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

"I would call the way you danced here tonight practice. You hit a few more parties and that's all the practice you'll need."


Vanessa laughed and Phonso's brow rose slightly because she laughed a bit too long and too loud. Man, Scotty was marrying a light-weight. Vanessa was drunk.


"Let's dance some more, Phonso!" Her eyes lit up and she jumped to her feet and nearly lost her balance. Phonso hopped up and grabbed her elbow before she fell off the stoop. 


Vanessa fanned herself. "Dang it's hot all of a sudden. But I want to dance and I want to sing and I want to act!"


Phonso made a face. "Uh … right now?"


Where was Scotty? His woman was crazy. "No more beer for you …" he muttered.


Vanessa laughed again and then hurried back into the apartment. She began to hop up and down like a spring to You Dropped A Bomb on Me by The Gap Band. 


Chapter 98