Anthony Viola

Anthony Viola is a Professor of English at Marshall University, specializing in literature and creative writing. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio University and has previously taught at the University of Kentucky.

• PhD English (Creative Writing), Ohio University, 2003
• MA English (Creative Writing), University of North Dakota, 1998
• BA English (Writing), East Stroudsburg University, 1994

His research and creative work focuses on literary minimalism, fiction writing, and sports literature. He has published in journals such as Pleiades, Gulf Coast, and Aethlon, with a Pushcart Prize nomination and recognition in Best American Short Stories.

Notable publications include his novels The Law of Devil’s Land (2023), All Lies Begin With Truth (2022), and The Art of Death (2020), addressing themes from environmental ethics to post-apocalyptic identity.

• Pushcart Prize nomination
• Best American Short Stories distinction