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CTP (S3EOctSpecial17) Contact Front: Not Sequel To Contact Rear
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251031)]
We talk with Rick Partlow about Contact Front, the origin of Cam Alvarez, and how a digital hit found new life in bookstores. We also break down Amazon’s power, Kindle Unlimited binge culture, and practical tips for writers who want to build long-running series.
• meaning behind the title Contact Front
• how Aethon moved from Amazon-only to wide print
• why KU “whale readers” sustain long series
• importance of Amazon reviews and rankings
• Cam Alvarez’s backstory, trauma, and trust arc
• shared-universe strategy across multiple series
• balancing realistic physics with bold tech
• where to find Rick’s newsletter http://RickPartlow.com
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Chapters

1. Welcome And Series Setup (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Author Rick Partlow (00:01:06)

3. From Florida Roots To Wyoming Life (00:04:30)

4. Why The Title “Contact Front” (00:06:21)

5. Amazon-Only To Wide Distribution (00:11:53)

6. Kindle Unlimited, Reviews, And Marketing (00:16:13)

7. The War, The Suits, And The Hook (00:19:22)

8. Cam Alvarez’s Backstory And Themes (00:23:23)

9. Other Series In The Shared Universe (00:27:43)

10. Physics, Wordplay, And Sci‑Fi Craft (00:31:18)

11. Where To Find Rick’s Work (00:33:28)

12. Host Wrap-Up And CTA (00:36:08)

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