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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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CTP (S3EOctSpecial16) Hope Isn’t A Strategy, But Coffee Might Be
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251030)]
We dive into how a painful layoff turned into a finished book, a wellness startup, and a sharper mindset built on action over wishful thinking. The talk blends faith, prevention, and practical steps to win by doing the simple things most people skip.
• Books Authors Weeks kickoff and guest intro
• Origin story, layoff, and two-week book sprint
• Pivoting from career identity to purpose
• Letting go of debt-driven consumer habits
• Prevention mindset for health and aging
• Liquid vitamins vs pills and absorption
• Why winners do simple consistent actions
• Faith with works, process over instant results
• Free promotion, guesting, and platform focus
• Where to find the book and Kat online

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial15) Not Shakespeare, Not Sorry, Still Hitting Publish
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251029)]
We turn a last-minute interview cancellation into a clear statement of purpose: write for the present, welcome many voices, and let listeners decide. We share why style should serve meaning, not replace it, and preview October’s multi-author lineup with a moving story teaser.
• books authors weeks plan for October
• why the canceled interview sharpened our focus
• modern writing vs Renaissance-era expectations
• guest appearance as conversation not endorsement
• openness to genres and viewpoints beyond our own
• name and brand clarity for finding our books
• short story teaser on love, loss and legacy
• listener choice as the final gatekeeper
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