20260613 . The HaikuPrajna Challenge . The End of Spring

The books on the shelves \ 

Grows like a flower garden \ 

Under the bright lights 

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We were again welcomed by the Brampton Library at their annual Local Authors Showcase at Garden Square outside of the Rose Theatre on the opening day of the Farmers' Market downtown. We enjoyed clear blue skies beside other creatives while meeting with friends both old and new. Bring a sunhat or an umbrella in addition to sunscreen if you intend to be outside for more than an hour on the hot weekends of the Market!

After meeting friends vending at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (and handing out a few of our zines), we walked through the new parts of the greenhouse at Allan Gardens, which was incredible on the sunny day we had, before heading to Nathan Philips Square and listening to Broken Social Scene, then Feist after a stop at Harvey's for a sandwich each. Both performances that we caught were incredible, inspiring and captivating. We stayed for the entirety of both sets, then we went home and I strung up my papa’s old classical.

The latest of the Brampton Indie Comics and Zines meetups was at the rentable event space in the Rose Theatre, which was nostalgic for us because April and I have each performed on both the space’s and the main stage in our youths. The group we sat with at BICZ was a pleasure. We made and shared art, it was great.

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20260607 . The HaikuPrajna Challenge . Web of Venom (2026)

Like they always said, \ 

“What goes around comes back ‘round,” \ 

like a boomerang 

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Of course I was curious who the new symbiote was going to be in Web of Venom, but it was well after I had read the issue (and the Toronto Comic Arts Festival vendor list) that I remembered where I recognized the name of the one shot’s writer, the Mythical Jordan Morris! We love watching him on YouTube, 

I have been a Boomer since Peter Parker was a highschool teacher in the first comics I had as a kid (Peter Parker: Spider-man #53 “Rules of the Game”), and I loved seeing him as one of Peter’s recent roommates, so imagine my un-spoilered surprise as Fred Myers, aka Boomerang, set out to save fellow crook Overdrive, who had wanted to get Fred in on upgrades being offered by Tombstone, which led to Boomerang bonding to a symbiote calling itself Passenger. 

Some context; the Shocker had brought Boomerang back from the dead, and since Fred wishes to return the favour now that Herman had been murdered by Torment during the Carnage event Death Spiral, Myers was further influenced to unretire [again], leave suburbia to help Overdrive and stand up for other lackeys against Tombstone. 

This was a fun issue, and I am excited to see where it goes from here. Will Fred bring poor old Herman back, or will his death be an Uncle Ben moment for Comeback, this unlikely symbiote duo? 

Stealing VenoMJ’s not-Spidey design is hilarious too--Fred has history with the original Jackpot, who modelled herself after MJ.

I like the idea of Boomerang getting a cosmic or magic upgrade like this, so while I anticipate the status quo to do its comic-book thing, I do hope these changes stick. 

Recent Spider-man developments have been nice too, in my opinion, such as the Venom and MJ ongoing, along with Norman Osborn’s redemption and Spider-versity stint. (Also being co-written by Jordan! Go check out his writing credits and shows, we love seeing him online!) 

Very excited for Brand New Day, hope the MCU versions of The Shocker and Boomerang get to share some screentime sometime down the line.

P.S. We met Jordan Morris at TCAF and we gave him April's art inspired by Cotton Candy Randy and a minizine of this review with fanart of the interiors by Ramón Rosanas, Luke Ross and David Curiel! Read Jordan's original works, Youth Group is available through your library and its ebook platforms! (IG @jordandavidmorris)

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20260504 . The HaikuPrajna Challenge . Star Wars: Darth Vader (2015)

Underestimate \ 

an independent vessel, \ 

forcing its order

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20260301 . HaikuPrajna . Brampton Indie Comics & Zines . Brampton Arts Organization .

Cut and fold paper \ 

doodles into an artwork \ 

to share with new friends 

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We were given the opportunity to speak at a Brampton Indie Comics & Zines jam!

The group hung out at the amazing Brampton Arts Organization office downtown, I used to walk by the entrance daily at the bus and train terminal but never went in until now; lots of colour, very clean and spacious, with a great view of the tracks and street below that is hard to see anywhere else in the city. 

I was given the opportunity to read the Pokemon Day issue of The HaikuPrajna Challenge, let me know if you wrote your own.

April and I made zines all day, I made a Minecraft one along with another using prompts that our event organizer Joy (@joysan @snarkytuna) provided for us, and April got to perform a ukulele rendition of her song Love Boat.

