From My Desk to Times Square: A Note of Gratitude and Glamour

Sometimes, the journey of an author feels like a deep, introspective echo—it resonates in the countless hours spent honing a line of poetry or in the profound solitude of searching for that elusive word. Yet, it is with immense excitement that I share a truly surreal moment: thanks to the generous recognition by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized (P.O.W.E.R.), which has honored me as Women of the Month (with an interview to be featured soon in their magazine), my work is set to shine bright on a billboard in the vibrant heart of Times Square this September!
It is a glamorous, bright stage, a stark contrast to the quiet, introspective spaces where my books are born. I find myself feeling deeply humble.
I see this achievement as a remarkable milestone, yet I refuse to regard it as my final destination. Rather, I perceive it as a powerful moment of visibility for the profound themes I have passionately delved into in my books:
“Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings” (contains poems translated in Italian by Flavio Almerighi)
“Woman: Splendor and Sorrow”
“Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art” coauthored with Hikari
“Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller” upcoming in late June, early July.
These works were never intended to be fleeting. They were written with the hope that they might contribute something lasting to the cultural record, finding homes in your bookshelves. That these themes will now be reflected in the vibrant, kinetic light of Times Square feels like a beautiful, unexpected bridge between the quiet of the page and the noise of the world. Hikari’s paintings and tanka in “Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art” help so much my career and I am deeply grateful to her.
The Real Achievement
The true honor, however, transcends the New York Times billboards and the cherished “Woman of the Month” title—though my gratitude for these accolades runs deep; it resides in the unwavering love and support of the remarkable community that has passionately rallied around my work.
To my readers, to those who have bought my books, to my collaborators, and to the followers who engage with my writing every week: this is your celebration as much as it is mine. Without your curiosity, your time, and your belief in my voice, these milestones would have no soul. You have allowed me the privilege of moving from the isolation of the writing desk to a stage as public as Times Square, and for that, I am endlessly thankful.
As I prepare for the launch of Jezebel’s Island late June, I carry this gratitude with me.
Gabriela Marie Milton.
Author and Founder of Literary Revelations Publishing House.
Please follow me: IG @gabriela_marie_milton; X @shortprose1
My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)|
#1 Amazon bestseller, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art – co-authored with Hikari (Literary Revelations)
Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books.
Please read other reviews here:
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Portland Book Review
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: Love Poems and Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton in Manhattan Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings in San Francisco by Gabriela Marie Milton in San Francisco Book Review
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings by Gabriela Marie Milton In Manhattan B
Congratulations!! ❤️
My deepest Margot, thank you from my heart for everything you do for me 🌹❤️
Congratulations!🙂
Thank you so much Florin 🙏
Congratulations, Gabriela! ❤️
Thank you dear John. Have a great day ❤️
You’re welcome! 🌹☺️
Thank you so much 🌹
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Congratulations, Gabriela and more P.O.W.E.R. to you!
Haha. I like the way you write that. Thank you from my heart dear Gerald 🌹
Wow! That’s wonderful! Congratulations!
Angie, my dearest, I am deeply grateful to you. Love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations 🙌🏻
Thank you dear 🌹🌹🌹
Congratulations, Gabriela!
Thank you so much dearest Liz. Sending you love ❤️
You’re welcome, Gabriela.
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Congratulations Gabriela ❤️
Thank you Ben much my dearest Maggie. Thank you for supporting me all the time 🙏🌸🌹 much love to you ❤️❤️❤️
Truly my pleasure Gabriela 😘
Much love back to you ❤️🤗❤️
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How splendid! Congratulations!
Thank you so much Dawn 🌹
Wonderful and well deserved. Congratulations, Gabriela.
Thank you so much Tim 🙏🌹Hags to everyone 🌹
Le great for you your Gabrielaness. Maybe YOU can be woman of the year.
Thank you! I was Author of the Year at Spillwords. Now, let’s say I prefer Times Square in all humbleness .
All right, Gabriela! What an honor this is! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Congratulations to you!
Thank you so much my dearest. I am trying to include Haiku for Soulmates too ❤️
You’re so welcome!
A most heartfelt congratulations Gabriela! Well deserved! Un fuerte abrazo.
Muchas gracias, Francisco. Does abrazos 🌹🌹🌹🌹
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What an incredible achievement, Gabriela! And so well deserved, for all your hard work and dedication to poetry and literature.
Thank you from my heart dear David. I will get back to you soon 🙏❤️🌹
I am thrilled for you Gabriela! ❤️😊
Congratulations on a wonderful achievement.
Thank you so much my dearest Christine. Thank you for all your wonderful submissions to Literary Revelations.
Wonderful news. Congratulations.
Thank you from my heart dearest Sandra 🌹
Congratulations 🎊 👏
Thank you so much dear Gerry 🙏🌹
Congratulations!
Thank you from my heart dear Don 🙏🌹🌹
congratulations, Gabriela!
Thank you from my heart dearest Beth. Sending hugs 🤗
My heartfelt congratulations, dear Gabriela! An honour worthy of your talent and commitment to poetry and literature 🎉💖
Thank you so much my dearest Jean. Your constant support and love is much appreciated by me and Hikari. She is busy today trying to donate our collections of haiku to the Museum of Modern Japanese’ Literature. 😘
Congratulations dearest Gabriela 😊❤️
Thank you from my heart dearest friend 🙏🌹❤️
This Englishman’s been to Times Square once – I imagine being there again and saying ‘I know her, we are friends’ – congratulations, Gabriela – all the best. Eric.
Thank you so much dear Eric. Yes, we are friends. I am deeply grateful for that. Good luck with everything. Have a great weekend 🙏🌹❤️
Congratulations, Gabriella. You are deserving of this honored award.
Thank you from my heart dear Mary. I am humbled by your comment. Sending ❤️