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

 "Lord have mercy!" Vanessa exclaimed while shaking her head in amusement. "Will you ever let it go? I will be doing something first; getting engaged."


Jalissa shrugged good-naturedly and then lay back down. She yawned. "Have fun 'cuz…even though it's going to hurt like hell."


Vanessa scowled and then decided to check her bag one more time. Scotty said he would be there to pick her up at 8 a.m. sharp and then they would drive to the mountains. It was barely 7:30 but she couldn't keep still and kept walking to the window to look out for his car.


She silently listed off everything that needed to be done; called grandma yesterday to tell her that she was going out of town with Jalissa to celebrate her birthday, packed the two negligees that she had gotten from Fredrick's of Hollywood, bought aspirin in case Jalissa was serious and it did hurt.


Chapter 69