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

"Hmph." She opened the door and when Vanessa got out to follow her, she told her to stay put and she would be right back. 


After waiting ten minutes, Vanessa began to worry and was ready to go into the building—though she had no idea how to figure out which apartment baby daddy lived. But the door of the complex opened and Jalissa stood hugged up with Dante. 


"Yo, Donna!" Jalissa called and Vanessa rolled her eyes at the name. "I'll call you later. Me and Dante are going to spend some time together."


Vanessa waved okay and started the car. The young man peered curiously at the nice black BMW before placing an arm around Jalissa's full body and guiding her back into the apartment for more loving. 


Chapter 68