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

"Come on Vanessa. Mama Rose would love to see Crash again. She thinks he's her grandbaby." Charisma was going through her closet for things to pack. Charisma's mother and father were frequent visitors. They loved New York, Crash, their daughter and Vanessa—all in that order.


Vanessa was watching the way Crash was walking from one piece of furniture to the next. He'd finally figured out how to walk even with the bar between his feet. He simply swiveled from one foot to the other. It was cute and she couldn't deny that Charisma's mother; Mama Rose would love it. 


Vanessa sighed and shook her head for the tenth time that week. She had no desire to return to Cincinnati—at least not until she made it big. Even thinking about it caused her anxiety level to rise. New York was a safe haven, even if she was still unemployed. Cincinnati reminded her of all of her failures and losses. She didn't want to go back to that world.


Chapter 138