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

As soon as Callista saw Vanessa standing at the door, she went upstairs crying but Jalissa and Vanessa hugged each other happily. 


"Scotty asks about you all the time. You should go over and say hello to him." Jalissa said after they had visited for a while. 


Vanessa swallowed in embarrassment. "I was a mess the last time he saw me." She was still a mess but slowly she was figuring out how to make it without her mama. It helped being with grand mama because she looked so much like Mama and she had learned how to be strong after losing her husband. She would hug Vanessa and say, "This too shall pass."


"Don't be ashamed." Jalissa said. "Scotty likes you. You know that, right?"


Vanessa nodded her head slowly. She knew. She peeked at Jalissa. "You don't mind if I go over there? My grandma is kind of funny and … I don't know when I'll get to see you again."


"Can you sneak and call me?" Jalissa asked.


Chapter 46