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

"The deep-fried turkey was delicious." Vanessa said politely. It was the last day of 1984; New Years Eve to some but to Vanessa it was the day that she hoped would take her full circle. She was going to talk to her dad and it was going to be 'real talk'. 


They were at Scotty's apartment. Scotty had taken Crash, Ginger and Ty to see the miniature train display downtown. 


"I read about deep fried turkey and always wanted to try it," he said. They were at the kitchen table. Juan Carlos had brought a coffee cake and she was serving it to them with coffee.


"You look so much like your mother." He could barely stop staring at her. She looked uncomfortable at the scrutiny. He sighed. "I guess you have a lot of questions about me and your Mom."


Vanessa sat down. "I want to know if you loved my mother."


"I did. I still do. Its been years since I last saw her and I think sometimes it makes the past look prettier than it actually was."


Chapter 157