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 scowled. "I don't want to ever see Kiki again. And Dino …" Vanessa thought about it.


Vanessa shook her head. "He's cute. He's tall and has dreds. He's talented too. He arranges all of our music and plays every instrument imaginable."


Vanessa stopped rubbing her eyes. "No."


Charisma scowled. "When are you going to get back on the saddle, Vanessa? You can't still be waiting for that man in prison! He dumped you. A killer in prison dumped you!"


Vanessa couldn't believe that her friend was talking to her like this. Where was this coming from? It was way out of line—not to mention that it hurt her feelings.


"You got a lot of nerves Sheryl." Vanessa hadn't used her friend's given name in years. "You're not exactly the poster child for romance. The last guy you dated had a girlfriend and you knew all about it. So don't tell me."


Chapter 135