But now we have to go back for our zines! We donated a selection of our catalog along with the mini-zines we put together to go into Brampton’s first official Zine Vending Machine, and there's going to be a party to launch it later this month; we had fun, thank you for giving us this opportunity to meet new friends and share our Zines!  

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20231211 - HaikuPrajna Challenge 006 - A Christmas Carol

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 Dethaw a deep freeze, // spirits with hallowed warnings. // Wretched mindlessness.

... A Christmas Carol ... #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

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EDIT 20231219

PS.

April and I made six festive ornaments each (6+6=12!) that can be worn all year long after you put your Christmas tree away.

Visit @electricarmchair for our Twelve Clays of Christmas reveals!

View all twelve Clays NOW before the reveals on the APRILandALLEN site! 

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We also have a Holiday Art Exchange and eBook sales running throughout the month; visit our profiles and our Square site for details about deals!

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Hello reader,

Welcome to another HaikuPrajna Challenge--a monthly prompt series, which I started in honour of HaikuPrajna’s fourth birthday, that uses the titles of the books reviewed on the blog!

This prompt challenge is just for fun, and I will be resharing submissions; this is an opportunity for us both to interact and engage with the haiku poetry writing community.

GUIDELINE RULES

• Open to all humans, even those who would never read the book are encouraged to participate!
• Write a haiku / senryu / zappai based on what the prompt made you first think about.
• Each prompt is a book title, if you have never read the story, write about the visuals that the title inspires for you.
• Remember to evoke imagery with your poem, traditional haiku is said to juxtapose two nature or season related visuals.
• Please provide a text-based version if submitting an image.
• Use the hashtag #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

Submit your poem by sharing online with the hashtag; please link to it in the comments or via DM if I miss resharing it!!

Previous prompts also remain available for use.

The HaikuPrajna Challenge is an entry in APRILandALLEN’s Project Roadmap, our photo book and video log series where subscribed Patreon readers have access to archives with photos, captions and videos which will be collected in future APRILandALLEN’s books--join our Patreon at patreon.com/asquaredproductions to submit to our public poetry prompt and view more free features.

If you need inspiration, or if you are on the fence about reading the book, then check out my own poem and book review on the HaikuPrajna blog.

006 - A Christmas Carol 

https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/02/20230223-christmas-carol-ii-book-review.html

I write mindfulness meditation scifaiku and haiku poetry on my book reviews and on previews of my metaphysical stories, such as "Escape Perennial City". Read more at goodreads.com/haikuprajna

Thank you for reading and for submitting to the HaikuPrajna Challenge,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean

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20231020 - The HaikuPrajna Challenge 005 - Frankenstein

The HaikuPrajna Challenge - Frankenstein

Guidelines

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Hands around their neck, \\ witness the eternal light, \\ nature's creation.

... Frankenstein [II] - #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

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Hello reader,

Welcome to another HaikuPrajna Challenge--a monthly prompt series, which I started in honour of HaikuPrajna’s fourth birthday, that uses the titles of the books reviewed on the blog!

This prompt challenge is just for fun, and I will be resharing submissions; this is an opportunity for us both to interact and engage with the haiku poetry writing community.

GUIDELINE RULES

• Open to all humans, even those who would never read the book are encouraged to participate!
• Write a haiku / senryu / zappai based on what the prompt made you first think about.
• Each prompt is a book title, if you have never read the story, write about the visuals that the title inspires for you.
• Remember to evoke imagery with your poem, traditional haiku is said to juxtapose two nature or season related visuals.
• Please provide a text-based version if submitting an image.
• Use the hashtag #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

Submit your poem by sharing online with the hashtag; please link to it in the comments or via DM if I miss resharing it!!

Previous prompts also remain available for use.

The HaikuPrajna Challenge is an entry in APRILandALLEN’s Project Roadmap, our photo book and video log series where subscribed Patreon readers have access to archives with photos, captions and videos which will be collected in future APRILandALLEN’s books--join our Patreon at patreon.com/asquaredproductions to submit to our public poetry prompt and view more free features.

If you need inspiration, or if you are on the fence about reading the book, then check out my own poem and book review on the HaikuPrajna blog.

005 - Frankenstein 

https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2022/10/20221020-frankenstein-book-review.html

I write mindfulness meditation scifaiku and haiku poetry on my book reviews and on previews of my metaphysical stories, such as "Escape Perennial City". Read more at goodreads.com/haikuprajna

Thank you for reading and for submitting to the HaikuPrajna Challenge,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean

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20230929 - Scott Pilgrim - The HaikuPrajna Challenge 004

 

The HaikuPrajna Challenge

Guidelines

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Local indie bands, \ a backdrop of the city. \ Subspace lesbian.

