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

He tipped back his Dixie Cup, draining the last of his Hennessy and Coke and then went upstairs.


G was in a room crammed with people sucking on pipes or sprawled out enjoying their high.


Garry James was doing just that. He was reclining in a lounger with his new girl. His baby's mama had kicked him out which surprisingly didn't bother him much. The move meant that he wouldn't have to deal with her constant complaints about the amount of time he spent getting high. 


His new girl was a little older, white or Hispanic—he was unsure of which, but as long as he shared with her, she never complained about the amount of crack he smoked. 


G's eyes moved to Donald Miller who was standing in front of him. G was surprised that he hadn't even seen the young man before he'd called out his name. 


Chapter 94