Playground of Colors: A Photographic Plea to Protect the Earth by Andrei Marin now a #1 Bestseller in Japan
#1 Bestseller
Hi, my name is Lars from Literary Revelations. Gabriela is overwhelmed with work now so I am thrilled to share that Playground of Colors: A Photographic Plea to Protect the Earth by Andrei Marin is officially the #1 Bestseller in both Mixed Media and Graphic Design on Amazon Japan!
Make art from trash. Preserve. Protect our planet.
Grab your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HLQCJMP6/ (100% of author proceeds are donated to an ecological organization chosen by Andrei).
Playground of Colors: A Digital Plea to Protect the Earth by Andrei Marin now a #1 Top Release in the USA and a bestseller too – Publisher Literary Revelations
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Eco-Action Alert
I am beyond thrilled to announce that Andrei’s new book is officially OUT NOW on Amazon and its already a #1 Top Relaease and a Bestseller.
This stunning book transforms what was discarded into extraordinary art—a powerful visual journey celebrating the philosophy of Make Art from Trash, Preserve, and Protect. Every single page is a reminder of the raw beauty hidden within our world and our shared duty to safeguard it.
This isn’t just a release; it’s a mission. 100% of all proceeds from the book will be directly donated to an ecological organization handpicked by Andrei to support and restore our planet.
Choose your preferred format and join the movement:
Kindle / E-book: $4.99
Paperback: $25.12
Hardcover: $39.99
Whether you enjoy reading digitally or holding a beautiful physical copy, your support makes a real, tangible impact. Let’s protect our planet together!
I want to thank my three wonderful reviewers straight from my heart for taking the time to share their thoughts on Jezebel’s Island. Your insights mean the world to me and help other readers discover the secrets hidden within the book.
I am only sharing these three beautiful reviews for now, but I have received so much wonderful feedback. I will be sharing more reviews with all of you very soon, so please stay tuned!
Exciting News: Jezebel’s Island Is Now Available on Kobo!
Great news for ebook lovers! My book, Jezebel’s Island, is no longer exclusive to Amazon. You can now officially download it on Kobo.
Why expand to Kobo? I want to make sure every reader can access my stories on their favorite device.
Here is why this matters:
Global Access: Kobo is incredibly popular worldwide, especially for readers in Japan, (where it is powered by Rakuten ), Canada, Europe, and Australia. Device Freedom: You can read it directly on Kobo e-readers or via the free Kobo Reading App on any tablet or smartphone. Library Integration: Kobo works seamlessly with OverDrive, making it easier for library lovers to find digital books.
If you have been waiting to grab your copy outside of the Amazon ecosystem, now is your chance!
Yes, Jezebel’s Island made it to #1 Bestseller upon its launch in Japan. I am thrilled and humbled. It is deeply moving to experience the unwavering loyalty and gratitude my Japanese friends show me. This profound appreciation is rooted in cultural values like Kansha (gratitude) and Omoiyari (thoughtfulness), where every small favor is warmly cherished and reciprocated. Thank you Japan.
I told some Japanese friends not to expect a bestseller from me this time. The reply: You create fabulous anthologies of haiku with hundreds of authors, some Japanese. You and Hikari made us famous by placing those anthologies in the most prestigious institution in Japan. We are loyal people. Do not worry: Japan is with you. What can I say? Thank you again.
Why the Competition Is So Intense
Household Dominance: Bestselling giants release book after book, year after year. They occupy the limited physical shelf space in bookstores and dominate the algorithms on digital storefronts, leaving very little oxygen for new voices.
Insatiable but Picky Readers: Thriller fans consume books at an incredible rate, but they are also highly critical. They are deeply loyal to their favorite authors and hesitant to spend time or money on an unproven writer unless the book comes with immense hype.
The publishing industry often demands a predictable formula for thrillers—a fast, linear race to the finish line to catch a reader’s attention on page one. But when I set out to write Jezebel’s Island, I knew I wanted to create something that broke those rules entirely, penetrating a deeper, shadowed lineage of storytelling: the Literature of Enigma.
Breaking into the thriller market is notoriously brutal for a debut novelist because the industry is highly risk-averse. When you refuse to write a paint-by-numbers book, you are already fighting an uphill battle. But when your literary masters are John Fowles, Jorge Luis Borges, and Gabriel García Márquez, the challenge doubles. You are no longer writing a detective story or a math problem; you are operating in a world of magical realism, shifting identities, and existential puzzles.
Instead of an instant, uniform chase sequence, Jezebel’s Island first painstakingly constructs a surreal psychological labyrinth. It creates an atmospheric world where the beginning greets you at the very end, and every detail tests the architecture of human consciousness. In a market obsessed with instant gratification, asking readers to sit inside a dream-like mystery before the plot heavily accelerates into a kinetic, explosive conclusion is a massive gamble. Industry gatekeepers love neat boxes, and a slow-burn psychological puzzle that shifts gears so radically at the end often terrifies standard marketers who do not know whether to shelf it as literary fiction, a psychological puzzle, or a crime thriller.
By choosing to write something that is more than a thriller, I knew I was forcing the market to accept an entirely new shape. It required trusting the intelligence of my readers to step into the mist with me and solve the enigma themselves.
