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Hello and welcome. I’m John Ward and this is my website.
I’m a WRITER of comics, prose, and film/TV, and I also created the 49 degrees north writers podcast.
I have a PhD in String Theory. You can read some of my past publications here and if you’re a glutton for punishment, you can read my PhD thesis here.
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I’m a storyteller, scientist, and a consultant. I’m always open to working with other creators, so please contact me to find out how I can support you.
I’m a writer and creator of books, comics, films, and podcasts. I’m also a contributor to Sequential Magazine, and always looking to work on interesting and exciting projects.
I’m an experienced story editor and science consultant, and can help bring your project to life. I’m also a strategic consultant specializing in evaluation and data analysis to support creative programs and activities.
I host multiple in-person and virtual events/panels for writers and other creators, and have some exciting new initiatives set to launch next year.
Check out my new short story, a modern folk horror, published by Black Hare Press. Overview: A lonely young man longs to escape the boredom of
The Sensational Swan is a 24-page superhero anthology from Altruist Comics featuring a triptych of tales set in different eras of the swan universe.
Acausal is a dynamic crime-thriller comic book with a hint of science-fiction. It's the story of misfit team of cops and crooks who must work together
Dark Fragments is a 32 page twisted mini-comic anthology featuring seven dark tales of dread written by John Ward, with the artistic talents of Francine
An indie crime miniseries comic set in 1950's New York, as a young dreamer finds himself caught in a war between a corrupt police department
A horror anthology to end all horror anthologies. Thirteen twisted tales about inner demons, curated by Kelly Brack and edited by Danny Lore, and now
I have a short story in this terrifying horror anthology out now through Haunted MTL, featuring a slew of tales from around the world.
A four-issue indie horror comic about a repentant tattoo artist who sets out to save her clients from being posessed by the tattoos she gave
Below is a collection of some of the short films I wrote and/or directed. Feel free to watch them here, or follow the links to the individual pages, where you can also read the scripts.
(2010)
A visit from a former lover turns into a supernatural drama with a twist.
(2009)
Remembering the safe-word is the only way to prevent a fantasy turning into a nightmare.
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Hello and welcome to the 49 Degrees North Spotlight, a look back at classic episodes from the 49 Degrees North
Hello and welcome to the 49 Degrees North Spotlight, a look back at classic episodes from the 49 Degrees North
Hello and welcome to the 49 Degrees North Spotlight, a look back at classic episodes from the 49 Degrees North
Hello and welcome to the 49 Degrees North Spotlight, a look back at classic episodes from the 49 Degrees North
