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John Leax

John R. Leax, known as Jack, was an American poet, essayist, and fiction writer. He was professor of English and poet-in-residence at Houghton College in Houghton, New York from 1968 until his retirement in 2009. His poems, articles, and fiction have been widely published in periodicals and anthologies. Born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1943, Jack passed away at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center on September 1, 2024.

His books of poetry include "Remembering Jesus" (2014), "Recluse Freedom" (2012), ''Reaching into Silence'' (1974), ''The Task of Adam'' (1985), ''Country Labors'' (1991) and ''Tabloid News'' (2005). His novel ''Nightwatch'' was published in 1989. His works of non-fiction include ''In Season and Out'' (1985), ''Standing Ground'' (1991) and ''Out Walking'' (2000). ''Grace Is Where I Live'', originally published in 1993, was reissued in a revised and expanded edition by WordFarm in 2004. Provided by Wikipedia