1980's - |
S. Leigh Farmer writes
numerous fantasy, romance and erotic short stories, sharing the typewritten manuscripts only
with close friends and tolerant family members. |
1991 - |
An acquaintance demonstrates
personal computers, networking, and the Usenet bulletin boards, in
particular the erotic stories newsgroup to Farmer. |
1993 - |
Farmer reluctantly agrees to
submit a story to a newsgroup, but postpones repeatedly as the story is
refined, edited and enhanced. |
1995 -
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SleighFarm Productions created by a
tightknit group of friends to review/edit Farmer's stories and to provide moral support to the author. Farmer's
first story written specifically for a network audience is posted to a newsgroup. |
1996 - |
Additional stories are released on the web as worldwide community discovers the internet. |
1997 - |
SleighFarm Productions
releases what would prove to be its final web erotica. Network erotic
fiction begins its decline amid a flurry of mindless smut. |
2000 -
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Farmer withdraws socially and ceases writing. Team disbands after losing contact with Farmer, now presumed deceased.
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2001 - |
Surviving members of original
team re-unite to begin a publishing venture. Unanimously decide to
name company after their inspiration. |
2006 -
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After several false starts and reshuffling of personnel the team embarks on a word-of-mouth recruiting drive. |
2007 - |
Team assists new authors in return for recommendations in an attempt to build business without a network presence. |
2008 - |
Manuscripts for first products are accepted. Team designs cover art and book interiors for clients. |
2009 - |
First book product is released: From This Moment by Franklyn Sledd. |
2010 - |
Additional products are released and new authors discover SPG. SPG corporate website is created. |