20230828 - BATTLE Colosseum - Art Works, Book Merch and Clay Quirks

Like drifting snowfall,\\ those who were separated, \\ now reunited.

#HaikuPrajna - Finding The Way [BATTLE Colosseum 

Read online: https://www.patreon.com/posts/battle-colosseum-88361929 [Patron exclusive]

Welcome to APRILandALLEN's Art Works, Book Merch and Clay Quirks, a Patron exclusive archive of the content we put into our projects, which includes extras such as commentary on rough first drafts that are otherwise unavailable to the public!

This series will be collected in a future APRILandALLEN's book, and is part of our upcoming APRILandALLEN's Project Roadmap, which you can learn more about here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/aprilandallens-88303439

BATTLE Colosseum is the latest chapter in the "FLUKE!" series, which is being formed around chapters that can be read as independent standalone short stories - the original plan when I first started was to create a secret interconnected world between my releases, but the more time I spend in this world and the more fleshed out its history becomes, the more I want to just reveal the entire project list, but I appreciate the slow roll out and this unification of narrative I have found myself undertaking.

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Archived images above are exclusive to Patrons, and include haiku, covers, sticker designs, photos documenting the process of forming a polymer clay figurine charm of Nina, and photos of the paperback. Thank you for reading, Until next time! Allen W. McLean

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20230529 - HaikuPrajna - Finding The Way [BATTLE Colosseum - Official Paperback Release Announcement]

Trailer  https://youtu.be/AeXOtGrVa0Y

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Like drifting snowfall,\\ those who were separated, \\ now reunited.

#HaikuPrajna - Finding The Way [BATTLE Colosseum - Official Paperback Release Announcement]

Read online [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/05/20230529-haikuprajna-finding-way-battle.html ]

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Hello readers,

BATTLE Colosseum, the latest chapter in the "FLUKE!" series, has been released as a paperback novella! Get your copy through the below links:

Paperback https://www.amazon.ca/BATTLE-Colosseum-Allen-W-McLean/dp/B0C6BSSC1L

Kindle Unlimited https://a.co/d/fq4b479

Author Central https://www.amazon.com/stores/Allen-W.-McLean/author/B0867C5D24

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/162629835-battle-colosseum 

Preview https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B0C67X4TMT

Our protagonist controls Nina, a playable character in this fictional augmented virtual reality video game. While playing BATT-LE Colosseum, Nina prefers to operate solo--because she was using a modified game client to play outside of the MEGA Corporation's GamePlex--and she struggles with being reliant on other players, like Ian the Turtle. 

This metaphysical science fiction story took inspiration from a wide variety of pop culture, from video games (like Smash Bros, Halo, Team Fortress 2, Fortnite and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon) to books (including stories by Philip K. Dick and Douglas Adams) and back to anime (such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann). I even took the names of the characters from the pets in our family, and I stuck in some references to Electric Armchair’s music. 

BATTLE Colosseum resonates with those who struggle with relying on others, as Nina grapples with the choice of reducing what she is reliant on versus being comfortable in any situation, including being dependent on her teammate. During BATTLE Colosseum, Nina realizes that replanning was where the fun was found and, because she has faith in her abilities, that she could have faith in her team, too.

BATTLE Colosseum ebook cover

Nina sticker design by April Salisbury-White, based on the character from BATTLE Colosseum by Allen W. McLean

Blurb - Part I Hiding One's Tracks 

" Welcome to BATT-LE Colosseum!

Here, using over one hundred unique armours such as Ian the Turtle, engage other players across the environments spread across the arena.

Use your telekinetic abilities in the game!

Secure badges and compete for the Champion position against old allies and new foes!

Score the highest today in BATT-LE Colosseum, where only one will survive! Exclusive to your local MEGA Corp. GamePlex. "

Blurb - Part II Unified Field Theory

" Welcome, thanks for joining Nina’s broadcast! In case you missed it, Nina and Ian had teamed up to engage the Vikings. They've been overcoming hindrances, including dealing with each other's abilities and being left alone! 

Will Nina and Ian reunite? 

Will either escape with their badges? 

