To thank a very special ferret person who had always been a fount of ferret advice and "not-a-vet" wisdom for me and everyone else in the ferret community, I thought long and hard about a unique gift. Ferret items were out, because I knew she had that covered. What do you buy someone well-read and professional that no one else would? My gratitude outweighed a stationary set or office gadget. In the words of the immortal Winnie the Pooh- "Think... Think... Think...". A "tuckerization" is the placement of a real-life person's name and/or characteristics in a fictional story. They're the latest gift craze in the literary community, primarily used as crowdfunding tools for anthologies. I sent her name and a link to an article with a photo about Sukie Crandall to one of my favorite authors. Gini Koch, writing as J. C. Koch, created a tale of first-graders, art, singing, and monsters on the gulf coast of the USA in "Bright Shining Faces". http://www.amazon.com/review/R1DK46HDNX04Q5 Since the anthology is titled KAIJU RISING: AGE OF MONSTERS, and "kaiju" is Japanese for "strange beast," I'd say that Gini followed the book's theme. The anthology does require an appreciation for science fiction, but many of the tales, like Sukie's, are dotted with dry wit and surprises. And, if you happen to notice a "Lori" in there too- that was a totally unexpected bonus. Sometimes, authors are just that awesome! Maybe it pays to arrange to talk to Gini on the radio, Facebook, and Twitter? Nah! Now, I want to be clear. SUKIE'S SHORT STORY DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FERRETS. "Bright Shining Faces" is just for fun and only "ferrety" because it's a thank-you to the ever-awesome "not-a-vet". The eBook is out now, but the print will be out in March. I'm providing the link to Amazon, but it's also available at B&N. http://www.amazon.com/review/R1DK46HDNX04Q5 Lori Parker Ferrets at Heart Franklin, NC [Posted in FML 8039]