Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller by Gabriela Marie Milton – A Presentation

Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller by Gabriela Marie Milton – A Presentation

My dear readers and subscribers,

I want to take a moment to present my upcoming novel: Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller. The book will be released by Literary Revelations in late June or early July.

Step onto Jezebel’s Island, a shadowy realm where reality twists and nothing is as it appears. In this world cloaked in secrets and deception, truth flickers just out of reach, while unseen danger stalks your every move. Who was Jezebel—a ruthless murderer, or a misunderstood victim? The stories whispered across the island contradict themselves, leaving chilling gaps and unanswered questions.

Unravel the tangled web of intrigue: Was Steven truly the son of the former governor, or merely a pawn in someone else’s sinister game? Does Anastasia carry the fate of the island, or is she doomed to repeat its darkest legends? Each answer uncovers deeper enigmas, as betrayals and hidden motives emerge from the shadows.

Prepare for a haunting journey, where every clue uncovers another secret and every revelation brings fresh uncertainty. Coming late June at Literary Revelations—stay tuned for the truth behind the crimes, the endless deceptions, and the mysterious inhabitants of Jezebel’s Island. Who are these enigmatic figures populating a dystopian world, and what destinies entwine their fates? The answers may be more disturbing than you ever imagined.

From the Foreword

….But what is it? We see only glimpses of it, here and there. Our characters never grasp it permanently or totally. It is always a dawning, impartial, and intermittent recognition, symptoms that point imprecisely behind themselves to some hidden origin. It concerns the City’s ultimate sickness, rooted first in the great crime through which it was founded, second in its effort to neutralize, if not forget, this history, and third, in the fresh crimes it commits in Anastasia’s day.

The latter are the softer crimes of established and abundant societies, those crimes of the spirit, freedom, and truth which occur when citizens no longer push for the society that could be, and instead accept the one in which they find themselves or fantasize about a return to an older status quo.

The question lingers: How will Anastasia live up to her name?

Brian Geiger, former Editor, vita Brevis Press

Announcement

Literary Revelations is still reviewing submissions to Haiku for Soulmates. Once the selection is ready, we will send an email to everyone who submitted. We appreciate your patience.

Gabriela Marie Miton,
Author, Editor, Founder of Literary Revelations

Please follow me on IG @gabriela_marie_milton and ob 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 Revelation)

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

Submissions to Haiku for Soulmates are now closed

Submissions to Haiku for Soulmates are now closed. Heartfelt thanks to each of you for sharing your beautiful haiku and your creative spirit with us. Literary Revelations is deeply grateful for your participation. In mid-March, we will send out letters of acceptance or gentle rejections. We will do our best to honor as many voices as possible. Our tentative publication date is the end of March or the beginning of April, and we can’t wait to share this collection with you.

Gabriela Marie Milton
Author, founder, editor in chief

Please follow and subscribe to Literary Revelations, IG, and X @lr_publisher.

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HAIKU FOR SOULMATES – LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

I am therefore I write

Gabriela Marie Milton

HAIKU FOR SOULMATES – LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

My dearest subscribers and followers,

Thank you to everyone who submitted to Haiku for Soulmates. I am deeply grateful for the beautiful haiku I received.

This is the last call for submissions. The submission period closes on February 26.

Guidelines for submission:

We invite you to keep submitting to Literary Revelations’ upcoming anthology, Haiku for Soulmates. We hope this collection will also find its place in esteemed museums, as any collection of haiku we have published.

To participate, please submit five haiku to literaryrevelations@pm.me with the email subject clearly labeled as “Haiku for Soulmates.” Please be aware that unlabeled submissions may be misplaced and not read. The deadline for submissions is February 26. Kindly note that your five haiku will be reviewed as a set and accepted or rejected as a whole.

Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. 🙏

Gabriela Marie Milton
Author, founder, and Editor in Chief, Literary Revelations

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Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller by Gabriela Marie Milton – Coming in June at Literary Revelation

I am therefore I write

Gabriela Marie Milton

Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller by Gabriela Marie Milton – Coming in June at Literary Revelation

Meet one of the main characters of the novel: Jezebel

My dear followers and subscribers,

I am absolutely elated to share the exhilarating news that my novel, Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller, will be published by Literary Revelations this June!

A short Excerpt from Jezebel’s Island: A Mystery Thriller

…….thirty years ago.

We were in the main square of the town when he appeared among us. It was hot; I was sweaty, dusty, and very thirsty. I carried a wicker basket full of tomatoes, potatoes, and cauliflowers. The braided strap had cut into my skin; it was heavy, very heavy. The bright silks hanging from the merchants’ stalls trembled in the dry, burning wind. The afternoon sun seemed to melt over people and things like a boiling river.