Tune in and stick together for the rest of the match to find out! "

Also includes Tomothy and the Overseer of the Forest, a part of The Wisps Book, along with a preview of ULTRAVIOLET, another chapter in the FLUKE! series.

Thank you for reading,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean 

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Trailer [ https://youtu.be/4QDnzzqkEDY ]

BATT-LE Colosseum Pt I: Hiding One's Tracks is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! Add to Goodreads and learn more [  https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/p/batt-le-colosseum.html ] 

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20230429 - Unified Field Theory [BATTLE Colosseum Part II Official Release]

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Fearless, but alone // lost in darkness, yet doubtless // following the path.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Unified Field Theory [BATTLE Colosseum Part II]

Read online [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/04/20230429-unified-field-theory-battle.html ]

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Hello readers,

The second part of BATTLE Colosseum [stylized as BATT-LE COLOSSEUM] is now available! 

The collected edition of BATTLE Colosseum, containing both ‘Hiding One’s Tracks’ and ‘Unified Field Theory’ as a single paperback book, will be released May 2023.

Download the eBook for BATTLE Colosseum Part II: Unified Field Theory or save it to be read later through the below links:

Amazon [Read with Kindle Unlimited] [ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C3XL99YV/ ] 

Goodreads [ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/144500319-battle-colosseum-part-ii ]

Trailer [Featuring the poem from Pt. I] [ https://youtu.be/9HRbKedbM9E ]

Part I : Hiding One's Tracks [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/03/20230328-hiding-ones-tracks-batt-le.html ]

Our protagonist controls Nina, a playable character in this fictional augmented virtual reality video game. While playing BATT-LE Colosseum, Nina prefers to operate solo--because she was using a modified game client to play outside of the MEGA Corporation's GamePlex--and she struggles with being reliant on other players, like Ian the Turtle. 

This metaphysical science fiction story took inspiration from a wide variety of pop culture, from video games (like Smash Bros, Halo, Team Fortress 2, Fortnite and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon) to books (including stories by Philip K. Dick and Douglas Adams) and back to anime (such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann). I even took the names of the characters from the pets in our family, and I stuck in some references to Electric Armchair’s music. 

Blurb

"Welcome, thanks for joining Nina’s broadcast! In case you missed it, Nina and Ian had teamed up to engage the Vikings. They've been overcoming hindrances, including dealing with each other's abilities and being left alone! 

Will Nina and Ian reunite? 

Will either escape with their badges? 

Tune in and stick together for the rest of the match to find out all this and more!"

BATTLE Colosseum Pt. II cover by Allen W. McLean and April Salisbury-White

I am really proud and confident in BATTLE Colosseum. BATTLE Colosseum resonates with those who struggle with relying on others, as Nina grapples with the choice of reducing what she's reliant on versus being comfortable in any situation, including being dependent on her teammate. During BATTLE Colosseum, Nina realizes that replanning was where the fun was found and, because she has faith in her abilities, that she could have faith in her team, too.

Thank you for reading,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean 

PS. April 23rd is the fourth annual HaikuPrajna Day, celebrating my haiku journey; submit to the #HaikuPrajnaChallenge to participate in the occasion! [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/04/20230423-haikuprajna-challenge-001.html ]

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Trailer [ https://youtu.be/4QDnzzqkEDY ]

BATT-LE Colosseum Pt I: Hiding One's Tracks is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! Add to Goodreads and learn more [  https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/p/batt-le-colosseum.html ] 

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These poems will be collected in future editions of the HaikuPrajna Collection.

20230328 - Hiding One's Tracks (BATT-LE Colosseum Part I) (Release Announcement)

Trailer [ https://youtu.be/4QDnzzqkEDY ]

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Alone in the snow. \\ The single row of footprints, \\ covered by a squall.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - Hiding One's Tracks (BATT-LE Colosseum Part I)

Read online [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/03/20230328-hiding-ones-tracks-batt-le.html]

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Hello readers,

In a dual announcement, BATT-LE Colosseum has been split into two parts; "Part I : Hiding One's Tracks" is now available, and Part II will be released April 2023! Parts I and II will first be released as digital ebooks, while the collected edition of BATT-LE Colosseum will contain both Parts as a paperback book and will be released May 2023.

