James Merrill In his youth, James Merrill wrote during elementary and middle school, trying to escape the drudges of real life. Eventually his characters began to have a real life, and to give that life a permanent place was his true desire. He grew up in Buda, Teas. He graduated from a small alternative high school, the Academy at Hays. The pursuit of knowledge is his passion and he is an avid learner, trying to quell an immensely deep desire for understanding the world around him.Thank you to those of you who continue to support me. Enjoy the read. - James Merrill Read More Read Less