Mel D. Gill

An Interview with Mel D. Gill: Author of Point to Counterpoint

Mel D. GilMel Gill, author, poet, researcher, and consultant in governance and organizational development, divides his time between Ottawa ON and Victoria BC. He was married to his now deceased wife, Judith, of nearly fifty years. They had two sons and two grandchildren. He and his son Trent have been avid tournament Bass anglers for twenty-five years.

Mel’s passions include music, studying philosophy, politics, human behavior and development, evolution, psychology, quantum thermodynamics, general interest science and, of course, poetry and fine literature. He and his first love, university sweetheart Daphne McDonald, have reignited their passion for each other, life and shared experiences […]

2019-11-13T11:11:51+02:00November 13th, 2019|Categories: Interviews|Tags: |

Review: Point to Counterpoint by Mel D. Gill

Point to Counterpoint by Mel D. Gill

With thoughtful grace and the sage wisdom of a life well-lived, Point to Counterpoint: Poetic Reflections on Life, Love and Passion by poet Mel D. Gill is a remarkable collection of poems spanning a dizzying array of subjects. With a unique structure and intentional interaction with the reader, this book boasts an original presentation from a clearly practiced poet.

Divided into eleven themed chapters, this is not merely a collection of poetry, but also contains small, powerful essays and musings, often supported and bolstered by the wise words of others. In so many collections, poets simply present their work, leaving […]

2019-11-13T11:08:35+02:00November 11th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: , |
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