Convention edition. Steampunk fans will rejoice in the appearance of Altered America: Steampunk Stories, collecting Nebula and World Fantasy Award-nominated author Cat Rambo's steampunk fantasies, including "Clockwork Fairies," "Snakes on a A Train," and "Her Windowed Eyes, Her Chambered Heart," into a single book. Rambo's wry humor, precise and evocative descriptions, and ability to create a world with a few deft touches are showcased in these ten tales.