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

They were in the car driving back to Scotty's place. They hadn't discussed it, but both knew that Vanessa wouldn't return to sleep another night at Charisma's parent's house.


Vanessa placed a hand on Scotty's knee. 


"I've been thinking about Jalissa." She shared her fears about Mr. Johnny.


Scotty's expression darkened. "That bastard. He's still destroying lives long after his death."


"I want to try to find her. I don't know if she's still in Winton Terrace but can you ask around?"


"Yes, honey. I'll do that." He seemed suddenly in deep thought. "Did you mention to Beady about what Tino did to you?"


"No. I got the impression that she had no idea about it."


"I never told her and I don't think the others did either. She and Tino were close."


"What do you think about?" Scotty asked softly.


"I wonder if I had known him at a different time if he would have been a different person."


Chapter 151