Author: | Mary Robinette Kowal | ISBN: | 9781458088710 |
Publisher: | Mary Robinette Kowal | Publication: | April 28, 2011 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
Author: | Mary Robinette Kowal |
ISBN: | 9781458088710 |
Publisher: | Mary Robinette Kowal |
Publication: | April 28, 2011 |
Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
Language: | English |
"For Want of a Nail" is the 2011 Hugo award-winning short story by Mary Robinette Kowal. This science-fiction short story explores the choices that an AI and her wrangler must make to solve a seemingly simple technical problem. The catch is that they are on a generation ship, and the resources are limited.
Also in this edition, is bonus material that includes author's notes as well as a look at the writing process. The original and unedited first draft of this story has a completely different plot. Read it and the brainstorming notes to get a peek into the creative process.
"For Want of a Nail" is the 2011 Hugo award-winning short story by Mary Robinette Kowal. This science-fiction short story explores the choices that an AI and her wrangler must make to solve a seemingly simple technical problem. The catch is that they are on a generation ship, and the resources are limited.
Also in this edition, is bonus material that includes author's notes as well as a look at the writing process. The original and unedited first draft of this story has a completely different plot. Read it and the brainstorming notes to get a peek into the creative process.