Scott Pilgrim - #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

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Hello reader,

Welcome to another HaikuPrajna Challenge--a monthly prompt series, which I started in honour of HaikuPrajna’s fourth birthday, that uses the titles of the books reviewed on the blog!

This prompt challenge is just for fun, and I will be resharing submissions; this is an opportunity for us both to interact and engage with the haiku poetry writing community.

GUIDELINE RULES

• Open to all humans, even those who would never read the book are encouraged to participate!
• Write a haiku / senryu / zappai based on what the prompt made you first think about.
• Each prompt is a book title, if you have never read the story, write about the visuals that the title inspires for you.
• Remember to evoke imagery with your poem, traditional haiku is said to juxtapose two nature or season related visuals.
• Please provide a text-based version if submitting an image.
• Use the hashtag #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

Submit your poem by sharing online with the hashtag; please link to it in the comments or via DM if I miss resharing it!!

Previous prompts also remain available for use.

The HaikuPrajna Challenge is an entry in APRILandALLEN’s Project Roadmap, our photo book and video log series where subscribed Patreon readers have access to archives with photos, captions and videos which will be collected in future APRILandALLEN’s books--learn about our Patreon at patreon.com/asquaredproductions to submit to our public poetry prompt and view more free features.

If you need inspiration, or if you are on the fence about reading the book, then check out my own poem and book review.

004 - Scott Pilgrim

https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2022/07/20220712-scott-pilgrim-comic-book.html

I write mindfulness meditation scifaiku and haiku poetry on my book reviews and on previews of my metaphysical stories, such as "Escape Perennial City". Read more at goodreads.com/haikuprajna

Thank you for reading and for submitting to the HaikuPrajna Challenge,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean

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Electric Armchair - The Forest Machine (Official Music Video) [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBv1egGSrJk ] 

APRILandALLEN’s Project Roadmap is our photo book and video log series where subscribed Patreon readers have access to archives with photos, captions and videos which will be collected in future APRILandALLEN’s books--learn about our Patreon at patreon.com/asquaredproductions to submit to our public poetry prompt and view more free features.

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20230802 [The HaikuPrajna Challenge 003] - Bloodborne

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Ending of the hunt, \ madness obtained from paleblood, \ insights from gods' dreams.

#HaikuPrajnaChallenge - Bloodborne

Read online [ https://www.patreon.com/posts/87097869 ]

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Hello reader,

Welcome to another HaikuPrajna Challenge--a monthly prompt series, which I started in honour of HaikuPrajna’s fourth birthday, that uses the titles of the books reviewed on the blog!

This prompt challenge is just for fun, and I will be resharing submissions; this is an opportunity for us both to interact and engage with the haiku poetry writing community.

GUIDELINE RULES

• Open to all humans, even those who would never read the book are encouraged to participate!
• Write a haiku / senryu / zappai based on what the prompt made you first think about.
• Each prompt is a book title, if you have never read the story, write about the visuals that the title inspires for you.
• Remember to evoke imagery with your poem, traditional haiku is said to juxtapose two nature or season related visuals.
• Please provide a text-based version if submitting an image.
• Use the hashtag #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

Submit your poem by sharing online with the hashtag; please link to it in the comments or via DM if I miss resharing it!!

Previous prompts also remain available for use. [ https://www.patreon.com/posts/87097869 ]

This project is part of an upcoming revamped "APRILandALLEN's Roadmap"; more details on that will be coming before the end of September 2023!!

If you need inspiration, or if you are on the fence about reading the book, then check out my own poem and book review.

003 - Bloodborne

https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2022/06/20220614-bloodborne-comic-book-summary.html

I write mindfulness meditation scifaiku and haiku poetry on my book reviews and on previews of my metaphysical stories, such as "Escape Perennial City". Read more here [ https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/83965332-allen-mclean?shelf=haikuprajna ]

Thank you for reading and for submitting to the HaikuPrajna Challenge,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean

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April's psychedelic music videos, art and poetry is available on all streaming platforms; Electric Armchair - The Forest Machine (Official Music Video) [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBv1egGSrJk ]

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

20230523 [The HaikuPrajna Challenge 002] - Seconds [UPDATE 230526 Transcendent Artists Community at Geary Avenue Warehouse]

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Finding better worlds,\ replacing others with shrooms, \ abandoning life.

