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

When Hayden arrived at her second job carrying meatloaf sandwiches, she was surprised to see that the office was nearly empty.  Even with the nine people that had been carted away yesterday, there should have still been more employees present.  However, right now, she counted only seven people – including Brian, Pam, Abdullah and herself.


She didn't bother going to the canteen because she could see Brian was busy on a call.  He wasn't sitting at his desk either, but was on the other side of the room.  What was up with that?  Not that she needed to constantly look up just to see him watching her… or vice versa.


She went over to where he was sitting and placed his dinner on his desk.  He looked at her and raised his hand in silent apology.  His eyes darted around the room and she got the message; too busy to stop for dinner.


Before she could even sit down, Mr. Fox came over to her.  "May I talk to you, Hayden?"


"Oh.  Sure, sir."  Uh oh.  Did she mess something up?


Chapter 28: Hella Money