Dear Readers,
Here are some of my summer reading recommendations. I haven’t ranked-ordered them. They are all excellent choices.
Summer recommendations:
Midnight With Words: Late Night Conversations in Poetry.
An anthology in which you will find poetry of stunning refinement, of beauty, and subtle meanings. An exceptional recital of verses that enchants the mind and the senses. This is one of the most impressive anthologies I’ve ever read.
Author: Lisa Alletson, Joe Barca, Cynthia Capri, Delilah Doe, Mark H. Fitzpatrick, Ty Gardner, Jeffrey Haskey-Valerius, Rebecca Hooper, Andy MacGregor, Jared Mulhair, Antonia Wang, and Wanjiku Wanjiru.
A Ferryman and the Sea Witch by D. Wallace Peach
Enter a world of fantasy, and with that the mesmerizing writing style of D. Wallace Peach. The book has a fascinating plot, passages of powerful imagery, and emblematic characters; in short the real ingredients of a bestseller.
Visit Diana’s site here.
The Anthropocene Hymnal anthology is here.
Please do not forget that you can order now The Anthropocene Hymnal anthology. The Anthology is “a poetic response to the joint crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.” (Ingrid Wilson, ed.) Read more on Ingrid Wilson’s site.
Crossroads (Winds of Love) by Jude Itakaly
A dazzling collection of poetry written by a young author. Let’s listen to him:
“I wrote Crossroads for all who have not found romantic love and are on the threshold of giving up on it, for all who have love and may be about to give it up, and for all who have been wounded gravely by love and are scared of ever trying it again. It is a companion that stirs memory in reminiscent and also horrific ways only to finally awaken hope and new life in us, where the best love may come to us.”
Update on my upcoming collection of poetry Woman: Splendor and Sorrow
For those of you who are interested in my upcoming collection of poetry Woman: Splendor and Sorrow my publisher and I decided we will not open it for pre-order. The book will be published on July 31. Both versions e-book and paperback will be available via Amazon. I will post the links on July 31.

MasticadoresUSA updates
There are several new posts up at MasticadoresUSA. For me MasticadoresUSA is a labor of love. Thank you to everyone who supports this site.
You can read the work of your fellow poets and follow the site here.
@Gabriela Marie Milton
Thank you so much for the mention Gabriela! I am excited for the release of your new collection! 🙏❤️
My pleasure, Ingrid and thank you for everything. I am excited about your anthology. Thrilled that is doing so well.
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Seem like great recommendations. Thanks, Gab.
My pleasure hon. Thank you for reading. Love 🤗🌹💕
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Wonderful authors and book mentions Gabriela, thank you! ❤️😘🌹🤗
My pleasure Rene. Thank you for your kind words.
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Look interesting recommendation…how are you doing dear?
Thank you hon. I am fine. How are you? How is your book?
I am fine dear, my publisher want me to add few more chapters. Let’s see by when I will complete it. With Kyaraa’s online School…. sometimes I rearly gets time.
Oh, I understand it’s busy. But I am glad that everyone is safe. I am sure you will finish the book ❤️🌹🥰
Thank you so much dear for the world’s of encouragement. Means a lot, have a great weekend ahead 💗.
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Love the cover page of your book. The art is gorgeous.
Thank you so much Kritika. You are a sweetheart. The credit goes to the artist.
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My pleasure always 🙂
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Midnight with Words and The Ferryman and the Sea Witch both sound amazing! I am full to see the Hymnal and your book too on this list. 🙂
Good morning Jaya. Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed some of the recommendations. Have a beautiful weekend hon.
Thank you for the comprehensive list and a short summary. I did miss this post about the preorder of the second book. I can’t wait. Love and hugs, honeybun ❤️🤗😘💕🌹🌻🌸
Thank you for reading honeybun and thank you for your kind words.
Enjoy your weekend.
You too dearest Button. You are so welcome.
Sending love always. ❤️🤗😘💕honeybun
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These are all soooo GREAT FROM OUR AMAZING BLOGGERS AND WRITERS… YOU INCLUDED. I’VE GOTTA GET MY ORDER IN THIS WEEK FOR SURE.. GOING IN MY NOTES NOW GABRIELLA💖
Thank you so much for your support Cindy. They are great writers. They deserve support and recognition.
Huge hugs hon.
You’re so welcome and yes you are sooooo right/ write and always bright and beautiful💖💖 xo
What a sweetheart you are Cindy. Thank you. But so are you.
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Thanks dear Gabriella..
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How lovely.❤️Thank you, Gabriela. xoxo
My pleasure my dearest Jeff. Have a wondaful Saturday.
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All three books sound like good recommendations. The cover art for Woman is gorgeous!
Oh, I am thrilled you liked the recommendations and my book cover. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Thanks for recommending some excellent reading. ❤️
My pleasure Punam. Enjoy the rest of your weekend sweetheart.
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My pleasure.
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Lovely sharing….Great recommendation….the cover page of your book is stunning…..
I am glad you enjoyed the sharing Navin. And that you for your kind words about my cover book.
Sending love and big hugs.
You’re welcome Gabriela….enjoy the weekend ❤️🤗✨
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The Ferryman and the Sea Witch cover looks interesting.
I am thrilled you think so 🌸
Thank you Gabriela, for sharing your summer reading list…These are all new for me and I willsee about getting one or two to read.I am very excited about ordering a copy of yours to read and have it on my coffee table too:):) Blessings and a restful rest of your weekend🤗❤️🌹☀️🌈
Thank you so much for reading this post Karima.
“I am very excited about ordering a copy of yours to read and have it on my coffee table too:):” I am beyond humbled. I hope you know it.
Blessings and good wishes to you too.
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Thanks so much for reading and sharing my book, Gabriela. You’re so kind to read and share.it as well as some other wonderful books. I enjoyed Jude’s collection and thank you for the anthology recommendations. Much appreciated. Hugs. <3 <3 <3
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I’m so late but thank you so so much for this Gabriela. 🥺😭
My pleasure.