Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton Now Tops the Charts in Canada & Happy Holidays
Dear followers and Subscribers:
After running #1bestseller in Japan, top release in the US, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton, is now
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We’d like to ask for your patience as we publish new work. Due to the numerous awards and news features Literary Revelations has received this year, and the tireless work our team has put into our #1 Amazon Bestseller publications, Literary Revelations needs to review and redo our website.
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We will soon announce our plans for next year! Get ready!
Thank you once again,
Gabriela Marie Milton, Editor in Chief and Founder
LITERARY REVELATIONS AWARDS
Best Publisher in the USA of 2025 – Best of Best Review
Beat Poetry Publisher in the US – Evergreen Award
Best Publisher of Artistic Excellence in the US of 2025 – Bizweely
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
I am thrilled to let you know that Literary Revelations’ new poetry and art album Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art is #1 Top Release on Amazon in the US and #1 Bestseller in Japan ! The book is authored by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton (me)
Please check the book here:
Thank you to everyone who helped us.
I realize it is not cheap, but it’s an art album, and we cannot lower the price because of production costs.
All my love
Gabriela Marie Milton
LITERARY REVELATIONS AWARDS
Best Publisher in the USA of 2025 – Best of Best Review
Beat Poetry Publisher in the US – Evergreen Award
Best Publisher of Artistic Excellence in the US of 2025 – Bizweely
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
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
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.
Have a Happy Holiday, Everyone. May all your dreams come true, and thank you for helping Literary Revelations to become a multiple award-winning press.
LITERARY REVELATIONS AWARDS
Best Publisher in the USA of 2025 – Best of Best Review
Beat Poetry Publisher in the US – Evergreen Award
Best Publisher of Artistic Excellence in the US of 2025 – Bizweely
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
Happy December, my dearest followers and subscribers. I hope you enjoy today’s post.
BIO
Vaidehi Bhardwaj (she/her) splits her time, reluctantly, between central Virginia and her native Los Angeles. Her work has been described as “beautiful, graceful, spare, lean, powerful,” and has appeared in the Virginia Literary Review, Visible Magazine, the NonBinary Review, and Topical Poetry. She is partial to Alice in Chains and good food of all kinds- you can find more of her creative and technical work at pointvee.wordpress.com.
cap. 3: celos
after gabriela marie milton for g.j.p.w
to me you are the orange of a flamenco dress- whirling, rippling, always in motion. solitary sun in the Spanish streets.
all the roses in the world to hide behind a window and watch you stroll through the maze of stalls and vendors, soundless on the cobblestones. it’s the surety of your steps, perhaps, that makes my heart dance itself to pieces at your feet.
in the old world you were the king- no, the king’s witty advisor! beloved, i see it now- your taut spine, your proud shoulders,
flash of your smile glinting like the mouth of a castanet.
Reminder
Literary Revelations is thrilled to let you know that in a few days we will release an album of poetry and paintings entitled Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.
About the album:
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.
Hearty congratulations to all the remarkable nominees of Literary Revelations for the esteemed Pushcart Prize! Your dedication to poetry, innovative storytelling, and vibrant voices has enriched the literary landscape and inspired readers everywhere. Being recognized among such talented peers is a testament to your hard work and creative spirit. We celebrate your achievements and look forward to witnessing the continued impact of your words. Well done!
Hikari Naoki Kimura Maria Carvalho Lauren Scott Cindy Georgakas
Pushcart Nomination Overview
The Pushcart nomination is a process in which literary magazines and small presses select outstanding works—poetry, essays, or fiction—from their publications for inclusion in the annual Pushcart Prize anthology. Editors submit their chosen pieces to the Pushcart Prize editors, who review all nominations and select the winners for publication.
Your letters of nomination will go out before December 1, 2025.
Congratulations and good luck!
