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John Ward
@johnward.bsky.social
Writer of comics, books, and films. PhD in theoretical physics. Vancouver, BC

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Launching soon. Hospice: inferno, a mind-bending psychological horror about identity. Drawn by Daniel Jimeno and coloured by Minda Campbell. Follow the pre-launch page today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
Coming soon: Hospice: Inferno - A mind-bending psychological horror comic
Twenty pages of psychological horror, for fans of The Department of Truth and Neonomicon.
www.kickstarter.com
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So excited that this is up for pre-order! These stories were absolutely chilling and I was so chuffed I got to be a helping hand in bringing this about.
New year, new horror! This huge anthology is finally available in less than a month. Edited by @thewritekc.bsky.social and me, this monster book features stories from 28 amazing horror writers. You NEED this book in your life. books2read.com/consumed-ant...
February 7, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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New year, new horror! This huge anthology is finally available in less than a month. Edited by @thewritekc.bsky.social and me, this monster book features stories from 28 amazing horror writers. You NEED this book in your life. books2read.com/consumed-ant...
February 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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February 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Here is a thing:

There were several years when I was one of VERY few journalists seriously covering harassment and abuse issues in comics (and by extension sometimes video games). During that time, I became the Person People Told Things To.

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February 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: The poor little rich kid of Confederation is pleading poverty again. But take note, it’s not Alberta’s fault! (It’s never Alberta’s fault.) #abpoli
UCP Warns of Bad-News Budget, but Denies Responsibility | The Tyee
And Danielle Smith pushes for more control of judges.
thetyee.ca
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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This week, in anticipation of the book's arrival next week - things come to a head in "THE ANCHORESS" www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/gr...
February 5, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Launching soon. Hospice: inferno, a mind-bending psychological horror about identity. Drawn by Daniel Jimeno and coloured by Minda Campbell. Follow the pre-launch page today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/229...
Coming soon: Hospice: Inferno - A mind-bending psychological horror comic
Twenty pages of psychological horror, for fans of The Department of Truth and Neonomicon.
www.kickstarter.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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The purpose of Alberta’s Health Statutes Amendment Act is to destroy public health care as we know it.

Not just in Alberta, but throughout Canada, by legislating two-tier health care. @djclimenhaga.bsky.social writes. #abpoli
How Alberta Plans to Kill Public Health Care Across Canada | The Tyee
A new law opens the door for two-tier care that would destroy medicare.
thetyee.ca
February 3, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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TODD LeBON Kickstarter is now LIVE!

The campaign only running for 20 days, so hop on before you miss this train to HELL!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/3pr...
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
More Hospice season 2!! I just backed Hospice: Tunnel of Love - A Haunted Horror Comic
www.kickstarter.com/projects/jon... on Kickstarter
Hospice: Tunnel of Love - A Haunted Horror Comic
Take a ride (if you dare) on this 24-paged comic book for fans of The Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits!
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I just backed TODD LeBON
www.kickstarter.com/projects/3pr... on Kickstarter and you should too!
TODD LeBON
Todd, Johnny Yen and Toofur are hired to find THE DEVIL'S HEAD! But risk losing their lives and ultimately, their souls!
www.kickstarter.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Savage land rogue warm
Up drawing ✍️ if you like it, I’ll colour it.
February 2, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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This is gonna be a great sci-fi book. Stoked to be part of it www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Coming soon: Automatic Computing Engine
A collection of short stories
www.kickstarter.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 AM
This is gonna be a great sci-fi book. Stoked to be part of it www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor...
Coming soon: Automatic Computing Engine
A collection of short stories
www.kickstarter.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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The real box office story of the weekend is the self distributed and self financed horror film that more than doubled Melania’s windfall despite a production budget less than one fifteenth its size.
February 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Hey there! Children’s book illustrator and whimsical artist from Canada. My latest book was published through small press publisher Topsy Books (also Canadian). Available in English and French. topsybooks.ca/project/not-...
February 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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PCF 2026 apps closing in 2 weeks!! In a perfect world, we have space for about 95 folks...this includes those who participate in our mentorship program (free table + 1 year of comic fest tabling professional development). Come and be a part of our 10 year anniversary!! forms.gle/iFoz9UdcGnVJ...
January 27, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Conservative party of Canada votes to axe the tax, build the homes, lose all the future elections
Conservative party of Canada votes to axe the tax, build the homes, lose all the future elections
CALGARY - With over 87% of the Conservative Party of Canada voting to keep Pierre Poilievre as their leader at the 2026 Conservative Convention, Poilievre triumphantly announced that by reaffirming hi...
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January 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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I draw and write about monsters! Mostly from Canada (NA) & Japan :) ~ samkalensky.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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OK, here's a book about something Canada needs--a wealth tax on those with fortunes above $25million. It could raise billions & clip the wings of the ultra-wealthy. "Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us." www.indigo.ca/en-ca/cancel...
January 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Last day for this promo of new year horrors from Newton Webb, featuring books by me and loads of others: books.bookfunnel.com/terrifyingta...
#BookSky #HorrorBooks 📚😱 @bookfunnel.bsky.social
New Year, New Terror
Find your new favorite authors right here. They've partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!
books.bookfunnel.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:21 PM