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award-winning indian american writer // senior writer on Fields of Mistria // books: BARBAROUS, Johnny Wander, Greater Secrets, Pixels of You, Lucky Penny and more // writing about feelings for comics and games johnnywander.com

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · Dec 5

I'm Ananth, an award-winning Indian American writer who writes about feelings for comics & games. I am:

- Senior Writer at Fields of Mistria

- Writer of ongoing comic BARBAROUS (read at johnnywander.com)

- Author of books published by Random House Graphic, Amulet, Oni Press, Dark Horse + more

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 2h

Oh thank you so much! enjoy! 💖

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 2h

Oh thank you so much! I hope you enjoy! 💖

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 2h

Haha… they love drama…

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 16h

The BARBAROUS Chapter 6 Kickstarter is on! ✨ We're
climbing our way up through stretch goals, including the addition of a new Fortuna matchbox sticker to certain tiers... check it out! 💖

www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 20h

oh, thank you so much! 💖 we're very excited to bring them to you!

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 20h

we all need our own greek chorus...

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 20h

looking for a reply gif sent me on a journey...

a black and white drawing of a man and a superhero

ALT: a black and white drawing of a man and a superhero

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 20h

Oh I'm so glad! they're a personal favorite so i like to sneak them in whenever i can!

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 21h

😭

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 21h

Suzume!

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 22h

hahaha…

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 22h

I’m glad!

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 22h

hahaha

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 22h

Oh thank you! @aidosaur.bsky.social keeps getting better!

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 23h

🌟The BARBAROUS CH 6 Kickstarter is LIVE! Check it out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

✨Read BARBAROUS here: johnnywander.com/comic/archiv...

📚Store: crwnstudios.com/collections/...

💽Digital: johnnywander.itch.io

💖Patreon: patreon.com/johnnywander

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 23h

🚨 THE BOYS ARE FIGHTING! 🚨

BARBAROUS update - Chapter 9 Page 8! ✨ Read for free at johnnywander.com !

And we're kickstarting our Chapter 6 book NOW! Check it out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

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yuko @aidosaur.bsky.social · 1d

Now that the BARBAROUS ch6 kickstarter has hit goal, we revealed the first batch of stretch goals!!!! Let's make some COOL STICKERS 🔥

Check out the KS here!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

Heyyy, the BARBAROUS Chapter 6 Kickstarter was selected as a Project We Love by Kickstarter! 💖 Thanks so much guys! ✌🏾

www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

So fast! 🤩

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yuko @aidosaur.bsky.social · 1d

AHHH the BARBAROUS ch6 kickstarter hit 100% in less than 10 hours!!! Thank you!!!!

Now we get to chase all the fun extras!! 👯💖
www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

percy and leeds cheering!
text reads: 100% thank you!!

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, thank you so much for saying so! 💖 I’m there as Senior Writer, have been working on Mistria since 2019!

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

We’re cooking on some fun stuff! See you in 2026 for The Mines Update! 😈💖✨

Fields of Mistria ✨ Out Now in Early Access @fieldsofmistria.bsky.social · 1d

✨Fields of Mistria's latest roadmap is here!
Update 4: The Mines Update arrives in early 2026, featuring the conclusion of the Mines Storyline and a secret bachelorette! Plus a glimpse at what’s planned for 1.0. 💙
🔗 Read more: www.fieldsofmistria.com/post/fields-...

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

*cough* *cough cough cough cough* yes they are *cough cough etc.*

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah! If people keep supporting us, we'd love to do slipcases of each season of the series in the Leeds-Sized editions. Totally understand w/ shipping being a mess that you may not want to support physically every time! Do what works for you! ✌🏾

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Mari! 💖

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