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 found herself missing the middle-aged man that lived next door. He was married and had grandkids and yet he still managed to take care of his, as well as grandma's lawn in the summer and her walkways in the winter. In exchange grandma would bake them pies and cookies. 


"No, Crash," she said when he kicked to get down. She rang the bell juggling her toddler, purse and diaper bag. When the door opened it almost seemed as if the world had come to a standstill. 


Her grandmother's face was frozen in surprise and Vanessa realized that she had been watching them from the front window. 


"Hi grandma," Vanessa said after a prolonged silence.


The sound of her granddaughter's voice shook her out of her surprise and she opened the door wider to allow them inside.


"Come in out of the cold." Bertha Mae looked from Crash to Vanessa as they entered the house and then a smile spread across her face.


Chapter 140