"For Want of a Nail" is the 2011 Hugo-nominated story by award-winning author, Mary Robinette Kowal. This science-fiction short story explores the complex choices that an AI and her wrangler must make to solve a seemingly simple technical problem.
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"
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Author(s)Mary Robinette Kowal
PublisherMary Robinette Kowal
ISBN / ASINB004Z1MXBO
ISBN-13978B004Z1MXB7
Sales Rank470,868
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