I felt its rough touch; my back and hands ached. A moment earlier, he had given a coin to a begging child, who had thanked him, closed his fist around the coin, pressed it to his heart, and then bent down to kiss my dusty feet. I parted from him with a strange sadness. I don’t know why, but that day I wished the sky were purple. Yet the sky was never purple there. I was looking for an ice cream vendor when I noticed his blue eyes, expressionless, the eyes of a winner…

-Yes, he had the eyes of a winner. Winner’s eyes exist, just as there are bricklayer’s hands, three-eyed frogs or prostitutes. He turned to me and said: I feel lost in this City, Miss. Could you help me? He wore a wrinkled, dirty suit of a cut I had never seen before. Later, I was to learn that it was a military uniform. I asked him: Where did it come from? He didn’t answer me. He laughed, and the skin around his eyes gathered into deep wrinkles. I told him: To this place no one comes and from here no one leaves. Then he burst into even louder laughter. I felt myself being watched and looked around, but everything was the same…

From the Foreword

In Milton’s novel Jezebel’s Island, somewhere between the motif of quest and goal, thereare several gnoseological, political, even moral obstacles. That is why this novel is structured as an investigation over which, as we come to know half-truths, other layers of ambiguity are superimposed. This fact results first of all from the gnoseological interdependence, maintained by the author, between the characters in the book. In the constellation of the plot-investigation, Jezebel and Lady Swarthy represent the points of emission of some fundamental information that the reader needs to pay attention to.

At the other end of the circulation on the Island is Anastasia. She is the witness, the recipient, and the actor of events destined to place her between necessity and chance. As the first characters appear on the stage (Anastasia, Jezebel, David), readers are not yet aware of any biographical details of their existence. The narration begins like a cinematic tape that is suddenly set in motion….

Wishing everyone a great rest of the week

Gabriela Marie Milton

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Live on Amazon Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton

Dear followers,

Literary Revelations is thrilled to let you know that Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton is now live on Amazon!

It is a superb album of painting and poetry that highlights perspectivism in art. Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton brings together Japanese and Western traditions.

I want to thank, from my heart, my fabulous co-author, Japanese artist Hikari, for presenting us with 88 new paintings, unseen before. (I used 2 of them for promotion). She has worked for months on these new paintings, and I will always be grateful to her.

You are getting an exceptional album of poetry and art:

88 new paintings never seen before

Tanka for each painting written by Hikari.

My perspective on Hikari’s paintings is expressed in my haiku that accompanies every painting.

One of the most beautiful gifts for the season.

Amazon premium color paper
Trim 7X10 inches
Paperback – glossy cover
Language: English – Japanese

Please check out the book here: Link: https://www.amazon.com/Haiku-Tanka-Harmony-Power-Japanese/dp/B0G4VZRYL3/

AMAZON DESCRIPTION:

Experience the enchanting collaboration between Japanese artist Hikari and American poet Gabriela Marie Milton in Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art. This stunning poetry and art album gracefully bridges Eastern and Western sensibilities, inviting readers on a vivid journey through tradition, perspective, and creative imagination.

Hikari’s masterful paintings immerse you in the splendor of Japanese art, each brushstroke echoing the beauty of cultural heritage and the depth of historical narrative. Her tanka, deeply rooted in Japanese traditions, transports readers to landscapes and moments of spiritual introspection.

In contrast, Gabriela Marie Milton’s evocative haiku offers a fresh, Western perspective—crafted in direct response to Hikari’s artwork. Her concise yet profound verses highlight the magnificence and subtlety captured on canvas, creating a dialogue between image and word that transcends borders. This unique approach allows readers to view the same artwork through two distinct cultural lenses, underscoring the rich possibilities of artistic perspectivism.

Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art is more than a collection; it is a celebration of cross-cultural dialogue, artistic harmony, and the transformative power of words and images. The album dazzles with miraculous colors and powerful, lyrical language, making it a must-have for poetry lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone yearning for inspiration.

Let poetry and art fill your soul—discover this splendid album and embrace the fusion of East and West. You won’t regret it.

