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

"Hmm?" His arms were locked around her while her face rested against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat.


"Can we get married now? Like at that Justice of the Peace?"


Scotty hesitated. "No. Not until this is over."


Because if I go to jail Vanessa, I will not have you tied to a murderer. If things don't turn out the way I want them to, then you will lead the life that you were meant to lead—the life I want you to lead. 


He placed his hands on her shoulders. "Vanessa … if I'm convicted you're not going to waste your life on me the way my Mother wasted her life on my Dad. There's no benefit being tied to a convicted murderer-"


"Stop it!" She brushed his hands from her shoulders and looked at him with narrowed eyes. "You're not going to tell me how and who to love. I'll make that decision. As far as wasting my life, regardless of what happens to you I'll never do that. I'm not my mother and I'm not yours and you're not Juan Carlos. 


Chapter 106