LITERARY REVELATIONS AWARDS
Best Publisher in the USA of 2025 – Best of Best Review
Beat Poetry Publisher in the US – Evergreen Award
Best Publisher of Artistic Excellence in the US of 2025 – Bizweely
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
DS Maolalai has been described by one editor as “a cosmopolitan poet” and another as “prolific, bordering on incontinent”. His work has been nominated fourteen times for BOTN, ten for the Pushcart and once for the Forward Prize, and released in three collections; “Love is Breaking Plates in the Garden” (Encircle Press, 2016), “Sad Havoc Among the Birds” (Turas Press, 2019) and “Noble Rot” (Turas Press, 2022)
Domesticity
we’re debating replacing the washer. it came with the house and was second- hand new when we got here. I think it’s fine – you are unsure of its longstanding value as an asset. we do two or three rough loads of laundry a week. the problem, I think, is the lack of available air. shirts waggle on a line strung across the back yard like flags on the riverside posts in the weak dublin atmosphere. we are probably using it as some kind of metaphor. I’m not sure we agree on the meaning.
In my 20s with a girlfriend
my mother gets back from a holiday tomorrow. central europe, eastern europe, greece I think, travelling by train. I have been to some of those cities as well in my 20s with a girlfriend and alone. this was a retirement gift from my father. I recommended some museums, a couple of wine bars, but they aren’t really very big drinkers.
Reminder
Please do not forget that Literary Revelations will soon publish Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton. Cover reveal:
Literary Revelations is thrilled to announce that we are now featured in multiple great outlets. Thank you to everyone who submitted to us! We owe our multiple successes to everyone who reads us, likes us, and mainly submits to us. We are deeply grateful to everyone.
We received numerous links featuring us. We did not have the time to go through every link. I will add just a few here and I will direct you to the feature picture:
Links and excerpts
Since its inception just over a year ago, Literary Revelations has distinguished itself through highly selective curation and innovative approaches to publishing poetry, short stories, interviews, art, and novels. The company’s commitment to showcasing exceptional literary and artistic work has already garnered international recognition.
Among the publisher’s notable achievements is the inclusion of its haiku anthologies in the Museum of Haiku Literature in Tokyo, a significant honor in the world of Japanese poetry. The company maintains a close collaboration with team artist Hikari, a Japanese painter whose work features prominently in their publications.
The publisher’s most recent release, Fine Art Photography: Lullscapes in Light and Shadow by Japanese artist Naoki Kimura, reached number one bestseller status in both the United States and Japan in the Monochrome Photography category. The book’s success coincided with Kimura’s exhibition of the same name at the Hilton Tokyo Hotel, demonstrating the publisher’s ability to coordinate multimedia artistic presentations.
Looking ahead, Literary Revelations is preparing to release Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art, a collaborative work featuring artist Hikari and founder Gabriela Marie Milton. The upcoming album represents the publisher’s continued focus on bridging Eastern and Western artistic traditions.
Literary Revelations, founded in late 2023 by #1 Amazon bestselling author Gabriela Marie Milton, has been named Best Publisher in the USA of 2025 by Best of Best Review and Best Poetry Publisher in the US of 2025 through the Evergreen Award. Literary Revelations has also received its third award this year: Best Publisher for Artistic Excellence in the US of 2025, as recognized by BIZWEEKLY.
The recognition comes as the publishing house continues to build an impressive track record. Every book published under Milton’s leadership has achieved #1 Amazon Bestseller status or Amazon Top Release rankings across various categories, demonstrating the publisher’s keen eye for exceptional literary work.
Literary Revelations is an independent publishing house founded in late 2023 by #1 Amazon bestselling author Gabriela Marie Milton. The company is dedicated to showcasing the best literary and art work, publishing poetry, short stories, interviews, art, and novels. Known for being selective and innovative, Literary Revelations has achieved notable success with all books published under Milton’s leadership becoming #1 Amazon Bestsellers and/or Amazon Top Releases in various categories. The company’s haiku anthologies have entered the Museum of Haiku Literature in Tokyo, and it maintains a close collaboration with Japanese painter Hikari.
Exciting News: Upcoming Release of “Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power in Japanese Art”
A Beautiful Collaboration Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays
Dear friends and followers,
I am thrilled to announce that Literary Revelations will soon publish a very special album: “Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony and Power.” This splendid collection will be available in early December—just in time to make the perfect Christmas gift for literature and art lovers alike!
The album is a true collector’s piece. It features exquisite paintings and tanka poetry by Hikari, expressing traditional Japanese art. Alongside her stunning artwork, you’ll find my own interpretations of her paintings, illustrated in my haiku. This collaboration celebrates the harmony between visual art and poetry, offering a unique journey through both mediums.
