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

She stared ahead as if seeing her friend, the person that shared so much of her same pain.  It was as if the words he spoke were her own.  She almost hadn't opened up to him, and if that had happened, then she wouldn't be feeling this relief in her soul now.


 They talked for a while before Brian told her to go to sleep.


They were gearing up for a new monthly bonus contest.  Brian hadn't won the last one; it had been a man from a different team.  Instead of a thousand bucks, this month's prize was a gas card good for one fill-up a week for the next year.


Chapter 24: Sweet Dreams