There's been so much happening in the world today that I'm rather late getting this post together to celebrate the end of Pussy Pirates. I was approached by a couple of Swarm authors four years ago about contributing to the universe but it seemed like an awesome challenge. I started by reading all the 270+ stories currently on SOL in the universe and then doodling notes. Then I read them all again and started writing. It took a few months to get the first draft written and the Swarm authors group was great about reading and commenting on it before I did a complete rewrite. Once that was done, the authors once again read, proofread, and commented. I made corrections and sent the story to my final proofreaders, cie-mel, Old Rotorhead, and Pixel the Cat. I owe a great deal to these guys for helping clean up my messes.
So, now I'm looking at what comes next. I am currently working on two additional Swarm Cycle stories. Of course, there is a continuation of Pussy Pirates planned. This story ends just before the epic battle of the third invasion fleet described in Akarge's Pyrrhic Victory. And just a month later, the fourth invasion fleet arrives and lands on Earth. I'm also working on a story that takes place on a remote planet where concubines outnumber sponsors by many times. It is called "The Assassin."
In the Swarm Cycle, published and accepted stories are considered "canon" and future stories must conform to what has been established. As such, I encourage you to read Zen Master's current offering, "Ending This Mess." This story will certainly affect any future offerings I make in the Swarm Universe. I'm looking forward to contributing again soon.
Until I get one of these stories ready, I have only one story running now, A Place at the Table by Wayzgoose. I'll try to get some more written as soon as possible.