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

Vanessa walked into the coffee shop and looked around. She didn't see Jalissa so she went to the counter and ordered hot tea and a pack of mandolins to share with her son. 


When she turned to find a table, she saw Jalissa enter the shop while holding the hand of a little boy. They locked eyes and then Jalissa's eyes moved to Crash where she took in everything from his feet to the blond hair that stuck out from beneath his hat. 


And while Jalissa was doing that Vanessa was doing the same thing to her and her son. 


Jalissa had changed. Gone were her long braids. Her hair was now natural and cut into a short afro that looked fantastic on her. She had slimmed as well. The coat she wore showed that much. 


But the most drastic change was that the smile or scowl that was usually present on her face had disappeared and her dimples weren't showing. Her expression did not show an ounce of her emotion.


Chapter 153