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

Scotty sighed at the reason that he had walked away from her and the possibility of doing just that. He had been admiring just how beautiful she had become, her face now mature and her body tall and sleek. But then she looked down and a soft blush had filled her cheeks. And suddenly she was again that thirteen year old girl that he used to give rides to on the back of his bike, the girl he did homework with … the girl that had been his first love. He knew that he had to leave because if he didn't … then he just might never be able to do it. And yes, he had to leave her alone.


Scotty swallowed back his regret for what might come because it was too late for him to turn back now.


Vanessa tried to stick close to Jalissa but the pregnant girl was too busy dancing with her baby's Daddy, Dante. She then tried to stick close to Sal but even the normally tame girl was doing some X-Rated dancing with a guy. 


Chapter 56