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 placed a hand over her belly and inhaled bravely. 


Hi Scotty. I miss you and I know you miss me. I want you to know that I'm alright. Everyone is going to send you their own individual letters but I wanted to tell you that Miss Gloria will be moving into her new place at the beginning of the month. 


It's really nice even though it's smaller than the house. Erica and EJ have been gone for only two weeks. They were placed in temporary housing at something called the Hope House. They are together and I've already seen them twice. They look good and tell me that it's like being at school seven days a week but they do get to see each other every day. 


Phonso has been living a good life these days. I guess you two have talked about that. I'm happy you did that for him. He's working at the pizza place you used to work at doing your old job! He seems happy. 


Chapter 116