#HaikuPrajnaChallenge - Seconds

Read online [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/05/20230523-haikuprajna-challenge-002.html ]

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Hello readers,

Welcome to the HaikuPrajna Challenge, a new monthly prompt series using the titles of the books that have been reviewed on this blog, which I started in honour of HaikuPrajna’s fourth birthday!

This prompt challenge is just for fun, and I will be resharing submissions until the next prompt is posted; this is an opportunity for us both to interact and engage with the haiku poetry writing community.

GUIDELINE RULES

. Open to all humans, even those who would never read the book are encouraged to participate!

. Write a haiku / senryu / zappai based on what the prompt made you first think about.

. Each prompt is a book title, if you have never read the story, write about the visuals that the title inspires for you. 

. Remember to evoke imagery with your poem, traditional haiku is said to juxtapose two nature or season related visuals.

. Please provide a text-based version if submitting an image.

. Use the hashtag #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

If you need inspiration, or if you are on the fence about reading the book, then check out my own poem and book review. [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2022/05/220530-review-seconds.html ]

Previous prompts also remain available for use.

Submit to the HaikuPrajna Challenge!

Thank you for reading,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean 

UPDATE 230526

Last night, April and I were at the Transcendent Artists Community's live event in Toronto at the Geary Avenue Warehouse Project! Here's some photos of April drawing at our merch space. I also included pictures of our upcoming Etsy shop's products; polymer clay charms, named "Deforms"!

We had a good night and enjoyed meeting everyone at the event. Thanks to those who came out! More thanks to the Geary Avenue Warehouse Project and the Transcendent Artists Community for the opportunity.

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Electric Armchair - After Party (Full Album) [ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/electricarmchair/after-party ]

  

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.

20230423 [The HaikuPrajna Challenge 001] - Howl's Moving Castle

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Her words bring to life \\ the ability to change, \\ the magick of speech.

#HaikuPrajnaChallenge - Howl's Moving Castle

Read online [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2023/04/20230423-haikuprajna-challenge-001.html ]

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Hello readers,

Welcome to the first HaikuPrajna Challenge, a new monthly prompt series using the titles of the books that have been reviewed on this blog, which I am starting in honour of HaikuPrajna’s fourth birthday!

This prompt challenge has no winners, and I will be resharing submissions on Instagram and Twitter until the next prompt is posted; this is an opportunity for us both to interact and engage with the haiku poetry writing community.

GUIDELINE RULES

. Open to all humans, even those who would never read the book are encouraged to participate!

. Write a haiku / senryu / zappai based on what the prompt made you first think about.

. Each prompt is a book title, if you have never read the story, write about the visuals that the title inspires for you. 

. Remember to evoke imagery with your poem, traditional haiku is said to juxtapose two nature or season related visuals.

. Please provide a text-based version if submitting an image.

. Use the hashtag #HaikuPrajnaChallenge

If you need inspiration, or if you are on the fence about reading the book, then check out my own poem and book review. [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/2021/12/20211229-review-howls-moving-castle.html ]

Take the HaikuPrajna Challenge!

Thank you for reading,

Until next time!

Allen W. McLean 

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

For the rest of the month, rolling $0.99 sales on the Amazon US and UK stores! Check out my Author Profile on Amazon here [ https://www.amazon.com/Allen-W-McLean/e/B0867C5D24 ] and remember to come back every Monday and Friday to download a free Kindle ebook. I will be sharing links to the books on socials throughout the rest of the month of April.

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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 ]

230331 Project Roadmap [ https://haikuprajna.medium.com/20230331-fourlief-the-leprechaun-project-roadmap-update-6daf8dbecdc4 ]

Support by connecting via email or social media [ https://haikuprajna.blogspot.com/p/follow-on-social-media.html ]

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Thanks to you, I am now a VERIFIED BOOK AUTHOR with over ONE-THOUSAND (1000!) readers who have joined us on Medium! Need to stay in the Medium Partner Program? Please follow and turn on email notifications; I will follow you back! "Ado the Owl" and "Hector Blake" are available to read, right now, on Medium.

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April's psychedelic music videos, art and poetry is available on all streaming platforms; Electric Armchair - Pleasure Pain (Official Music Video) [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWhBGFBqYu0 ]

Electric Armchair - After Party (Full Album) [ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/electricarmchair/after-party ]

  

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 ] 

Support by buying a sticker [ https://haikuprajna.redbubble.com ]

Kindle ebooks can be read on any device at www.read.amazon.com

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