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

Dani gave her a half smile.  "Okay.  Don't say I didn't warn you when you find a dozen roses on your desk one evening."


When Hayden arrived at work that evening, she was carrying veggie chili from a local deli for herself and a double BLT and chips for Brian.  She headed straight for the canteen where Brian had just finished cleaning one of the tables with disinfectant cleaner that Hayden had told him was in the cabinet.  He'd bought her one of those expensive bottled waters that didn't seem any different than the stuff that came out of the tap for free.  Yet since she didn't trust the water fountains here since the time she'd seen a man spitting his chewing tobacco into it, she didn't make too much of a fuss.


"Hey Brian."  She put their dinners on the table.  "You leave any sales for me to make?"


"One or two."  He sat down and opened his bag with its huge sandwich. "Mmmm.  This looks good.  Thanks, I'm starving."


Chapter 23: A New Man?