Distraction
Author: Bruce Sterling
About The Author: Bruce Sterling is a recent winner of the Nebula Award and the author of the nonfiction book “The Hacker Crackdown” as well as novels and short story collections. He co-authored, with William Gibson, the critically acclaimed novel “The Difference Engine.” He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and daughter…..Read More
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