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Drop Troopers: an Interview with Rick Partlow

Drop Troopers: an Interview with Rick Partlow

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In this episode of the Mind of Sai Marie, I dive into Rick Partlow’s compelling novel, Contact Front, a gripping adventure that thrusts humanity into its first, high-stakes encounter with alien civilizations.

With a career spanning dozens of novels, Rick has become a defining voice in modern sci-fi, successfully blending tactical realism with visionary speculation. We explore the fundamental elements that make his stories so immersive and resonant:

* The Craft of Immersive Worlds: Rick shares his process for building believable, complex worlds—from political structures to technological limits.

* Science Meets Imagination: We discuss the intersection where scientific plausibility fuels boundless creative speculation.

* The Enduring Power of Speculative Fiction: An exploration of how science fiction challenges our current perspectives and inspires us toward future possibilities.

Join us for a deep look into the courage required to face the unknown and the enduring power of storytelling to capture the future.

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