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

 "You're not eating your cabbage Hayden.  You need your veggies to build your strength."


"Hmph.  But I don't need gas at three A.M."


He shrugged.  "I don't mind doing a Dutch oven with you."


She grimaced.  "You better not put your head under the covers.  That's gross."


"I think a man should know how horrible his woman's farts are."


"Okay, changing the subject…  So how was work today?"


He paused and looked thoughtfully into the distance. "My dad says the office gives him the creeps.  He wants to move out of Covington to a place in Cincinnati."


"But I told him that it was a waste of money, so I'm not sure what his plans are.  I think… he's just afraid."


She could understand that.  There were days when she woke up in a cold sweat, even though she knew that Marcus hadn't been gunning for her or Brian.  However, it was more the idea of how closely she had come to losing everything that caused her so many sleepless nights.


Chapter 47: MyKell Once and For All