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

"Let me go tell my friend Charisma. We can follow her back to the house." 


Scotty nodded and Vanessa had to step out of his hold. His hands were back on her hips until she turned and opened the door to Charisma's car.


"He wants to see the baby," Vanessa said quietly.


"Yes," Charisma seemed to be giving her permission. "He should see the baby. Is everything okay?" She asked with concern.


"I think so. But there is so much to talk about."


Charisma gnawed her lip and nodded. "I can imagine. I'll meet you back at the house and I'll make sure Mom and Dad aren't going to be all up in your business."


When she turned around, Scotty had the passenger door opened for her and she climbed into the car. It was not the BMW, not by along shot. But it was clean and it was definitely warm. 


Chapter 144