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

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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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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