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Casey O'Banion is an Adjunct Professor in the English Department at Louisiana State University (LSU), specializing in teaching legal writing. He holds an MFA from Antioch University and the University of Southern California (Los Angeles), alongside a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor’s in Creative Writing from LSU. His work focuses on Southern Gothic themes, satire, and regional culture, particularly exploring East Texas, family dynamics, and everyday life in the South.
- Affiliations: LSU English Department, Adjunct role since unspecified period
- Education: MFA (Antioch/USC), JD & BA (LSU)
Research interests include satire, Southern Gothic literature, and cultural narratives tied to family and regional identity. His debut novel Chinese New Year (2023) achieved notable recognition, including a Thurber Prize longlist. He has also been published in venues like Whalebone Magazine and The Hyacinth Review. Awards include Pushcart Prize nominations and New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest final standings.
Personal accolades include managing a successful fantasy baseball team and being a father of four. His writing often blends humor with deep familial and cultural exploration, reflecting his roots in Texarkana and Louisiana.
