David Erik Nelson is a freelance writer and author of the geeky DIY book "Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred." His short fiction has appeared in Shimmer, Asimov's, The Best of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet, and Steampunk II: Steampunk Reloaded. His celebrated novella "Tucker Teaches the Clockies to Copulate" is now available for Kindle.