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 won't have to. I'm not going to be a burden on her. Besides, I have time to consider … the future. But not right now, Scotty. I don't want to do this right now."


He reached out and grasped her hand. "Okay baby."


The house was crowded with people from Miss Gloria's family that had come by to visit and after chatting long enough not to be rude, she slipped away to their room to lie down and nap until it was time to eat. 


Stress had made it so that she felt lightheaded all the time. Sometimes she thought if she heard one more piece of bad news she'd just black out on the spot. Before leaving the room Scotty kissed her forehead as if she was one of his sisters and she couldn't even get mad at him for doing it. After all, he had made it clear that she was expected to go away and not look back.


She accepted the kiss and walked up the stairs almost robotically. 


Chapter 113