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

"What?" Her voice sounded like a puff of air. 


Scotty frowned. "Have you been thinking that all this time?"


"I—I thought that's the reason you were being nice to me-"


Scotty's mouth parted but he didn't speak. Suddenly, Jalissa's loud voice could be heard and everyone's attention turned to her. 


"I said stop it!" She was pushing Donald Miller away from her and the boy was laughing maniacally while he smacked her butt. 


Vanessa leaped to her feet in outrage that he would dare touch her cousin in such a disrespectful way. She darted forward and stepped in front of Jalissa, shielding her with her taller body.


Donald smirked at her, his eyes lighting with something that caused Vanessa's blood to run cold.


"That's fine, Vanessa." Donald said. "I'd rather touch yours anyway."


Suddenly Scotty was standing in front of her and Jalissa. "Leave them alone."


Chapter 39