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

Vanessa fidgeted with her hands as she waited outside Miss Lydia's office. She knew that she wasn't Miss Lydia's favorite person. She was already considered a troublemaker, and that was about to intensify. 


Miss Lydia made her wait for nearly fifteen minutes before she was called into her office. 


Vanessa cleared her throat and steeled her shoulders before entering the office of the producer of A Tender Heart. The Indy film had received much praise at the Sundance Film festival before being transformed into a musical.  


The production had the backing of two big name investors and the casting call saw some of the most well-known names on Broadway vying for a part. 


Charisma's agent had gotten her an invitation before the open calls and once she had secured her position, she had mentioned Vanessa to the casting director. It was the best Charisma could do, but the casting director remembered her name and during open calls she was invited back. 


Chapter 126