Science Fiction never blinks at incorporating events and icons of history...but when it comes to Steampunk, an argument is bubbling in boilers about what makes something "Steampunk" and what makes a work "Alternative History." What sets the two apart? Why can't Steampunk be considered part of the Alternative History genre? Why are authors hesitant to combine history with their fantasy? Where is the line (if any) between "Steampunk" and "Alternative History"? Authors discuss challenges, spirited debates, and fun in dancing between genres.