Dear Reader,
In the US “Petals of Haiku: An Anthology” published by Literary Revelation went to #1 Amazon’s bestseller in Haiku and Japanese poetry before the launch day. In the US too the book was and still is a Top Release in Haiku and Japanese poetry, as well as Nature Poetry, and Poetry Anthologies at the hour I write.
In Japan “Petals of Haiku: An Anthology” has reaches #1 Amazon Bestseller in Haiku and Japanese Poetry and Poetry Anthology.
In the UK we have reached Top Release in Haiku.
In Germany we have reached #2 Top Release in Haiku and Japanize poetry. Surprise! Surprise!
I cannot tell you how humbled I am. Thank you to each and one of you for your beautiful haiku. Thank you to our award-winning Japanese artists Hikari (art) and Naoki Kimura (background photo) who contributed to the book cover and who now are my dearest friends.
A glimpse at how the cover evolved:
Beautiful Haiku by Dawn & a promotional video.
cats at the window
stare hard at luminous stars,
enthralled by heaven
falling star flashes
in the night and disappears
from sight all too soon
And please remember gifting books is precious. The other day one of my best friends came to visit. I told her that I just don’t know what to do anymore with so many mugs. I asked her if she wants them. She laughed : “Please no, I just threw mine away.”
Books make better presents than mugs!
Gabriela Marie Milton
2022 Pushcart Prize Nominee
Publisher, Editor, Award Winning & #1 Amazon Bestselling Author
Fabulous xxxxxxx
Thank you so much hon 🙏❤️🌹
Very welcome.
xoxo
Thanks, Shehanne!
How wonderful. A magical time for you, Gabriela.
Thank you dearest Mary. You are gem 🤗🌹❤️
Simply wonderful!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Luisa 🤗🌹
You’re more than welcome, dear Gabriela 🤗💖
Grazie mille!
Yay! ❤️❤️❤️
That right Yay! Winnie you are a sweetheart. Thank you and congratulations to you ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for featuring my haiku! Your book is wonderful! I’m proud to be part of it!
Thank you so much Dawn. My pleasure to have you with us
I bought one as a Christmas gift for my daughter.
How nice Dawn. Thank you.
I’ve shared this on my blog.
Thank you hon.
Love the book and formating and reading Dawn’s wonderful haikus, Gabriela💕👏💓
Thank you dearest Cindy.
xoxo
It’s my absolute pleasure, Gabriela! 🩷
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Thank you, Cindy!
I love the promotional video!
Thank you so much dearest Liz! Hugs.
You’re welcome, Gabriela!
xoxo
Congratulations 🏆🥇
Thank you so much 🙏🌹❤️
A delightful contribution by Dawn. I am busy reading this collection now.
Thank you for your kindness 🙏🌹
Thank you, Robbie!