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

Hayden Michaels had given six years of her life to MyKell before he informed her that things hadn’t been right for a while. He had met someone else. And that’s when she opened her eyes and saw the mess that she was; financially, emotionally and physically. Never able to maintain the discipline to carry through with any weight loss goal, Hayden makes a bold decision. She will throwaway an entire year of her life; moving towards her goals with no thought of pleasure or pain. 

As she recreates herself Hayden meets situations and people that help her to realize her worth, namely a man who has been written off by society. But the question becomes whether Hayden can accept the faults of someone else without allowing herself to go backwards?

The Throwaway Year

"He just let it go to me.  So I'd tuck a few dollars in his pocket just in case his Daddy wouldn't let him have the commission out of politeness but he'd say, 'no Miss Pam.  That's yours for training me.'"


Hayden didn't know if she believed that Pam was responsible for Brian's knowledge, but she listened intently and after a moment Pam's smile fell away.


"One day, Brine's mama died of cancer.  They didn't tell the kid just how sick his mama was until it was at the very end, so it was extra hard on him.  I didn't agree with that decision but I guess it wouldn't have changed anything. 


"He'd still come in here, but he was different.  Just… not happy at all."  Pam coughed and her mouth turned down in displeasure.


"Robert married one of the girls here two years later.  And even though he didn't talk to me about it, I know Brine didn't like it."  Pam stared at Hayden.  "And that's what I remember."


Chapter 21: How To Treat A Friend