To my cherished followers and readers who have walked this journey with me: I humbly ask you to accept this book into your hands and hearts. I did not write it to fit a commercial mold, but to honor the depth of human storytelling and to defend the soul against a sterile existence. Jezebel’s Island: A Psychological and Mystery Thriller is now live on Amazon via Literary Revelations Publishing House. I would be deeply honored if you would step into the labyrinth with me, pick up the keys, and discover what waits on the island.
Gabriela Marie Milton Author and Founder of Literary Revelations
My books (Only English)
All listed books will feature on Times Square Billboards in September 2026.
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.
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Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller by Gabriela Marie Milton
My beloved subscribers and followers, Happy Weekend and an exhilarating New Week to each and every one of you! To my cherished subscribers, my heartfelt gratitude for your loving emails and your wonderful wishes that warm my soul.
Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller is coming late June/early July at Literary Revelations. Stay tuned for cover reveals, character teasers, and official release dates by subscribing to the my blog!
What do you think lies waiting on the island? Let me know your theories in the comments below or in your wonderful emails!
Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller – Excerpt 4
I had a maid to care for the house, to cook and wash. I still remember the scent of pine that drifted through the open windows. Ingrid sent postcards with short messages: All is well, Jezebel. She played my role better than I did myself. It only proves how often we are more others than ourselves. She loved a pair of my shoes—antelope leather, turquoise, with high heels—and once confessed that, unable to wear them in public, she put them on at home while smoking cigarettes she rolled herself from the Captain’s cherry-scented tobacco.
We soon reached an impossible moment, when one of us had to disappear. Together we decided it would be the Captain. You remember, Anastasia, what Armando told you: that what he could never forgive me for was my failure to carry out the plan to kill him. He was right. I know he told you. He confessed it to me himself.
I know you have doubts. I know that life beyond the mountains has become an obsession for you. Let us speak of it. Please come and see me.
With love, Jezebel
Anastasia jumped like she was electocuted.
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Literary Revelations’ Latest Publication Haiku for Soulmates is still topping the chart in various Amazon Market. You can check out the book here.
As some of you may know I am Gabriela Marie Milton, an author, editor, and the founder of Literary Revelations.
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The UN Has Nothing on Poetry: A Note on “World Domination” – Literary Revelations
If you had told me a few years ago that a boutique independent press like Literary Revelations dedicated to poetry and art would one day be flagged by global web servers for achieving “World Domination,” I would have laughed.
And yet, yesterday morning, a glance at the Literary Revelations administrative dashboard revealed that very milestone, unlocked and shining back at me.
In the playful language of WordPress developers, unlocking “World Domination” means something astonishing: Literary Revelations publishing house and its digital journal have officially registered active, consistent readership across more than 150 different countries. To put that into perspective, the United Nations has 193 member states. It turns out that the language of art, meaningful omission, and curated aesthetics is currently rippling across nearly the entire planet.
— 150+ Countries. 1 Shared Heart. —
In the modern publishing landscape, we are often told to chase the volume-driven model—to publish fast, lean into the loudest trends, and feed the commercial machine. But Literary Revelations was founded on a diametrically opposed philosophy. We chose to focus on vertical excellence. We chose archival quality. We chose to treat every anthology, every poem, and every editorial feature as a lasting monument to history.
When collections like Haiku for Soulmates break through algorithmic barriers to claim the #1 Bestseller spot simultaneously in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan, it feels like an extraordinary commercial victory. But seeing our readership span 150 nations tells a much deeper story. It tells us that whether a reader is sitting in a bustling café in Tokyo, a quiet village in the Mediterranean, a historic city in Europe, or right here in the United States, they are searching for the exact same thing: a sanctuary of genuine depth.
We aren’t actually looking to dominate the world, of course. We just want to fill it with beautiful words. We want to continue placing our authors’ works into permanent historical archives, ensuring that the creative pulse of this global community outlives us all. To our immense family of international authors, collaborators, and readers across 150+ countries: thank you for proving that the poetry can make the loudest impact.
Please check your blog. You may have received the same achievement.
Gabriela Marie Milton Author, Editor, Founder
My mystery Thriller Jezebel’s Island is coming soon at Literary Revelations. Please stay tunned for more news and excerpts
I want to thank my beloved poet and author, Dawn Pisturino, for her review of Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art, a poetry-and-art album co-authored by Japanese painter Hikari and me.
Dawn has posted numerous reviews on her blog, spreading love and bringing people together.
Poetry Book Review: “Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art” by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton
by Dawn Pisturino on March 11, 2026
(Graphic created on Canva by Dawn Pisturino)
Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton (2025). Available on Amazon.
My Review
This book is so exquisitely beautiful! Every page has been carefully crafted to deliver an elevated experience. Hikari’s colorful artwork transports the viewer deep into the heart of Japanese culture. Masterfully composed poetry stuns the reader with its divine perfection. This literary masterpiece deserves all the accolades it has received.
If you’re looking for peace and serenity in a turbulent world, you will find it in this book. I give it 5 stars plus!
Learn more about the publisher, Literary Revelations, which has earned international recognition for its aesthetic melding of Western and Eastern cultures.
Gabriela Marie Milton, a Pushcart nominee, can be found on her blog, Short Prose.
Hikari is an internationally acclaimed Japanese artist who grew up in France. Her deep understanding of Western and Eastern cultures has markedly influenced her creative efforts. She can be found on Instagram.
Kindle / E-book: $4.99
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