Gilbert
Saenz
Born:
10/17/1941
Detroit
,
MI
Parents: Valentine Saenz, Lena M. Saenz
Address(es):
Permanent :
19211 Wall Street
Melvindale , MI 48122
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : 313-389-5381
Parents: Valentine Saenz, Lena M. Saenz
Address(es):
Permanent :
19211 Wall Street
Melvindale , MI 48122
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : 313-389-5381
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Other Side of Darkness-MDDA Anthology - Editor for collection of writings of persons who belong to support group called the Depressive & Bipolar Support Alliance |
Poetry | Adult | DBSA of Metro Detroit | 2003 | |
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Poems of Life / Poemas De La Vida | Poetry | Adult | Laredo Publishing Co. | 2001 |
| Dreaming of Love | Poetry | Adult | Pentland Pess, Inc. | 1999 | |
| Lavender & Lace, co-authored with Jacqueline Sanchez | Poetry | Adult | Sounds of Poetry | 1998 | |
| Colorful Impressions | Poetry | Adult | Casa de Unidad Press | 1993 | |
|
Where Love Is - Second Printing |
Poetry | Adult | Minnesota Ink, Inc. | 1988 | |
| Moments In Time | Poetry | Adult | Bookmasters, Inc. | ||
| - Poems have appeared in the following publications: Sounds of Poetry; Odessa Poetry Review-Odessa, MO, Wide Open Magazine-Eureka, CA; Independent Review-Independence, MO; El Central-Detroit, MI; Latino Press-Detroit, MI; The News-Herald-Southgate, MI; Dearborn Press & Guide-Dearborn, MI; Rattle-Sherman Oaks CA. | Poetry | Adult |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"If I have achieved success, it would probably be due mainly to persistence and hard work. Also, I think it helps if you say your prayers each night."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
"Yes, I would accept inquiries about workshops, readings and presentations. I don't think I would like to answer questions from teachers and students. Every now and then wouldn't be bad."
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes
Skills:
Author
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| World Poet's Award, J. Mark Press, Malabar, FL. | 1999 |
| Editor's Award, twice, from J. Mark Press, Malabar, FL. | 1998 |
| Certificate of Award for poem voted as a favorite by readers of Award-Winning Poetry, J. Mark Press, Malabar, FL. | 1998 |
| Poet of the Year Award, J. Mark Press, Malabar, FL. | 1998 |
|
Editor's Choice Awards from the National Lilbrary of Poetry, Owings Mills, MD. - Award recvd for following years: 1998, 1999 |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Who's Who In America | 2000 |
| Who's Who In Science and Engineering | 2000 |
| Who's Who In the World | 2000 |
| Who's Who of Professionals | 2000 |
| Who's Who In Writers, Editors & Poets | 1995 |
| 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century | |
| 2000 Outstanding Scholars of the 20th Century | |
| 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century | |
| Outstanding People of the 20th Century - 2nd Edition |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Latino Poets Association | 1980 -2003 |
| Downriver Poets and Playwrights of Wyandotte, MI | 1999 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B.A.
- English literature |
Wayne State University | Detroit , MI | 1968 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Representative, President and Vice-President
- 1980s-retirement |
Detroit Federal Executive Board and the Hispanic Employment Program Subcommittee | Detroit , MI | 1980 |
|
Computer specialist
- Retired |
Detroit IRS Computing Center | Detroit , MI | 1974 |
| U.S. diplomatic courier | U.S. Foreign Service | FrankfurtGermany | 1969 -1970 |
Other Resources:
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