We couldn’t very well have a clockwork issue without Jay Lake in it, could we? Jay wrote a terrific origin story for us, so we’re kicking off our Clockwork Jungle Book Author Spotlight series with his reading of “Shedding Skin.”

Click hear to hear Jay read from his story “Shedding Skin” (12mb, mp3 format)

Jay’s story “The Black Back-Lands” appeared in our second issue. Check out his web site for the numerous other places you can find his novels and short stories!

Want to read the rest of the issue? We’ve got 19 more fantastic stories!