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

How small he suddenly seemed. She replied in calmness instead of anger.


"You told me that things weren't right between us.  That was honesty MyKell.  I respected that because you were right. Things really weren't right between us.  It took me some time to figure that out.  And now that I have, I don't want to get back with you.  My life is finally good."


A flash of anger crossed his face.  "That White man, Brian.  He's really your new man?"


"Hade, honey, I know I that I wasn't the man that you deserved. But we were together for six years. I know that has to count for something. Six years should allow for a second chance. Don't go down this road with that kid. You don't have history with him and I know you don't love him the way you loved me! 


"Now I get it that you might feel a certain way about me, right now. I get that. If you need time…"


Chapter 46: Changes