Join us for an in-depth conversation on The Side Quest Hustle podcast, hosted by Shad, as we welcome the multi-talented film director, actor, and screenwriter turned comic writer, Vashmere Valentine. In this episode, Vashmere introduces us to his latest project, 'Pepper Piper Monster Hunter,' launching in September 2024 under Next Step Comics. Discover the inspirations behind Pepper Piper, explore the unique world filled with witches, werewolves, and vampires set in modern-day New York, and get insights into Vashmere's creative team and upcoming projects. Don't miss the intriguing details about the characters, their backstories, and the hidden Easter eggs paying homage to beloved comics and anime. Tune in for all this and more!LIKE! COMMENT! SUCRIBE! Let me know what you guys think! Keep up with me on all social media platform! Links are below!Socials:Pepper Piper Monster Hunter: https://beacon.ai/pepperpiperhttps://www.pepperpipermonsterhunter.comNext Step Comics:https://beacon.ai/nextstepcomicsVashmere Valentine:https://beacon.ai/nextstepcomicsThe Side Quest Hustle PodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/hxmjrHFNhqYoutube: youtube.com/@TheSideQuestHustleInstagram: https://instagram.com/thesidequesthustleTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesidequesthustlePatreon: https://patreon.com/TheSideQuestHustleThreads: https://www.threads.net/@thesidequesthustle00:00 Welcome to SideQuest Hustle00:20 Introducing Vashmere Valentine01:05 From Film to Comics: Vashmere's Journey02:22 Pepper Piper: The Character and Her World03:55 Comic Launch and Pre-Order Details04:40 Pepper Piper's Inspiration and Design06:09 The Setting and Creatures of Pepper Piper09:45 Pepper Piper's Family and Background11:24 Pepper Piper's Teenage Life and Challenges12:58 Influences and Inspirations Behind Pepper Piper14:49 Side Characters and Their Roles17:40 New York Landmarks in the Comic20:05 Easter Eggs and Hidden References23:57 Easter Eggs and Reader Rewards24:29 Meet the Team at Next Step Comics25:24 Pepper Piper Monster Hunter Merch27:10 Upcoming Projects at Next Step Comics28:13 Music's Influence on Storytelling31:26 Anime Inspirations and Writing Style34:42 Favorite Anime and Character Insights37:58 Advice for Aspiring Storytellers40:22 Social Media and Final Pitch“All the videos, songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.