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

"She's going to try to take up where I left off. She's going to lead her life for someone else instead of for herself." Scotty looked away. "The same way you did. The same way I did."


Scotty sat down on the couch, defeated. "We can't keep going on like this, little brother. The heat is on us all." He didn't know how to save them. He didn't know what to do. 


Phonso placed his beer on a cocktail table already crowded with empty beer bottles. 


"I know Scotty. I was waiting for you to figure it out. When Vanessa told you to give up the life and you did, I knew it would just be a matter of time before you realized that we just can't prevent the inevitable."


Phonso's expression was profoundly sad.


Scotty met his brother's sad brown eyes and then he swallowed and nodded, feeling his own eyes sting. "They'll go into foster care …"


Phonso finished for him, proving that he had already thought of this very ending. 


Chapter 108