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

Jalissa looked confused. "Mom, we don't really need any-"


"We need a better place to live!" Jalissa rolled her eyes and put the cereal in the pantry. "Vanessa … I hate to ask," aunt Callista said, "but do you think you could help us out with a bit of money so that we can move out of here? Girl this area has gotten so dangerous! This is no place for the baby, and we really should move out before the baby comes-"


Vanessa's mouth parted as she tried to find the words to explain. "I can't touch the money until I turn eighteen. Only my grandmother can because she's my guardian. And well…you know how she can be … "


"Do you think you can ask her?" Callista asked using her sweetest telephone only voice.


"I already did and my grandmother said," … not over my dead body. "… uh no."


Jalissa placed her hands on her hips and stared at her mother. "Mama we are already on the section 8 waiting list. It won't be that long-"


Chapter 62