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

Juan Carlos looked shaken when he turned back to Scotty. 


Juan Carlos sat down on the bunk with his head buried in his hands tiredly. "You should go talk to your brother now. He wants to see you before you leave. He's in the high security wing so you'll have to talk to him behind glass."


Juan Carlos looked up at him with dead eyes. "Yes. He has some things that he wants to get off his chest, Scotty. Something to do with the hammer you used on his face."


Scotty shook his head, his mouth going dry. 


Juan stood. "Come on, I'll take you to him."


Scotty flinched. "No. No, I'm not—no."


"Scotty. Tino's still your brother. He's your family-"


"Fuck that!" Scotty backed away from his father until the back of his legs hit the toilet. 


Chapter 79