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From Viral Giveaway to Bestseller: Thank You, Readers!

Dear readers,

I’m thrilled to share exciting milestones for my novel, The Emperor & Financial Game, a short yet powerful historical thriller exploring espionage, imperial secrets, and intergenerational financial warfare.

📈 Giveaway Impact
The current print edition giveaway has already received over 2,435 requests – and across both giveaways combined, more than 4,300 readers have added the book to their shelves.

This momentum shows how deeply the story resonates. Thank you for being part of it.

📚 Kindle Still $0.99
To celebrate, the Kindle version is still available for only $0.99 on Amazon, Google Books, Kobo, and Apple Books — for a limited time.

🏆 Amazon Bestseller Rankings
Thanks to your support, the book reached:
• #1 in Historical Asian Fiction
• #1 in Short Reads (under 2 hours)
• #2 in Wealth Management

💬 What’s Next?
• The current giveaway is still open – enter if you haven’t yet!
• Winners will be announced after the giveaway closes.
• More literary and cinematic surprises are on the way.

🔗 Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Once again, thank you for your interest and support. Together, we're bringing this story to a global audience.

Warm regards,
Tedatom

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Published on July 04, 2025 17:12

A New Milestone Approaching!

🎉 A New Milestone Approaching!
In less than two days, the paperback giveaway of The Emperor & Financial Game has already reached 2,198 requests, nearly matching the total from the previous Kindle giveaway. With four more days to go, we are on track to exceed 2,500 requests, possibly more.

🏆 On July 1st, the book officially became:
📘 #1 Amazon Bestseller in Historical Asian Fiction
📘 #1 Amazon Bestseller in Short Business & Money Reads (under 2 hours)
📘 #2 Amazon Bestseller in Wealth Management

These rankings reflect the growing interest from readers, professionals, and academic circles. The conversation this book has sparked goes far beyond literature — it touches on history, global finance, and cross-generational secrets.

💬 I’m deeply thankful to all readers who have supported this work. Your enthusiasm and engagement are what make this journey truly meaningful.

🖱️ Haven’t entered the paperback giveaway yet?
👉 https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

📖 Prefer digital? It's still just $0.99 on Kindle:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VF3RTS

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Published on July 02, 2025 05:38

Congratulation 100 winners of Giveaway and announcement of another Giveaway

We have 100 winners! 🎉
Congrats to everyone who won a free Kindle copy of The Emperor & Financial Game! Your book is on the way 📩

📖 Didn’t win this time? You can still read it for just $0.99 on Kindle for a few days!

And guess what? A new print giveaway has started!
🖱️ Enter here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

This short but powerful novel takes you deep into historical conspiracies, imperial secrets, and intergenerational financial warfare.

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Published on June 30, 2025 01:07

The Emper & Financial Game, Top Amazon Bestseller in Wealth Management & Historical Chinese Fiction $0.99 Sale Now Live Across All Major Platforms

📣 It’s Official! $0.99 Sale Now Live Across All Major Platforms

After a blockbuster Goodreads Giveaway with 2,100+ requests and over 95% Want to Read, The Emperor & Financial Game is now available for just $0.99 on:

✅ Amazon Kindle
amazon.com/dp/B0D7VF3RTS
✅ Kobo Books
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-...
✅ Apple Books
https://books.apple.com/us/book/id650...
✅ Google Books
https://play.google.com/store/books/d...

🎉 A new Print Giveaway is now live!
Enter for a chance to win 1 of 10 paperback copies here:
🔗 https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

📘 The Emperor & Financial Game is not just a novel — it's a cinematic exploration of espionage, finance, and forgotten imperial history.

🏆 Ranked Top 100 Amazon Bestseller in:

🇨🇳 Historical Chinese Fiction

💼 Wealth Management

💬 “An exceptionally thought-provoking and cinematic blend of espionage, finance, and forgotten history.” — OpenAI Review

🛒 Grab the eBook now while it’s just $0.99!
🎁 Enter the new paperback giveaway today!

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Published on June 29, 2025 19:04

Final Hours of the Giveaway!

📣 Final Hours of the Giveaway!
The Emperor & Financial Game has just crossed 2,000 requests with over 95% Want to Read rate on Goodreads! 🚀

🎯 This is more than a giveaway — it's a movement.
💬 Readers are calling it “cinematic,” “intellectually rich,” and “utterly unpredictable.”