Download the eBook or save it to be read later through the below links:

Amazon [ https://www.amazon.com/BATT-Colosseum-Part-Hiding-Tracks-ebook/dp/B0BZMSYGJ4 ] [Read with Kindle Unlimited]

Goodreads [ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123998971-batt-le-colosseum-part-i ]

Our protagonist controls Nina, a playable character in this fictional augmented virtual reality video game. While playing BATT-LE Colosseum, Nina prefers to operate solo--because she was using a modified game client to play outside of the MEGA Corporation's GamePlex--and she struggles with grouping together with other players, like Ian the Turtle. This metaphysical science fiction story took inspiration from a wide variety of pop culture, from video games (like Smash Bros, Halo, Team Fortress 2, Fortnite and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon) to books (including stories by Philip K. Dick and Douglas Adams) and back to anime (such as Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann). I even took the names of the characters from the pets in our family, and I stuck in some references to Electric Armchair’s music. 

Blurb

" Welcome to BATT-LE Colosseum!

Here, using over one hundred unique armours such as Ian the Turtle, engage other players across the environments spread across the arena.

Use your telekinetic abilities in the game!

Secure badges and compete for the Champion position against old allies and new foes!

Score the highest today in BATT-LE Colosseum, where only one will survive! Exclusive to your local MEGA Corp. GamePlex. "

Cover for BATT-LE Colosseum Part I by Allen W. McLean

Banner

Nina designed by Allen W. McLean, illustrated by April Salisbury-White

I am really proud and confident in BATT-LE Colosseum, and I have been putting in a meticulous amount of work into this story since Spring 2021. BATT-LE Colosseum resonates with those who struggle with relying on others, as Nina grapples with the choice of reducing what she's reliant on versus being comfortable in any situation, including being dependent on her teammate.

Thank you for reading.

Allen W. McLean 

...

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20230131 - BATT-LE Colosseum [ Reveal Announcement ]

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Queuing while solo, \\ waiting for the right motion, \\ capturing actions.

#HAIKUPRAJNA - BATT-LE Colosseum [Reveal Announcement]

https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/02/20230131-batt-le-colosseum-reveal.html

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Hello readers, 

As revealed in the latest Project Roadmap [which can be read here https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2022/12/20221230-my-year-in-reviews-project.html ], "BATT-LE Colosseum" is the next story in the Fluke series, set after ULTRAVIOLET, although the two stories can be enjoyed without reading the other. [Check out ULTRAVIOLET here https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/p/ultraviolet.html ]

This story takes place within a virtual reality video game and follows the user playing as Nina, one of the avatars that players can choose to play as, while fighting others for the badges that computer controlled bosses drop in order to compete for the Champion position; I have been working on this story since April 2021 and am very excited to be sharing it at last; I was inspired by a wide variety of genres and mediums for this story, from games like the Halo franchise and the Half-life\Portal series to action comics like Spider-Man and sci-fi from authors such as Douglas Adams.

Here's the current blurb:

" Welcome, Nina, to BATT-LE Colosseum!

Here, using over one hundred unique armours such as Ian the Turtle, engage other players across the environments spread across the arena.

Use your telekinetic abilities in the game!

Secure badges and compete for the Champion position against old allies and new foes!

Score the highest today in BATT-LE Colosseum! Available only at your local MEGA Holo-Plex. "

Below, a logo mockup I designed, which I am still playing with, and a short excerpt from the story.

Logo mockup by Allen W. McLean

Intro to BATT-LE Colosseum by Allen W. McLean

BATT-LE Colosseum is looking at an early March 2023 release date and will be available to read through Kindle Unlimited; a physical paperback copy of the story may be released, and may be bundled with stories that are at the moment a digital, including stories from The Wisps Book.

Thank you for reading.

Please share your thoughts in a comment.

Allen W. McLean 

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I write mindfulness meditation scifaiku and haiku poetry on my book reviews and on previews of my metaphysical stories, such as "Escape Perennial City". Learn more about my reviews here [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/p/book-review-summary-study-notes.html ]

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Electric Armchair - Amorphous I (FULL ALBUM) [ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/electricarmchair/amorphous-i ]

"Falgara the Giant" is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited! Add to Goodreads and learn more [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/p/falgara-giant.html ] 

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