On a whim, I asked Facebook fans/friends if they would like to be in a book about a fictional poker tournament. The demand far exceeded my expectations, which led to me capping the number of characters at 100 (it ended up being 101 characters due to an error on my part). This book is 90% fiction, but there are some true stories within its pages. I researched every character in the book to the best of my ability and based that character's actions and dialogue on the research. If you play poker, then it's highly likely you know someone in this book. These characters include home gamers, bar leaguers, live casino regulars, online players, circuit pros, and high rollers. If this book is successful, I will turn this into a trilogy. If you want a shot at getting into one of the future installments, you can find more information at the end of the book. For now, Welcome to the Pink Piñata!