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 took her hand and led her to his apartment.  It was an open concept room with a staircase leading up to the second level.  It was minimally decorated with black leather furniture and chrome finishes, a sharp contrast to the white carpeting and white walls.  Normally she wouldn't have liked it, but the splashes of deep red and neon blue gave the room life.


She turned and smiled at him.  "I love your place."  He had been staring at her and he quickly blushed.


"I'll take you on a tour after we get dinner started."  He still held her hand and led her to the kitchen.


He had all stainless steel appliances, an island, and the dark cabinetry looked great with sea green mosaic tile.


"I don't use it much, well other than the microwave."  He grabbed two bottles of Moscato but different brands.  "Which one?"  She pointed to the Barefoot Bubbly and then he poured them two wine glasses full.


She closed her eyes in pleasure as the cold fluid hit her liquor-deprived senses. 


Chapter 35: Heroin Addict