on the American fantasy created by Madison Avenue and the real life, gritty, and corporeal conditions in the world.
Literature, Screenplays Photography and Art
Digital Portfolio
Robert Casella's literary fiction delves deep into the complexities of human emotions and absurdities of existence through captivating and unconventional narratives. His stories are alive with flawed, multi-dimensional characters and immersive internal dialogues, challenging the boundaries of traditional storytelling. With each page, Casella invites readers to explore the intricacies of life, revealing both its beauty and chaos.