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

 "Uh… your woman is fine.  And how is my man?"  That statement sent a nice tingle up her spine.


His brow quirked up at the sound of her hoarse voice and then he straightened proudly and whispered, "Wishing you would come over tonight."


Hayden laughed lightly and looked around at their co-workers who watched them with open curiosity or surprise.


"Brian," she whispered.  "I can't during the week-"


"Sure you can.  Just pack an overnight bag.  Didn't we make it work today?"


She paused.  "Yeah, but you live in Kentucky and I live five minutes from my gym-"


He hid a grin and looked up into the air as if in deep thought.  "So true… hmmm I wonder how we can work that out with me doing all the moving in the morning and you going straight in to workout…"


Abdullah stood up.  "Rahimullah Hayden!  You really don't take hints well."


Chapter 39: Clean Your Own Mess