Released through Rivershack Publishing, Departure & Arrival is a tender, funny and unsentimental look at grief, friendship, and the slow, aching changes brought by Alzheimer’s disease. Set in the fictional coastal town of McAlister Point, it blends heartfelt realism with Gill’s trademark wit and humanity, offering readers a story about finding comfort in the mess and laughter in the dark.
“I wanted to write something honest,” Gill says. “When you go through something like Alzheimer’s in your family, you learn to laugh through the heartbreak. It’s a way of remembering people for who they were, not just what they became. This story is about love, resilience, and how humour can help you survive the hard stuff.”
