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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

So fast! 🤩

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yuko @aidosaur.bsky.social · 2h

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 · 3h

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 · 4h

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 · 5h

✨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 · 4h

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

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 17h

Thank you Mari! 💖

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 19h

ICYMI: We launched the Kickstarter for the ✨ BARBAROUS Chapter 6 book ✨ this morning! And we're rapidly approaching goal!! You guys are the best! So psyched to get this into your hands!

Check it out:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

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yuko @aidosaur.bsky.social · 23h

Did you see!!! We launched the BARBAROUS Ch. 6 Collection Kickstarter!!!!!!

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

text reads: ANANTH HIRSH & YUKO OTA
BARBAROUS 6

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 23h

ahhh thank you! 💖

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omg

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🙏🏾🙏🏾

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🔥🔥

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

Cam-Cam... *taking notes*

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

🥰 u guys want popcorn? i made a bunch 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

🥰

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yuko @aidosaur.bsky.social · 1d

BARBAROUS Ch. 9 ✨ Pg 7!
Cameron's about to have a super normal day 🥰
Always read for free @ johnnywander.com

🔥THE BARBAROUS CHAPTER 6 KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE!!🔥
Check it out here!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/746...

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ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks man! 💖

ananth @ananthhirsh.bsky.social · 1d

Aw ty EK! 💖

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kmbrlei @kmbrlei.bsky.social · 2d

i need to make a new one of these but i'm rolling off of my current show this week! if anyone's looking for a cool bg designer hit a guy up

kmbrlei @kmbrlei.bsky.social · Jan 14

hi #portfolioday! i'm kim and i'm a bg designer for tv anim with 4+ years of experience on shows like Harriet the Spy, Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld, and more. i'll be looking for fulltime or freelance work starting april/may!

🌱 kmbrlei.com
📫 [email protected]