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

Scotty's face was two shades whiter than it should have been. He stared at his public defender wishing that there was more to it—something else behind the words; twenty-five to life.


"You said that you thought I could walk away with justifiable homicide and no time served." Scotty's voice sounded weak to his ears. 


"No," the haggard looking man stated. "What I said is that … well I might have said that. But there is the question of your previous record. The judge is not going to allow justifiable homicide for someone with a criminal history as … um… as lengthy as yours."


Scotty's brow drew together. "Those records were supposed to be sealed-"


"Only from public view," the defender looked at his watch briefly. "Look, when records are expunged it doesn't mean that whatever was sealed cannot be considered in any future convictions." The man removed his glasses and wiped the lenses with his jacket.


Chapter 107