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Alex Lemon

Alex Lemon was born in Iowa, and lives in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is the author of two collections of poetry, Mosquito (Tin House Books) and Hallelujah Blackout (Milkweed Editions), and is the recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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EXCLUSIVE RANTS, RAVES AND MUSINGS FROM S&S AUTHORS
A New Ditty
November 16, 2009
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November 11, 2009
Check out an excerpt in the new "Best & Brightest" issue of Esquire.
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Happy is now available in Trade Paperback
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Meet TCU Book Award Winner Rick Bass
Dallas Morning News, April 2, 2013
...in the Hill Country. Bass is being given the $5,000 prize for A Thousand Deer, which critic Alex Lemon called “lyrical, heartfelt and deeply intelligent ” in this review. The book focuses on the land hunted by generations of Bass’ family. He...
Book review: ‘A Thousand Deer,’ by Rick Bass
Dallas Morning News, November 26, 2012
...only a Texas treasure, he is a first-rate memoirist and one of the best nature writers we have. Alex Lemon is the author of Happy: A Memoir and three books of poetry. A fourth collection is forthcoming from Milkweed Editions. books@dallasnews.com Rick...
Junot Díaz returns to short stories in ‘This Is How You Lose Her’
Dallas Morning News, September 14, 2012
...will end, but you keep reading in the hopes that the next one won’t break your heart. Alex Lemon, author of Happy: A Memoir (Scribner) and three collections of poetry. A fourth collection is forthcoming from Milkweed Editions. This Is How You Lose...
Book Review : Walk Eat Talk Eat
Londonist, September 10, 2012
...can be bought online , or from A. Gold , Brick Lane Bookshop , Rough Trade East or Townhouse Window . By Alex Lemon...
‘Winter Journal,’ by Paul Auster is a graceful, moving memoir as the author enters his final season of life
Dallas Morning News, August 24, 2012
...readers to catch glimpses of themselves in the expansive life that’s woven together in this stirring memoir. Alex Lemon is the author of Happy: A Memoir and Fancy Beasts. He teaches at Texas Christian University. books@dallasnews.com Winter Journal ...
Who are these guys? A word about our book critics
Dallas Morning News, July 11, 2012
...The Dallas Morning News receives about 300 books a week. It’s my job to select a handful that will be considered for review. It’s a job that would be impossible without the work of dozens of exceptionally talented writers who help me identify what I...
This just in: Bissinger still hates us
Dallas Morning News, June 6, 2012
...tweeted yesterday. He was displeased with low turnout at a Dallas book-signing, and with this review by contributor Alex Lemon. Buzz had several choice words, many of them unprintable, for the reviewer and for the entire city of Dallas. After a good...
Buffalo Bills introduce Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator
Examiner.com, January 11, 2013
...between now and April’s draft. Hackett’s offense also produced the Big East’s receiving leader in Alex Lemon (1,070) as well as a 1,000 yard rusher in each of his three seasons as the offensive coordinator of the Orange. Hackett ran a quick...
WVU, Syracuse set to renew rivalry in Pinstripe Bowl
News and Sentinel, December 29, 2012
...Both signal-caller have a trio of talented pass catchers to throw to as well. Nassib will look to Alex Lemon, who has 70 receptions for 1,063 yards and seven scores, as well as Marcus Sales (63-863, 8 TD) and Jarrod West (42-571, 2 TD). Smith's primary...
WVU, Syracuse set to renew rivalry in Pinstripe Bowl
Parkersburg News, December 29, 2012
...Both signal-caller have a trio of talented pass catchers to throw to as well. Nassib will look to Alex Lemon, who has 70 receptions for 1,063 yards and seven scores, as well as Marcus Sales (63-863, 8 TD) and Jarrod West (42-571, 2 TD). Smith's primary...
Book review: ‘A Thousand Deer,’ by Rick Bass
Dallas Morning News, November 26, 2012
...only a Texas treasure, he is a first-rate memoirist and one of the best nature writers we have. Alex Lemon is the author of Happy: A Memoir and three books of poetry. A fourth collection is forthcoming from Milkweed Editions. books@dallasnews.com Rick...
Temple Football to Honor Seniors Prior to Syracuse Game on Friday
Temple Owls, November 24, 2012
...is No. 12 in total offense (319.82) and No. 33 in passing efficiency (145.44). Senior WR Alex Lemon is No. 13 in receiving yards (98.90) and No. 27 in receptions (6.50) per game. Senior DE Brandon Sharpe ranks No. 34 in tackles for loss (1...
Orange knock off top ten Louisville on Senior Day
WSTM, November 10, 2012
...Carrier Dome game,quarterback Ryan Nassib was 15 of 23 passing for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Alex Lemon hauled in nine passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns, while Jerome Smith ran for 144 yards. Smith and Prince Tyson Gulley combined for...
Malawian rare earths deposit resource significantly exceeds expectations
Mineweb, October 10, 2012
...subsequent moves towards new mine development. With regard to working in Malawi Mkango's other co-founder and President, Alex Lemon notes "Malawi's favorable political backdrop, its excellent geological potential and improving infrastructure, including...