Hikariとガブリエラ・マリー・ミルトンによる、詩歌と視覚芸術の魅惑的な融合

日本人アーティストHikariとアメリカ人詩人ガブリエラ・マリー・ミルトンによる魅惑的なコラボレーションを、『俳句と短歌：和の静謐、桃綾（とうりょう）の力』で体感してください。
この伝統的な詩歌と絵画のアルバムは、東洋と西洋の感性を優雅に橋渡しするとともに、伝統、二つの視点、そして創造的なイメージを通して、読者の皆様を色鮮やかな旅へと導きます。

Hikariの絵画は、読者の皆様を「和の静謐」の世界を表現しています。筆の線、色の一つ一つが、文化遺産の美しさと歴史物語の奥深さを映し出しています。そして、日本の伝統に深く根ざして詠まれたHikariの短歌は、読者の皆様を精神的な内省の瞬間へと導きます。

一方、ガブリエラ・マリー・ミルトンの詠んだ心に響く俳句は、Hikariの作品に直接呼応するように創作され、新鮮な西洋の視点から書かれています。ガブリエラの、簡潔でありながら深遠さを内包した俳句は、絵画から捉えられた物語の壮大さと繊細さを際立たせるとともに、国境を越えたイメージと、言葉による対話を生み出しています。
この二つの視点という独自のアプローチにより、読者の皆様は同じ作品を、二つの異なる文化からのレンズを通して鑑賞することができ、芸術的視点主義の豊かな可能性を見出すことができます。

『俳句と短歌：和の静謐、桃綾（とうりょう）の力』は、単なる画集ではありません。
東洋と西洋という異文化間の対話であり、芸術的調和であり、そして詩歌によって紡がれる言葉とイメージが持つ変容の力を称える作品集です。
このアルバムは、奇跡的な色彩と力強く叙情的な言葉で輝き、詩歌を愛する人、芸術愛好家、そしてインスピレーションを求めるすべての人にとって必携の一冊となるでしょう。

詩歌と芸術が、あなたの魂に何かを響かせます。このアルバムを手にとることで、東洋と西洋の融合を体感してください。きっと、後悔することはありません

Wishing you the best holiday season ever!

Sincerely,

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

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Short Poem by Gabriela Marie Milton, and do not forget Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power coming soon at Literary Revelations

A happy and productive new week to all my followers and subscribers. I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! A short poem/poetic prose by me, and do not forget Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power coming soon at Literary Revelations – an exceptional art album co-authored by me and our artist in Residence, the fabulous Hikari. Please check Literary Revelations Journal for updates and follow on X and IG @lr_publisher

Poem by Gabriela Marie Milton

Your breath forgets to move,
lingering like silk in amber,
caught between the smell of leaves and memory,
where touch burns slow against the skin and time,
heavy with wanting.

photo: Gabriela Marie Milton

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

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Basque Lore – Witch (Sorginak)-Short Prose – Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

Amaia moved as if the earth itself exhaled her name. The cup before her shimmered with fern, salt, and a shard of the sea’s first bone—the one that once wrapped around her ankles like a lover unwilling to let go. She broke the root of a tree between her fingers, and the scent of sap rose, thick and sweet as memory.

Her dress slipped from her shoulders, pooling at her feet like dusk surrendering to night. Naked, she began to dance—slowly at first, then with the rhythm of wind through stone, of rivers through veins. The air bent toward her, the mountains listening. Mist gathered around her skin, luminous and alive, her hair trailing down her thighs like spilled ink.

We were children, hidden beneath the bed, breathless. Through the slats, we saw her summon the world back to itself—one movement, one whisper, one trembling note at a time.

Reminder

Please do not forget that in November Literary Revelations will bring you a splendid art album (7X10) by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.

Title, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art

Authors, Hikari: Paintings and Tanka.

Gabriela Marie Milton: Haiku

To those of you who are my friends here, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your likes, comments, and support. Love you.

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.
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Sacred Autumn – short prose, poetic prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

Sacred Autumn – short prose, poetic prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

Those nights of autumn—when the chill did not wound but healed, when the air itself seemed to breathe through us, cooling the fever of our restless hearts. Our eyes, heavy with the weight of constellations, closed like petals surrendering to the dusk. The city stirred beneath our footsteps, its silence trembling awake, its shadows turning to watch us pass.

Your lips traced, in the tender blindness of night, the outline of my fingers as though reading a forgotten scripture.

And in those evenings, we learned what few ever do—that desire, once it transcends the body, becomes sacred. We had crossed that invisible threshold where touch dissolves into essence, and what we shared was no longer flesh, but the luminous echo of it.

Reminder

Please do not forget that in November Literary Revelations will bring you a splendid art album (7X10) by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.

Title, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art

Authors, Hikari: Paintings and Tanka.

Gabriela Marie Milton: Haiku

To those of you who are my friends here, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your likes, comments, and support. Love you.

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:

Haunted – Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

Haunted – Poetic Prose by Gabriela Marie Milton

The streets remember you, every cobblestone etched with the memory of your footsteps, as if the earth itself had been branded by your presence. It’s been three years, yet the imprint of your steps lingers, a haunting echo that refuses to fade. I recall the way we’d dance in the empty streets, lost in the mystic glow of a sunset that unraveled itself just for us. The world melted away, leaving only the soft whisper of our footsteps and the fading light.

