About Me
| Alex Halpern San Rafael, CA Member since: Apr, 2008 Last login: 11/15/2008 Last update : 11/01/2008 Contact Me |
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| Birthday | 02/14/1982 |
| Hometown | San Rafael, CA |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Nationality | United States |
About Me
Alex Halpern was born and raised in Marin County, California. After a five-year stint on the East Coast, he is back in Marin, writing among the Redwoods. A graduate of Drew University, Alex is planning on pursuing his Master's in Fine Arts in the fall of 2009. He is the author of one book and numerous short stories and essays and his second book, The Last Diaspora, is in progress. Alex is an avid hiker as well as a former swimmer and water polo player.
EDUCATION
| Undergraduate College/University | Drew University, class of 8 |
| High School | San Rafael High School, class of 12 |
| Academic Credentials | B.A. |
UPCOMING WORK
- Thanks (novel, 281 pgs.) The Last Diaspora (novel in progress)
INFLUENCES
- Michael Chabon, J.D. Salinger, Sheldon Siegel, Anne Lamott
CAUSES I SUPPORT
- Americans United for the Separation of Church and State


