Pepper writes stories that span the gamut from humorous to heartfelt, however the common theme is crossing boundaries. Pepper's unique stories often tackle taboo topics such as mental illness and homelessness. Readers will find themselves questioning their own sense of right and wrong, attraction and desire. In addition to writing, the author is also an artist, an introverted recluse, a self proclaimed empath and a foodie. Pepper Pace can be contacted at: pepperpace.author@yahoo.com

In 1977 12-year old Vanessa White lives just out of reach of the projects that both scare and entice her. It is the year that she meets 14-year old Scotty Tremont, one of the few white boys to live in the ghetto. Initially afraid that Scotty intends to beat her up because her cousin called him white trash, Vanessa soon learns that although Scotty is a ‘Trick Baby’ and will probably be a dope boy just like his brother, he also somehow manages to be compassionate. 

Scotty is learning something as well; that his path has not been laid out before him and that everything isn’t necessarily everything. This book series takes the reader back to the 70’s style urban lit stories of life in the ghetto. It begins in the 70s and moves throughout the decades following the lives of people whose stories have intertwined in a romantic, tragic, sometimes funny, tale of street life. This story is for adult readers only and contains mature themes including language, sex, violence, drugs and racism. 


Everything is Everything

Jalissa grudgingly stayed with her. Although she would never admit it, hanging with Vanessa was much better than playing with the tougher kids that might one minute start a fight for absolutely no reason and then the next second proclaim to be your best friend again. Jalissa had to learn to be like them but it left her confused and angry. Only Vanessa kept things on a level that felt normal and right. 


"Let's go inside. It's cold." Jalissa said for what felt like the hundredth time.


"No … " Vanessa strained to see if she would catch sight of the teen rounding the corner with his head ducked and the collar of his army fatigue jacket up over his ears. 


"It's cold!" Jalissa stomped her feet in fur-lined boots. Vanessa's nose was running but she glared at her cousin.


Chapter 23