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

Instead he had gently washed her body, locating every single bruise, scratch and bite. Wherever the skin had broken he applied antiseptic and then dressed her in a pair of his sweats and a t-shirt where she normally slept mostly nude. He knew she would want to be dressed after what had happened to her. 


Yes, Scotty was very aware of what had been done to her breasts. 


Vanessa cleared her throat. "He bit me… my breasts and then he tried to get my pants off but he couldn't. That's when I kneed him."


Scotty's eyes lit up and became piercing. 


"I thought I was going to get away from him but I could only move like some kind of turtle. I kept trying but I couldn't get away. It only made him mad at me. He slapped me and started punching me." 


She touched her eye and this time Scotty blinked and looked away. It took him a moment to look at her again but when he did he had carefully shielded his rage.


Chapter 101