You vanished around the corner, turning left into the fading light, and I followed, my heart racing. But when I turned the street was deserted, the silence palpable. Yet, I could still feel the resonance of your steps, the vibrations of your presence lingering in the air. The distant chime of church bells pierced the evening air, and as the darkness gathered, it felt like the very shadows were alive, swirling around me like a shroud. In that moment, I was consumed by the ache of your absence, the longing to be reunited with the ghost of our past.

My books (Only English)
#1 Amazon bestseller, Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings (Vita Brevis)
#1 Amazon Bestseller, Women: Splendor and Sorrow (Vita Brevis)

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Cover Reveal – Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art – And a new feature: Literary Revelations in USA News

Cover Reveal – The Connection between visual art and poetry in Japan

It is with great excitement that Literary Revelations and I bring you the cover of our upcoming album, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.

The album is trimmed at 7 X 10, and it contains superb tanka and paintings by Hikari and Haiku by Gabriela Marie Milton.

Japanese culture is renowned for its harmonious integration of visual arts and literary traditions. Among these, the relationship between Japanese art and poetry stands out as a profound example of how creative disciplines can influence and enrich each other. The convergence of visual and poetic forms has been a hallmark of Japanese expression for centuries, reflecting a shared aesthetic sensibility and spiritual outlook.

From the Heian period (794–1185) onward, Japanese poetry—especially waka and later haiku—became closely tied to the visual arts. Aristocrats and courtiers often exchanged illustrated poems, known as uta-e (poem pictures), combining calligraphy and painting. This tradition continued through the ages, influencing emerging art forms and poetic styles.

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I cannot use that word now. I am too happy and excited. Cover reveal of the upcoming art and poetry album, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art

A splendid album that you do not want to miss.

Authors:

Art and tanka: Hikari… pic.twitter.com/tGCFUmXxP8
— Gabriela Marie Milton (@shortprose1) October 9, 2025

Literary Revelations in USA News

YAY! Literary Revelations is featured in USA NEWS!

Literary Revelations Publishing House: A Legacy of Poetry and Vision

Literary Revelations Publishing House, founded by Gabriela Marie Milton, champions quality literature with global acclaim.

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USA News

Oct 6, 2025

Photo Credit: Literary Revelations Publishing House

NATIONWIDE – OCTOBER 2025 – (USAnews.com) — In 2022, as the literary world grew increasingly crowded with quick publications and fleeting trends, Gabriela Marie Milton made a bold choice. Already a bestselling poet, editor, and award-winning author, she founded Literary Revelations Publishing House. Her goal was clear: to create a publishing home that valued quality over quantity, authenticity over speed, and timeless art over momentary success.

What began as one writer’s vision has since become a distinguished independent press known for curating works of enduring literary and artistic significance.

Origins of a Literary Mission

Gabriela’s decision to establish Literary Revelations was grounded in her belief that literature connects us to our inner lives. She saw the need for a publishing space where the written word would be carefully chosen, where authors and artists alike could be celebrated for their craft. With her own track record of success, including multiple Amazon bestsellers and recognition as Author of the Year 2019 at Spillwords NYC, she understood the power of careful curation.

Her guiding philosophy remains simple yet profound: “In a world filled with noise and stress, literature in general, and poetry in particular, is a breath of fresh air and connects us with our souls.”

Breakthrough Success in Publishing

The press quickly gained recognition with the release of its anthologies Petals of Haiku and Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. Both collections reached #1 Amazon bestseller status across several categories in the United States and Japan.

Beyond bestseller recognition, the anthologies achieved cultural distinction. They were accepted into the Museum of Haiku Literature in Japan, solidifying their place within the global haiku tradition. In addition, Petals of Haiku, along with its cover painting, is now displayed in the Treasure House of the Rinsenji Temple in Japan.

For an independent publisher, this recognition was a defining milestone, proving that quality-driven publishing could achieve both commercial and cultural success.

Expanding into the Arts

While the press began with poetry and prose, it soon expanded into visual arts. Its latest publication , Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by artist Naoki Kimura, published just few days ago already reached #1 Top Release and it’s now a bestseller on Amazon. The photography collection, already exhibited at the Tokyo Hilton Hotel, showcases the press’s commitment to publishing artistic works that cross disciplines.

By embracing visual art alongside literature, Literary Revelations strengthens its role as a cultural institution dedicated to creativity in all its forms.

The Literary Revelations Journal

In addition to publishing books, the press runs the Literary Revelations Journal, a curated platform for poetry, short prose, art, and interviews. Unlike many contemporary outlets, the journal does not accept all submissions. Instead, each piece is selected through a careful editorial process designed to highlight quality and originality.

The journal has already attracted prominent contributors. It includes an interview with Gaetano Camillo, a writer nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. This reinforces the journal’s reputation as a space for literary excellence.