Johnny Vesper

Wild Nexus Contributor

Johnny Vesper is a husband, father, and writer from Pennsylvania. A conservationist, hunter, angler, and outdoorsman, he enjoys spending time outside with his family, processing and cooking wild game, foraging, and advocating for wildlife and wild places. His writing explores the connection between humanity and the outdoors, from personal experiences afield to broader issues of conservation, land ethics, and sporting heritage. His debut novel, Lights Upon the Earth, was released in September 2026 and has been described as “a deeply moving coming-of-age novel about faith, family, resilience, and enduring hope.” His fiction and poetry have appeared in literary magazines, anthologies, and on Substack, alongside his growing collection, The Nate Holly Short Stories. Johnny is a proud member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America and an advocate for a strong community of outdoor creatives working together to preserve a healthy, human-centered culture of storytelling.