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

 "I will flip burgers-" Vanessa stated while pacing.


"You are not going to flip burgers." Charisma said calmly. "Just let me call Jackson from the Stone Street Review. Once he hears you singing I know you'll get a job." It had been two days since she had been black balled by Miss Lillian. 


Vanessa hugged Charisma. But she had been thinking about going home. She hadn't run out of money yet but Crash's treatments weren't cheap. He went to a specialist that dealt with CTEV where his feet were regularly manipulated by hand. Unfortunately the treatment he received wasn't covered by Medicare, which only wanted to give him surgery. 


The specialist was against beginning with surgery and used it as a last result. He wanted six months of foot manipulation and casting and then wanted Crash placed in a foot abduction brace. 


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