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

"Scotty, tell me the truth. Are you going back into that life?" She brushed back a strand of sweaty hair that had fallen into her eyes. She was hot, annoyed that she was going to have to put her dreams of starting out in their own home on hold. But more importantly she was afraid that Scotty was going to be tempted by the easy money.


He shook his head and walked into the kitchen. The response was not only a denial but also frustration at her lack of trust. Every time she asked the question, she showed that she didn't have faith in his abilities to take care of her—of them all. 


"Vanessa, I don't intend to lie to you about anything. I'm going to that party because Phonso told me some disturbing things and I'm only going for that purpose. 


Vanessa got up and followed him into the kitchen where he went for a glass of ice water.


Chapter 92