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

Their individual wants and desires meant nothing in the face of those facts. 


Vanessa was now several shades paler. "Then we get a lawyer. We get a good lawyer and we fight this!"


Scotty lay down in bed and covered his eyes with his arm.


He wasn't going to sleep. He just didn't want to look at her when he said the next.


"Leave me alone Vanessa, okay? I just need time. I need sleep. I'm facing life in prison so can you just cut me a fucking break!"


There was no movement and Scotty finally turned on his side away from her. It hurt his heart to push her away. She didn't deserve it. She deserved so much better. 


Scotty jumped out of bed, grabbed his pants and then stormed out of the room. 


"Downstairs to sleep on the couch." He slammed the door after him.


Chapter 109