Robert Hoekman Jr is the author of nine books on tech and design topics. His writing has been published by Fast Company, Wired, Maxim, Iron & Air, and many others. His literary work has appeared or is forthcoming in Five Minutes, Genrepunk, 50-Word Stories, Nanoism, and Spelk. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania, and teaches creative writing through the Stanford Continuing Studies Program. He lives with his dog in Richmond, Virginia.