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

Scotty walked into the house and placed his briefcase on the table. He was in such deep thought that he didn't even see Vanessa using the laptop. 


He jumped and then chuckled. "Hey, babe. Sorry I didn't see you there." He kissed her lightly.


He sighed and loosened his tie. "No. But we got a new student today. Everyone says his last name is Tremont."


She turned in her chair to look at him. "Oh? How old is he?"


"Fourteen or fifteen. But I'm not quite sure because he's in a different class."


Vanessa stood and slipped her hand into his. 


"What is it, Scotty? You didn't have a baby without me, did you?"


"Don't joke," he said with a smirk. He loosened the buttons on his shirt. "The boy reminds me of Tino."


Vanessa frowned. "I think you should check his files."


Chapter 158