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Many early Swarm Cycle stories disappeared when ASSTR went down. It appears someone is trying to restore the site. At least some of the database is still there - but it isn't easily searchable. I'd like to see the remainder of the Cycle's early stories ported here, much like Laz is doing from Gina Marie Wylie's now defunct Far Horizons site.

BUT - until that happens, for a time, you can read or download Thinking Horndog's ASSTR Swarm Cycle page and read all the old stories at: https://www.asstr at org/~Thinkers_tales/Stories/The_Swarm/Swarm_main.html Hurry, this is like a mirage that comes and goes.

On another note, the long awaited revival of the Swarm Author Group mailing list is now in progress via Google Groups. Over 20 authors, editors, and interested observers have joined and more to come. The invites-by-mail isn't working for us and neither is our ability to add someone unless they request it.

If you are interested in joining the group, even as a lurker, please go to https://groups.google.com/g/swarm-authors and ask to join. Either Quantum Mechanic or I will approve the request. Frankly, I like this method, as it keeps the group SPAM free and pretty much on topic.

Cheers!

Quantum Mechanic has triggered 49 invitations to the mailing list. If you did not receive an invitation and want to join, let him (or me) know. You can set the list to forward each email as it occurs or to send you a daily digest.

Wishing you all a very happy, productive, and successful New Year.

AND some very good news: Quantum Mechanic volunteered to manage the Swarm authors’ discussion list – a project I never got going. Those of you who let me know you’d like to be included, those we still have addresses from the old list, and new authors of Swarm stories – will soon receive an invite to the new Swarm Google Groups. If you don’t get an invite within a few days, or are new to the idea and want to be included, let me or QM know.

Again my best wishes to you.

Oh, woe is me! My weekly downloads dropped below 400...

Normally I average 500/week, even when I'm not currently writing/posting. Indulge me while I whimper a little and assure you that there really is a DiD story in the works. A glass of VSOP brandy might soothe the pain. We'll see...

Allan Joyal has a new work in progress, and boy are his creative juices flowing. It's not a sex oriented story. In fact, there's none so far, but it's turning into a hell of a ride. Anyway, it isn't posted on SOL, so google "Allan Joyal showcase manager" and enjoy the ride as much as I am. The story is 'in progress' for those who care.