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

She wasn't the type that fell under any misconceptions that race dictated one's abilities. She'd gone to a performing arts school so regardless of being white or black, everyone was talented when it came to dancing, acting or singing—even if that wasn't the case when you first showed up.


But Scotty's abilities on the dance floor surprised Vanessa because to her, dancing was a reaction to the feel of the bass, horns, singing and Scotty was a closed fist that didn't allow his emotions to guide him. But what she saw was that Scotty moved better than most.


Her smile broadened when he spun and continued into a cha-cha step. He winked at her. 


"I've had to come to too many parties not to know how to dance, babe. Don't look so surprised."


"You are a man of many surprises Scotty Tremont. You will just have to accept that."


Chapter 93