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

"Can we do this again at Christmas?" Ginger asked.


"Maybe we can do it on every special occasion." Scotty said. He turned and gazed into Vanessa's brown eyes. He took her hand, his thumb gently sweeping over her engagement ring. 


"Two years ago I made the biggest mistake of my life. I forgot that I was in a partnership. I thought that I had to be the one to make everything right. And in the process I nearly lost my soul mate and my son."


"Shhh." Erica replied while watching the two people who were still obviously head over heels in love.


"Vanessa White, I asked you once if you would marry me and you said yes. I want nothing more than to be married to you, but I want to ask you again because this time I want to offer you not just marriage but an understanding. 


Chapter 150