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

"Uh … what are you doing? Kaneeja and Marcella … " While their enemies had kept a low profile in the past months, if the cousins appeared in their territory out-numbered then the tables could turn. 


Vanessa walked with purpose to the Tremont's house. Scotty had always been there to watch her back. Why would that change now? She could ask if he would walk with them, that wouldn't hurt anything.


Boldly she walked into the apartment building and once checking the mailboxes for the Tremont's apartment number she boldly knocked on the front door. 


The front door opened and Phonso was suddenly there eyeing them silently. Jalissa had been hiding behind Vanessa—after all this was her bad idea. But upon seeing the handsome teen she stepped up front and center.


After a short pause Phonso opened the door wider and allowed them inside. "Yeah. Come in."


Chapter 41