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

Hayden warmed up.  She was wearing lycra running pants that hugged every curve, pronounced every dimple in her thighs and that barely held in the pooch of her belly.  None of it bothered her because the added weight had come to her honestly and for a good cause.  Plus, she knew what to do to rid herself of it – but all in due time.


Dani looked scared.  "I don't think I can do this," she whimpered.


"Yeah, you can.  I trained you myself and I know you got this."


Dani nodded.  In the last year she had lost most of her extra weight and what was left was toned and tight.


"Boys!  That's enough!" Todd yelled.  Kevin and Adrian were arguing because Kevin insisted that his brother couldn't dress like a super hero during a Zombie Run.


"But Dad, that's stupid!" Kevin exclaimed.  He was tall, thin and already a track star at his high school.


"Kevin, your brother can wear what he wants.  Now start your warm up."


Chapter 49: October 30, 2013