We understand the importance of accessibility, so Literary Revelations will make every effort to keep the price as low as possible. Our goal is to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy this remarkable album.
Stay tuned for more updates and details. Thank you all for your continued support—I can’t wait for you to experience this extraordinary release!
With excitement, gratitude, and deep thanks for your continued support!
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
Ken Gierke is a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet. His writing has appeared as two micro-chapbooks from the Origami Poems Project and is included in several anthologies. He has been featured by numerous online journals, including Literary Revelations Journal, As It Ought to Be, Poetry Breakfast, Amethyst Review, Silver Birch Press, and Ekphrastic Review. Three of his poetry collections have been published by Spartan Press: Glass Awash in 2022, Heron Spirit in 2024, and Random Riffs in 2025. His poetry can also be found on his website, https://rivrvlogr.com/
Wayback Machine
Don’t ask me how I got here Eyes open or closed It was all the same Lights passing in the night Headlights, taillights Every seam in the road Lifting me Dropping me Maybe if I’d tried to Count them Listen to them Let them tell me where I was I’d know how to get home Instead of lying in a tunnel That goes nowhere As it hums and whirs, thuds With a bass that holds no beat Yet knows me better than I do Sees the real me Only to return to stare at walls And out a window that tells me Nothing about the way back If there is a way back
Road to Recovery
126 miles home and you feel like you could walk every one of them, but you know you won’t make it into the first.
Pack your bags. Make that one. It may be 18 days, but the clothes you started with will get you home. Load it into the truck.
You’re a passenger today, first time in a very long time. Seat back, feet up. You have a long ride ahead of you.
Announcement
My dear followers and subscribers,
I am thrilled to let you know that, just in time for Christmas presents, Literary Revelations will release a new album, Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art, in early December.
This is a splendid art album. Paintings and Tanka by Japanese artist Hikari. Haiku by Gabriela Marie Milton.
I hope you will enjoy it!
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
Hello my dearest followers and subscribers. I hope your weekend is going well.
Today I want to talk about what Literary Revelations’ upcoming poetry and art album Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art by Hikari and Gabriela Marie Milton.
As I mentioned in previous posts, the beautiful paintings also belong to Hikari, as do the tanka. I added my voice by writing the haiku, offering a different perspective on the same piece of art, which brings to perspectivism.
Perspectivism in Art
Perspectivism in art refers to the idea that individual perspectives shape the perception and interpretation of artwork. This concept suggests that no single viewpoint can claim absolute truth when experiencing or understanding a piece of art. Instead, each observer brings their own background, emotions, and experiences to the act of viewing, resulting in unique interpretations.
When two people view the same painting and interpret it differently, perspectivism offers a framework for understanding why this occurs. Each person sees the artwork through their own lens, influenced by personal values, cultural context, and life experiences. This means that the meaning of art is not fixed, but somewhat fluid and open to multiple valid interpretations. In essence, perspectivism celebrates the diversity of responses and acknowledges that art can resonate with people in deeply individual ways.
This is what Hikari and I have done in Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art.
To illustrate that Hikari completed a new painting (not included in our upcoming poetry and art album) and wrote a new tanka. I responded with my haiku.
New poetry and art
Rare autumn breeze by Hikari
HIKARI – TANKA
TANKA-Hikari
希風（きふう）立つ 安芸の宮島 願わくば 永きにわたり 栄え給へと
Rare autumn breezes whisper through Aki’s shrine isle Miyajima（※）still. May you and this land endure flourishing through endless time.
（※）”Aki no Miyajima” is a shrine located on an island facing the sea in western Japan, and the entire island is considered to be sacred.
HAIKU – GABRIELA MARIE MILTON
Breeze sweeping through my body, I am love, calling your name— Dateless blood, fearless flame
そよ風が体を吹き抜け、
私は愛、あなたの名前を呼ぶ。
永遠の血、恐れを知らぬ炎
ADD YOUR VOICE
From your perspective, without Hikari’s explanation, please look at the picture and write a haiku or tanka in the comments. Hikari and I will be thrilled to read your responses.
Thank you!
The release date of Haiku and Tanka: Lull, Harmony, and Power in Japanese Art will be announced soon.
Exciting Success: All Books from Literary Revelations have become #1 Amazon Top Releases and Bestsellers!
