Joseph Scapellato

About the Author

Joseph Scapellato is an acclaimed author whose innovative storytelling reimagines the myths of the American West through a lens of absurdity and introspection. Drawing from his Midwestern roots and a deep fascination with folklore, he crafts narratives that blend the rugged individualism of cowboy lore with surreal, existential twists, challenging readers to confront the vast emptiness of the frontier both literal and metaphorical. His debut collection, Big Lonesome, established him as a bold new voice in contemporary fiction, earning praise for its lyrical prose and unflinching exploration of isolation, identity, and the human condition. Scapellato's work continues to push boundaries, inviting audiences into uncharted territories of the imagination where tradition meets the unexpected.