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

"But I'm not always the easiest woman to get along with," she continued. "And what I did to your mother, I ended up doing to you. So it's me that is sorry, baby girl. I am never going to try to run another person's life."


"I love you too, baby girl." Bertha Mae whispered.


Grandma made hot chocolate and the two got caught up. Vanessa learned that in her absence Grandma had been busy. She began taking classes in flower arrangement, pottery making and had joined a quilting club. 


Vanessa didn't ever remember her grandmother being very social. Other than church she generally kept to herself. It seemed that after more then two decades she was finally finding a way to enjoy life. 


"Now what have you been doing with yourself?" Grandma asked. "Have you been okay up in New York?" 


Vanessa nodded and smiled. "I'm doing good grandma. Remember my friend Charisma?"


"Of course, I do. That girl was more of a performer than you."


Chapter 141