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

He nodded grimly. "You can ask me anything."


It took her a long time to speak the words and when she did, she only managed to whisper. "Are you a drug dealer?"


He shrugged. "I suppose that's what it amounts to."


"What?" She asked not entirely positive of his response.


He looked at her steadily. "Yes Vanessa. I am a drug dealer." When she just looked at him without responding he continued. "What are you thinking?"


She didn't smile. "I thought you were smarter than that."


Scotty looked away and inhaled deeply. After a moment he looked at her again. "It is what it is."


"Everything is everything." She said suddenly. He saw that she was disappointed in him and just the idea that she disapproved of something he'd done made him feel hollow inside. He fought against that feeling. His story didn't allow for any regrets. He had done what needed to be done, but he could give her something that he had never bothered to give any other woman before; the truth.


Chapter 59