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

"Oh Scotty! I'm so proud of you!" She almost hugged him but remembered the baby sleeping in his arms. Instead she squeezed his arm.


"I was taking classes in Lebanon so I'm actually ahead because I basically was able to double up. I just need one more semester and I can begin teaching." He eyed her as she beamed. 


"And what about you Miss Vanessa White? You never told me what happened up in New York."


Her smile faded. "Maybe we can save that for another day."


He watched her in worry. "Is everything okay?"


She nodded and gave him a slight smile. "I worked but …" she didn't know how to put it into words. After being Crash's mother, she was unsure if she still wanted to be a professional performer. It was hard to actually verbalize that thought since it had been one of her desires since she was a child. 


"What are you saying, babe?" He asked. She felt warm and secure at the familiar term of endearment. 


"I'm saying that I think I might want something else now."


Chapter 146