diff --git a/weld/AUTHOR b/weld/AUTHOR
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5b49bfa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/weld/AUTHOR
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+Weld was invented, designed, and implemented by Andrew Gottemoller.  Visit the website
+http://www.agottem.com for contact information.