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

"We found some cool costumes for the Zombie Run," Kevin continued.


"Oh yeah," Todd added.  "We decided to be Team Zombie."  As the trio began their slow jog, Hayden grimaced.


"I have to dress up like a zombie?  I thought the runners were supposed to be chased by zombies?"


"Okay… so are we going to do all the bloody wounds?"


"Yes!" Kevin replied in excitement.  "Todd stabbed some old t-shirts and put fake blood on them and then we're going to wear zombie makeup."


Hayden smiled at Kevin's youthful excitement.  "I'm on board."  Just two weeks until October 30th.


She wondered if she would be ready and then she stopped doubting herself.  She had run a mini 10K a week ago and had finished it in mere minutes.  She was ready for this.  Plus she was part of a team, not by herself – Team Zombie!


Chapter 42: An Unfortunate Event