John Ward
@johnward.bsky.social
Writer of comics, books, and films. PhD in theoretical physics. Vancouver, BC
https://arbutusfilms.com/
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https://arbutusfilms.com/
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I’ll be here on Sunday slinging comic books, plotting rebellion, and hanging out with other awesome creators. Join us, won’t you?
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I’ll be here on Sunday slinging comic books, plotting rebellion, and hanging out with other awesome creators. Join us, won’t you?
Support indie creators! Check out the awesome creators tabling at this free digital convention and pick up a book or two from their tables.
November 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Support indie creators! Check out the awesome creators tabling at this free digital convention and pick up a book or two from their tables.
If you’re itching for an awesome indie superhero tale, you should tell your LCS to order Bullet Adventures #4 ASAP!
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you’re itching for an awesome indie superhero tale, you should tell your LCS to order Bullet Adventures #4 ASAP!
🧟♂️ 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭! 🦇 If you want to grab a copy of this incredible indie horror anthology, then you should check out the Kickstarter campaign right now. Today. This very second. www.kickstarter.com/projects/229... Stop scrolling.
October 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🧟♂️ 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭! 🦇 If you want to grab a copy of this incredible indie horror anthology, then you should check out the Kickstarter campaign right now. Today. This very second. www.kickstarter.com/projects/229... Stop scrolling.
In the latest newsletter, I dig into this posed on horror movies osf.io/preprints/ps... sign up via the link in my bio to be part of these conversations.
October 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
In the latest newsletter, I dig into this posed on horror movies osf.io/preprints/ps... sign up via the link in my bio to be part of these conversations.
Just three days to go! Halloween will taste so much better if you can devour this smart, spine-tingling horror anthology. With your help, we can bring it to life! www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
October 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Just three days to go! Halloween will taste so much better if you can devour this smart, spine-tingling horror anthology. With your help, we can bring it to life! www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
Help us bring this horror anthology to life this Halloween. There’s no tricks, but you should treat yourself to our Kickstarter exclusive rewards like the variant cover paperback, or the hardcover edition of the book. www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
October 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Help us bring this horror anthology to life this Halloween. There’s no tricks, but you should treat yourself to our Kickstarter exclusive rewards like the variant cover paperback, or the hardcover edition of the book. www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
I can go first. I helped put together this incredible 380-page horror anthology, featuring some incredibly talented writers from around the world. Help us bring this book to life. www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
October 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I can go first. I helped put together this incredible 380-page horror anthology, featuring some incredibly talented writers from around the world. Help us bring this book to life. www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
We’re edging towards the goal. Join us and help bring this incredible horror anthology to life!. 28 twisted talked for you to enjoy in one horrifying book. #horror #booksky www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
October 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We’re edging towards the goal. Join us and help bring this incredible horror anthology to life!. 28 twisted talked for you to enjoy in one horrifying book. #horror #booksky www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
Consumed: coming soon
October 1, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Consumed: coming soon
I’ll be at @vancomicon.bsky.social on November 9 with these awesome indie creators. Stop by to get some fabulous holiday season bargains!
September 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I’ll be at @vancomicon.bsky.social on November 9 with these awesome indie creators. Stop by to get some fabulous holiday season bargains!
Support local creators!
If you’re in the lower mainland, head to New West Comic Fest today and check out the incredible comics, books, and art on display. Make friends, support artists, and have an awesome day! What could be better?!
If you’re in the lower mainland, head to New West Comic Fest today and check out the incredible comics, books, and art on display. Make friends, support artists, and have an awesome day! What could be better?!
September 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Support local creators!
If you’re in the lower mainland, head to New West Comic Fest today and check out the incredible comics, books, and art on display. Make friends, support artists, and have an awesome day! What could be better?!
If you’re in the lower mainland, head to New West Comic Fest today and check out the incredible comics, books, and art on display. Make friends, support artists, and have an awesome day! What could be better?!
A reminder that I’ll be at Westcoast Comic Con this weekend alongside many other awesome creators. Would love to see you there!
August 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A reminder that I’ll be at Westcoast Comic Con this weekend alongside many other awesome creators. Would love to see you there!
Looking for a terrifying new read this fall? Look no further. Consumed features 28 twisted tales from an incredible array of authors and edited by myself and @thewritekc.bsky.social #booksky #horror arbutusfilms.com/consumed/
August 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Looking for a terrifying new read this fall? Look no further. Consumed features 28 twisted tales from an incredible array of authors and edited by myself and @thewritekc.bsky.social #booksky #horror arbutusfilms.com/consumed/
Write scientists, not stereotypes! Write scientists, not stereotypes
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youtu.be/PRagILEijRI
August 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Write scientists, not stereotypes! Write scientists, not stereotypes
youtu.be/PRagILEijRI
youtu.be/PRagILEijRI
Some cons are getting too expensive for creators and fans alike, so I started my own youtu.be/ucz-a7yPO98
August 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Some cons are getting too expensive for creators and fans alike, so I started my own youtu.be/ucz-a7yPO98
Time flies… but glad that people are still finding the podcast and getting something from it! youtu.be/3PwtdOGYc6s
July 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Time flies… but glad that people are still finding the podcast and getting something from it! youtu.be/3PwtdOGYc6s
Quick reminder that this awesome indie comics show is tomorrow! You don’t want to miss out.
July 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Quick reminder that this awesome indie comics show is tomorrow! You don’t want to miss out.
So many great creators are gonna be at this show. Hope to see you there!
June 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
So many great creators are gonna be at this show. Hope to see you there!
Comix & Stories is fast-approaching! Hope you’ll come and check it out.
June 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Comix & Stories is fast-approaching! Hope you’ll come and check it out.
The rumours are true! I’ll be stopping in at the New Friday table to sign clothing owned by the legendary @stefantosheff.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The rumours are true! I’ll be stopping in at the New Friday table to sign clothing owned by the legendary @stefantosheff.bsky.social
It’s almost the weekend, and that means it’s almost time for Virtual Creator Con! A free to attend digital con for indie comic creators and fans. virtualcreator.org
May 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It’s almost the weekend, and that means it’s almost time for Virtual Creator Con! A free to attend digital con for indie comic creators and fans. virtualcreator.org
“Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes” is up next on writing rotation.
February 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes” is up next on writing rotation.
Tomorrow! Stop by Heritage Hall for Vancouver Comic Con and let’s connect in real life without having to deal with the fragile tech-bro egos.
January 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tomorrow! Stop by Heritage Hall for Vancouver Comic Con and let’s connect in real life without having to deal with the fragile tech-bro egos.