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

When all you know is what you were taught by parents and friends that are ignorant to the world, you grow up to be a man like Riley Pranger, a passive racist and chauvinistic. But Riley is going to get a fast re-education when a single black mother rents his home for the summer and he has no choice but to recognize the actions of the people around him. 

Stella Burton is a no nonsense, 6-foot tall curvaceous black woman who has no problem with hurting a man’s ego. She is opinionated, specifically about a country where she has been single handedly raising her multi-racial son to be a well-rounded black man. 

What happens when white privilege is suddenly challenged? When races clash and you mess with the wrong black woman? This novella contains twists and turns and sexiness as well as appearances from Lt. Christopher Jameson, Ashleigh and their children from the novel Beast, Bodie and Shaundea Matthews from A Wrong Turn Towards Love and True from True’s love. 

Warning: This story includes sexual situations, graphic and strong racist and homophobic language. This story discusses American politics and race relations in a fictional setting.

The Miseducation of Riley Pranger

Riley lifted his son and carried him into the living room. He sat on the couch with him on his lap.


"It‘s been a scary time, hasn‘t it?"


Adam nodded after a moment. "It‘s been fun here with you. The only thing that‘s been bad was the car accident."


Stella reached out and stroked his curly hair. She sat down next to him. "Adam, baby. You don‘t have to be afraid."


Riley gave him a gentle shake. "Hey buddy. What are you afraid of?"


"Nothing." Adam said softly. Riley looked at Stella who just shrugged slightly, but she was becoming worried. He caught sight of the small branch around Adam‘s neck. Riley touched it, his brow creasing. Why did his son feel that he needed to be protected?


"Adam. You know that you can open up to me about anything. I will listen to you no matter what you have to say. You know that, right?"


"I‘m going to ask you a question and I want you to be honest. Okay?"


Chapter 58