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

The next day after school Vanessa informed Jalissa that she wasn't going back to Winton Terrace. 


"Are you for real? Van, my mother is going to be pissed! You just got lucky the last time-"


"So," she replied without bothering to look at her cousin. "I'm not going back." That morning her mother had informed her that while she was staying with aunt Callista, she was no longer allowed to go outside. It angered her that she was expected to be a prisoner again—but this time with a woman who treated her badly. She decided that if her mother cared she would stop doing her second job. If she cared she would tell her that there was no amount of money more important than her.


Jalissa stood there indecisively watching her cousin begin the long walk up to Garden Hilltop. Eventually she huffed and just went home. 


Chapter 28