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

Jalissa explained that she had gotten subsidized housing which allowed her to move out of her mother's apartment almost as soon as her son was born. Callista had paid very little interest in the baby and that was a catalyst to cut her ties with the woman. 


All of that talk about getting her grandchild out of the ghetto and wanting a better life for him was just a ploy to get at any additional money that she could crook Vanessa out of. 


It had gotten to the point that even the sight of her mother sickened her. As soon as she got the keys to her new home she called her friends to get her moved in. Theresa babysat for her while she worked. 


She had landed a job as a receptionist and though she didn't make much she could pay her rent and take care of her son and that was all that mattered. 


Chapter 154