John Pepper’s love affair with books began when he was a child. He sought refuge and escape in books; he began to explore the world through them; he developed friendships, of a sort, with the authors whose writing inspired him. Over time, he came to know many of his favorite authors personally. As he said later, "Reading let me know I wasn't alone.”He began to write about the books he was reading many decades ago—summarizing them, calling out passages that stood out for him, and re...

THE EPIC MEGA MAN/MEGA MAN X CROSSOVER EVENT CONTINUES in DAWN OF X pt2! We travel one hundred years into Mega Man’s future, where an ancient Wily weapon threatens all defenseless humans! It’s up to X and Zero to combat the lumbering metal monstrosity! Meanwhile, Emerald Spears terrorist-on-the-run Xander Payne tumbles through time—and sees something that will change him forever! Don't miss the event that everyone will be talking about, featuring brand new cover art from PATRICK "SPAZ" SPA...

The epic DAWN OF X crossover reaches its penultimate chapter, and things are heating up in both PAST and FUTURE! "A Hint of Things to Come" Part Three: Mega Man, Pharaoh Man and Bright Man—trapped and at the mercy of a long lost Wily Weapon! Can Dr. Light find a way to stop it, or is this the end of Mega Man’s story? And what will robot-hating Xander do in a future filled with reploids? Featuring all-new cover art from the legendary PATRICK “SPAZ” SPAZIANTE!

Life in a post-apocalyptic city teeming with zombies isn't easy, but it can still be fun with the right friends by your side.This series Boxed Set contains Books 1-3.BOOK 1:Eli Carter is a delivery driver who yearns for adventure.When Eli meets a smooth-talking necromancer, he decides to make a drastic career change. The delivery driver becomes a ghost hunter!Now Eli will learn the rules of the paranormal world, master high-tech traps, and e...

The Boy's Playbook of Science is a hands-on, educational book written by John Henry Pepper, designed to teach young readers about science through engaging experiments and activities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including physics, chemistry, and biology, making complex scientific concepts accessible through simple and fun demonstrations. Pepper encourages children to explore the natural world around them, with experiments that can be performed using common household materials.Th...

The PULSE-POUNDING CONCLUSION to the latest crossover MEGA-event from Archie comics is here! "DAWN OF X" Part Four: The time-traveling adventure reaches its explosive finale as the mystery of Mega Man’s confrontation with the rogue Wily robot is revealed! X and the Maverick Hunters have their final showdown with the mechanical monsters! And Xander Payne’s fate comes to a startling conclusion! Don’t miss this crossover between iconic eras, with a SHOCKER-ENDING that will blow your mind! Fea...

Looking Back, Looking Forward is a collection of reflections on personal experiences.

Over the course of the past 20 years, I have authored blogs and essays under the title, Pepperspectives. The topics have been wide-ranging, from politics, international affairs, to values of living, and reflections on books and movies which have meant the most to me.I published an earlier selection of these blogs under the title of, Looking Back, Looking Forward, about four years ago.I am now publishing a fresh selection of these reflections and recollections. They, too, co...

Proto-Type Part One: The story of Mega Man's long lost brother, Blues (a.k.a. Proto Man), starts here! What was it that drove a wedge between the first self-aware robot and the benevolent Dr. Light? Then, in "Construction Derby," Guts Man gets some not-so-friendly competition in the form of Concrete Man!

Cold Crush. Is love in the air or is that just frost? Mega Man, Roll, and Quake Woman go to the far north to assist Ice Man in a perilous research mission. Will Rolls attempt at match-making be more hazardous than the ice?

“Worlds Collide: Part One” The crossover event of 2013 starts HERE! The Mega Man/Sonic the Hedgehog epic kicks off with a bang as the Blue Blur and Blue Bomber meet for the first time! And considering how hard they're fighting each other, it might be the last! Why are the heroes trying to take each other down? Drs. Eggman and Wily know, and they're loving every minute of it! You cannot miss this historic first meeting of two of the biggest video game icons in the entire world! Get in on th...

Life in a post-apocalyptic city teeming with zombies isn't easy, but it can still be fun with the right friends by your side.Eli Carter is a delivery driver who yearns for adventure.When Eli meets a smooth-talking necromancer, he decides to make a drastic career change. The delivery driver becomes a ghost hunter!BOOK 3: The Dog Who Barked FireEli Carter loves being a paranormal specialist, ridding the city of unwant...