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Tuckerization: To base a character in your novel on a real person. Popularized by Wilson Tucker. Terry-orize: To base a character in my novel on a real person who deserves to be dealt with harshly. Options include, but are not limited to: Dismemberment. Consumption by animals (real or imaginary), crushing, falling, disease, parasitical infestation, forced wearing of skinny jeans, and ironic tattooing. Also, death. LOTS of death. I asked everyone on my mailing list if they would give me suggestions for Tuckerization (Terry-orize), and WOW. The outpouring of anger and seething grudges was a sight to behold. If you haven't signed up for the list, here it is ( I don't spam, so c'mon.) News. Freebies. Fun. Some of the grudges range from rather minor offenses (a neighbor who honks every morning when she leaves) to actual bad people (a guy who poisoned a cat). In all, I've gotten more than sixty (60!!!!) requests. So, I did the only logical thing and decided that instead of merely using one of these assholes in a scene, I'm going to use two. The first person (winner?) will be Terry-orized in a scene that I'll post to this blog and my Facebook page. However, the second "winner" will be included in my next book, Halfway Bitten, and yes-- I've already written the scene. There are certain people who just make my teeth vibrate, and the suggestion I got from one friend/reader was too good to pass up. Regarding her suggestion: It's a type of person we've all met. They're (unfortunately) more common than I'd like to admit, and they make me irrationally angry. So, while the chapter will remain a mystery until the new book is released, we will start by giving you the title of the chapter: "Chapter Twenty-Nine: You Picked the Wrong Diner, Lady" The other "winner" will be dealt with this week, and I'll post their unfortunate demise here. We might even have sound effects and/or pictures; it depends on how angry I am when the scene is complete. So, to everyone who wants me to take it out on someone for them-- Thanks! (And I hope I never get on your bad side) Cheers, Terry