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

"Call Phonso. I want you to stay at Miss Gloria's. I don't want you here alone."


"He'll know what to do, baby. Do what I say, okay?"


"Okay," she swallowed back her tears but more flooded from her eyes and trailed down her face. 


As the police led him out the door, Vanessa wanted to scream. This could not be happening. Scotty called over his shoulder. 


"I'll call you as soon as I can, Vanessa. I love you, babe!"


"Scotty …" She wanted to beg for him not to go. "I love you too!" 


This was too much. She would not survive this. Scotty could not go to jail.


Phonso was not nearly as calm as Scotty had been, but he was a long shot from Vanessa's hysteria. When she refused to go to Miss Gloria's because she might miss Scotty's phone call, Phonso called his sister Beady to come to the apartment to sit with her. Phonso knew nothing about calming hysterical women and besides, he had important business to take care of; he and G would need to pull together the bail money.


Chapter 102