"Thank you so much for Shanna Germain's Steampunk class. I salute the Attic Institute for hosting a genre fiction workshop. I appreciate the opportunity to better learn how to write the kinds of stories I love to read. I also wanted to mention that Shanna is a terrific instructor. Not only is her critique sharp and perceptive, she knows the craft of writing and is able to impart that knowledge fluently. She also has a vast understanding of the market for speculative fiction. Perhaps even more importantly, she's able to create the kind of positive atmosphere that allows meaningful discussion of the work under review to take place. I feel refreshed and motivated after taking her class, as well as more knowledgeable, and have no doubt that my fellow Steampunk participants feel the same as I do."