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

Erica had told him not to worry about them anymore. And then she had told him she loved him and had rushed out the room with EJ following his sister, trying to catch up to her.


"I'm going to wait to tell Ginger and Tyrone. Miss Gloria said she'd keep them both."


Vanessa suddenly liked the woman more than she had one day before. She wasn't a saint, she was just a human being. But she was a lifeline for this family and for that Vanessa would always respect her. 


Scotty stroked the soft curls of her hair. "They will be okay. We Tremonts' are pretty damn tough."


Her arms slipped around his waist. "Yes you are."


"I'm not going anywhere Scotty. I'll wait for you-"


He shook his head and cupped her face in his hands. "Oh babe, please don't say that. I want you to listen to me very closely sweetheart. 


Chapter 110