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

 "No. I'm my own boss. And for the record I was in love with your father and as far as I knew he loved me too. But we had a plan and that plan was not going to work once I had you. Once I had you the only thing that mattered is you." Leelah looked down but Vanessa saw the hint of a smile on her face. And something happened to her. A light shined on in her head and she realized that she was the most important person in the world to her mother … but also to herself. That meant that she was the star of her own story and everyone else were just props. Although she didn't understand the thought completely it gave her a sense of power. I am the star of my own story.


Wanting to know her true story Vanessa spoke and her mother heard the difference in her voice. She looked up in surprise at her daughter.


"Tell me about my Daddy. How did you meet him? Is he dead?"


Chapter 32