Announcing "Harvesting Game"
Where Liberation Begins
Dear fellow travelers on the path to liberation,
Today marks a significant milestone in my creative journey. I'm thrilled to announce that my debut novel, HARVESTING GAME, will be published by Inked in Gray on July 29th, 2025.
Pre-order the paperback and Ebook today!
I’ve been out of touch since last summer dealing with a number of complex family issues, but I wanted to share this important announcement and I thought this would be the best opportunity to make a comeback.
Many years in the making and amidst an assortment of obstacles, this illustrated Eco-Afrofuturist novel represents years of personal exploration, professional challenges, and creative evolution. It's the first installment in the "A Window to Liberation" series, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you.
What is "Harvesting Game"?
High in the shadows of an ancient volcano, trapped between peak and poisoned sea… of trash, the last Kuroban maroons face erasure. Their shanty town drowns in the refuse of the sprawling technotropolis below—a gleaming monument to Luxite supremacy that devours everything in its path.
For one 29-year-old Kuroban software tester, living in the old village means bearing the weight of generations. When they envision video games as engines of liberation—despite never having played one—they challenge everything they've been taught about their place in the world.
It's a story about finding liberation by breaking rules when simply following them means watching your people disappear.
This is a story that has evolved and expanded from its initial inception. This is only the start of the journey I put together in 2020 as a part of the A Window to Liberation (AW2L) multimedia series of stories, solutions and experiences I’ve developed.
A Multimedia Experience
"Harvesting Game" isn't just a novel—it's a multimedia experience featuring original illustrations throughout the book.
Over the next few months, I'll be sharing:
Cover reveal - From concept to final art.
Character art reveals - Meet the faces of the resistance.
Behind-the-scenes insights into the world-building and the mindset of the novel itself.
Post-launch:
An accompanying soundtrack to enhance the reading experience.
Future interactive elements that will expand the universe and allow readers to practice liberation in their daily life.
An animated series that visualizes the world beyond the pages
Join the Liberation Movement
If themes of resistance, cultural preservation, technological ethics, and finding freedom in constrained environments resonate with you, I invite you to join me on this journey.
This newsletter will be the first place I share exclusive content, early access opportunities, and insights into the creation of Harvesting Game over the next 12 weeks and beyond.
Feel free to share and send the message to your netwroks and those in your circles that would enjoy this story.
Until then, remember that liberation begins where conformity ends.
In solidarity and creativity,
Maxime Paul - Author, Producer, Creative Catalyst
PS: Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions, comments, or commendations. I’d love to share more and hear your thoughts along the way.