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

"Dani, why don't you go home?  You've been here all day."


"Girl, don't be crazy. I am not going to leave you here alone with that fool.  And someone should be here with you until Brian gets here.  Besides…"  She didn't finish the thought and Hayden gave her a curious look.


She rolled her eyes and stopped fiddling with the bed sheets as she sat down.  "I have zero desire to be at home.  Dante makes me so sick.  I know, I know.  We talked about this, but I've finally realized that I dislike him much more than I like him."


"Oh yeah.  My best friend gets shot and he's worried about me not being home so he can get some ass!  Plus, I found some pictures on his cell phone because he's too dumb to get rid of them… or else he just doesn't give a damn about me seeing them."  Dani shook her head.  "You don't need to hear my problems-"


Chapter 45: He Needs To Go continued