Literary Revelationsis thrilled to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. Whether you have a soulmate and wish to celebrate your connection, or you dream of finding one, we invite you to share your poetic voice. If you have a soulmate, please compose five haiku for him or her. If you do not, let your imagination shape five haiku that describe the soulmate you hope to meet.
To participate, please submit your five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me and clearly label your email subject as Haiku for Soulmates. Please note that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The submission deadline is February 25. Your five haiku will be accepted or rejected as a block.
Grace the pages of our forthcoming anthology with your fantastic writing. The cover art will feature the work of our fabulous Artist in Residence, Japanese painter Hikari. We look forward to receiving your beautiful haiku and celebrating the magic of soulmates together.
Before you submit, please visit our website on the about page – terms and conditions.
Literary Revelations is delighted to inform you that Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku is now available on Amazon. It was our utmost pleasure to publish everyone’s work. Thank you for your contribution, and please help us spread the word.
Or you can get it here:
I’ve attached a flyer for you to use. However, please do not use it without the Amazon link, which is most important.
Congratulations everyone!
Have a great weekend!
My books (Only English) #1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis) #1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books. Please read other reviews here:
My dear friends, I hope everyone had a great holiday.
The world is grim, and I continue to pray that each of us on this planet will have peace and light.
Amidst all these, Literary Revelations is preparing to release Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. May the book bring beauty and a moment of meditation and calm to the lives of those who read it.
This book is a book of poetry as well as a book of art.
As I wrote in the foreword to this book, “Each haiku redefines temporality as an axis mundi. Think about it.” Our relation with ourselves and divinity begins and ends in us. I hope the beauty of this book will make you think so.
Before the launch date, which is approaching soon, I read three haiku for you. It was my great pleasure to collaborate with all contributors.
Please stay tuned for the announcement of the launch date. Follow me here, on IG @gabriela_marie_milton, and on 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)
Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books. Please read other reviews here:
Happy Wednesday. May you have a productive morning and a magic evening.
I am thrilled to be featured in New York Glamour Magazine. If you would like to find out more about Literary Revelations, I would appreciate it if you could read my interview.
Featuring Author Gabriela Marie Milton and her Publishing House Literary Revelations
Gabriela Marie Milton is a #1 Amazon bestselling author, an award-winning poet, and an internationally published author. In 2019, she became Author of the Year at Spillwords Press, and her poem “If I Say I Love You” was nominated for Poem of the Year. In 2022, Vita Brevis Press nominated her for the Pushcart Prize. Gabriela authored the #1 Amazon best-selling poetry collection Woman: Splendor and Sorrow: | Love Poems and Poetic Prose (Vita Brevis Press, 2021) and Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis Press, 2020). Her work was reviewed by Manhattan Book Review, Portland Book Review, San Fransico Book Review, Seattle Book Review, and other venues.
With J re Crivello, Gabriela founded Masticadores USA and remained the journal editor for two years. In 2021, she edited and curated the #1 Amazon bestselling anthology Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women (Experiments in Fiction, 2022). A year later, in 2023, Gabriela founded her own publishing house, Literary Revelations, becoming its editor-in-chief. All books that Literary Revelations has published since its establishment became #1 Amazon Bestsellers (in several categories) and or #1 Amazon Top Releases.
Anthologies like Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology (Literary Revelations, 2023) and Petals of Haiku (Literary Revelations, 2024) achieved even higher recognition. Petals of Haiku, together with its cover art painted by Japanese artist Hikari, is displayed in the Treasure House of the Rinsenji Temple in Japan. Petals of Haiku was also presented by the Japanese Artist Naoki Kimura (end 2024—beginning 2025) at the fine art exhibition in the Nagano Prefecture next to Matsumoto Castle in Kyoto, Japan.
NY Glam: Congratulations on your new publishing house Literary Revelations. Can you share more about it?
Gabriela Marie Milton: I founded Literary Revelations for two deeply personal reasons: to honor the memory of my mother and to create a space where the tapestry of human emotion—love, nature, sadness, and joy—can be freely explored. At first glance, this may sound banal or overly sentimental. However, I assure you it is anything but. The reality is that countless poets struggle to have their work published simply because they do not conform to certain academic criteria or established norms in literary circles.
In many cases, talent alone is not enough; it often comes down to connections and who you know within these exclusive networks. This is precisely why I am passionate about giving a voice to extraordinary poetry that captivates the soul but may never grace the pages of traditional poetry journals. I want to showcase living poets whose work deserves recognition now—not posthumously.
As someone who writes about love myself, I understand how beautiful it is to explore the depths of the human soul. Through Literary Revelations, I aim to celebrate those voices that may otherwise go unheard and create an inclusive platform where every heartfelt expression can shine brightly. Join me on this journey as we illuminate the rich landscape of contemporary poetry together!
NY Glam: Can you tell us more about your own books and where they can be found?
Gabriela Marie Milton: My Books Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings, and Woman: Splendor and Sorrow can be found on Amazon and other internet retailers. I have documented my feelings on paper, and I am satisfied with my books. When my publisher wrote in one of the forewords that Gabriela Marie Milton is the type of poet Robert Graves had in mind when he referred to being a poet as a condition – rather than a profession, I had tears in my eyes. It was the same when Christina Schwarz, the author of the New York Times Bestseller “Drowning Ruth,” wrote, “With lush language and lavish imagery, Gabriela Marie Milton. evokes a fantastic world ripe with emotion.”
From the reviews I’ve received, it appears that people view my poetry as lush and cosmopolitan and see me as a painter of feelings influenced by my European background and experiences.
NY Glam: Tell us a bit about the other books you’ve published.
Gabriela Marie Milton: I am very active on social media. I read day after day beautiful poetry. I felt the need to publish others. I want the beautiful poetry of my followers to be featured and appreciated in a world that often overlooks raw emotion and genuine expression. Literary Revelations aims to shine brightly amid the love and struggle we all experience, providing a platform where heartfelt words can resonate with others. Literary Revelations is not just about showcasing poetry; it’s about celebrating the human experience, its joys, sorrows, and everything in between. I uplift voices that deserve recognition and create a tapestry of shared humanity through poetry.
NY Glam: What has been your personal key to success?
Gabriela Marie Milton: For me, the key to success lies not in the relentless pursuit of accolades but in a deeper understanding of what truly matters. When we shift our focus away from obsessing over success itself, we create space for the things that enrich our lives. Loving people—cherishing relationships and nurturing connections—becomes paramount. Through these bonds, we find support, inspiration, and joy.
Equally important is our appreciation for beauty and art. Creativity opens our minds and hearts, allowing us to experience life more fully. Whether through painting, music, or literature, art can profoundly elevate our spirits and inspire us in ways that mere ambition cannot.
Understanding ourselves is essential. Reflecting on who we are enables us to align our goals with our true passions and values. This self-awareness fosters authenticity in everything we do.
Lastly, hard work cannot be overlooked. Success requires dedication and effort, built on consistent action towards our dreams. By combining love for others, appreciation for beauty, self-discovery, and diligent work ethic, we unlock the true essence of success—a fulfilling life rich with purpose and connection.
NY Glam: What book are you currently working on?…..
My books (Only English) #1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis) #1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
Thank you to all my followers who reviewed my books. Please read other reviews here:
I am the voice of your past loves resounding in your wildest fantasies dressed in roses at the altar of your dreams I am the one you’ve never had my soul flows from the tears of the Nile from the hands of children who still beg through ruins, darkness, and deep pain through wars which they will never understand I am the last who will be saved for I have sinned under the shadow of His cross when Spanish fountains cry in the sunset I am the Desdemona who you’ve never met today Granada’s just the place in which García Lorca once was killed I am the feather of a gold macaw bird and in the city where bells toll I am the one whose cries you’ve never heard
Reminder:
Literary Revelationsinvites you to unleash your poetic prowess and be part of our upcoming poetry collection entitled Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. With a cover designed by our of award-winning Japanese artist Hikari, and with artistic photos by award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura included, please do not miss the chance to have your words grace the pages of our anthology.
Submit 5 haiku (s) at literaryrevelations@pm.me Label your submission: 5 Haiku Submissions close on February 28.
My books: Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis) Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)
Edited Collections: Hidden in Childhood (Literary Revelations) Petals of Haiku (Literary Revelations) Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women (EIF)
Literary Revelations invites you to unleash your poetic prowess and be part of our upcoming poetry collection entitled Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. With a cover designed by our of award-winning Japanese artist, Hikari, and artistic photos by award-wining Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura included, please do not miss the chance to have your words grace the pages of our anthology.
The featured image is a piece of art by Hikari. used here as a placeholder, until Hikari finishes the new art for the cover.
Guidelines for Submission
Email 5 Haiku at literaryrevelations@pm.me and title your submission 5 HAIKU (no plural). Please note that any other title will land your submission in the wrong email folder, and your submission will not be read.
Submit your name and your haiku in the body of the email. No attachments will be open. No need to submit a bio.
By submitting to Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku you, as a contributor, affirm that you own the rights to your pieces submitted and/or accepted for publication by Literary Revelations LLC and give Literary Revelations LLC permission to publish your work.
You attest that you are 18 years or older.
If you commit plagiarism Literary Revelations LLC is discharged from any liabilities.
You retain the right to your work. Literary Revelations LLC retains the right to the anthology, and it remains its exclusive publisher in perpetuity.
Submissions accepted for the anthology may be used by Literary Revelations LLC in whole or in part to promote the anthology. Writers and artists will be appropriately credited in all promotional materials.
Read the About section before submitting on our website. You will find the Terms and Conditions under which we operate there.
Come with me where fish are born and horizons melt like chocolate on the tongue of a child.
Waters.
I want to remark that the italic text above has been used by two writers after being posted on this blog. My advise: Be you!
Please do not forget to check out Literary Revelations‘ #1 Amazon bestseller in Haiku and Japanese Poetry, Petals of Haiku: An Anthology. This superb collection features the work of over 160 talented poets. The art on the cover by award-winning painter Hikari sets the tone for what awaits inside – a world where words dance off the page and into your heart. The background photo by award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura adds another layer of beauty to this already exquisite collection.
The book together with Hikari’s painting of the cover will be displayed in the Treasure House of the Rinsenji Temple, Japan,
Gabriela Marie Milton 2022 Pushcart Prize Nominee Publisher, Editor, Award Winning & #1 Amazon Bestselling Author