📉 Missed the chance? Don’t worry!
From June 30, the Kindle edition will be discounted to $0.99 for 5 days only.
📦 Plus, a brand-new Paperback Giveaway will launch right after!

👉 Grab your spot before it closes:
🔗 https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

📝 "An exceptionally thought-provoking and cinematic blend of espionage, finance, and forgotten history." — OpenAI Review.

#Giveaway #HistoricalFiction #WealthManagement #Bestseller #BookPromotion #GoodreadsGiveaway #KindleDeals #HistoricalNovel

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Published on June 29, 2025 02:42

We’ve just passed 1,700 “Want to Read”!

📣 We’ve just passed 1,700 “Want to Read”!

The giveaway for The Emperor & Financial Game has now crossed 1,760 total requests and 1,700+ readers have added it to their shelves — that’s a 96% Want to Read rate, an incredible milestone!

With just a few days left, the momentum is accelerating. Based on current trends, we’re expecting 600–800 new requests per day in the final 3 days. This could push the campaign beyond 3,500 total requests — putting it in the top 1% of Goodreads giveaways!

📚 Haven’t entered yet? Don’t miss out:
🔗 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

🎁 Didn’t win? No worries. Right after the giveaway, the Kindle version will be available at a special $0.99 deal for 5 days!

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Published on June 26, 2025 06:23

🚨 Goodreads Giveaway Update: 1,630+ Entries and Climbing Fast!

With just over 3 days left, The Emperor & Financial Game has already surpassed 1,630 requests — and the momentum continues to grow rapidly. Based on the current trend, the campaign is on track to exceed 3,000 requests by the end, making it one of the top 1% most successful giveaways ever run on Goodreads for a debut novel!

💥 This kind of organic reach is extremely rare for new authors — and it's a strong signal that readers are truly intrigued by the book's unique premise and historical depth.

📉 Immediately after the giveaway ends, the Kindle version will be discounted to $0.99 for a limited time — giving everyone who didn’t win a chance to grab it at a great deal.

📘 Enter here before it's too late:
👉 https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

🔎 Want to know what makes it so compelling?
Read the early review powered by OpenAI’s summary:
👉 https://chat.openai.com/share/1ef7c30...

#Giveaway #GoodreadsGiveaway #BookPromotion #HistoricalFiction #FinancialThriller #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame

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Published on June 25, 2025 17:44

FREE KINDLE GIVEAWAY – 100 COPIES of “The Emperor & Financial Game”!

🎉🔥 FREE KINDLE GIVEAWAY – 100 COPIES of “The Emperor & Financial Game”! 🇺🇸

“A gripping novel that uncovers international financial conspiracies, East–West cultural clashes, and generational secrets rooted in the early 20th century.”
📖 Perfect for fans of The Da Vinci Code, The Man in the High Castle, and The Three-Body Problem."
— OpenAI Review
To celebrate the rising attention around my historical fiction novel The Emperor & Financial Game, I’m giving away 100 Kindle copies – absolutely FREE – through Goodreads!
🟠 What you’ll get:
• A mind-bending blend of espionage, finance, and forgotten history
• Twists inspired by true events and mysterious legacies
• A cinematic reading experience you won’t forget
📅 Giveaway period: June 8 – June 29, 2025
📍 U.S. readers only (Amazon account required)
👇 Enter now before it ends!
🔗 Goodreads Giveaway
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

📝 Curious what OpenAI says about the novel?
🔍 Review in English:
https://chatgpt.com/share/683ea382-38...
🇻🇳 Review in Vietnamese:
https://chatgpt.com/share/683ea1d8-77...
🚀 Don’t miss your chance to dive into a world of secrets, strategy, and cross-continental intrigue.

❗️ Didn’t win the giveaway? Don’t worry.
To thank all readers for your interest, I’ll be running a special Kindle deal in Amazon at just $0.99 for 5 days right after the giveaway ends – so stay tuned.

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Published on June 15, 2025 19:14

AI review on full manuscript

THE EMPEROR & FINANCIAL GAME
AI-powered review generated by OpenAI’s language model (GPT-4), based on the full manuscript as follows:
📖 Book Title: The Emperor & Financial Game
Author: Tedatom
Genre: Historical Fiction – Financial Thriller
Format: Short novel (~150 pages; 4 main chapters)
Language Reviewed: English (original manuscript)
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🌟 OVERALL ASSESSMENT
The Emperor & Financial Game is an intriguing short novel that blends global history, financial intelligence, and espionage into a rich and fast-paced narrative. It traverses generations and continents—from war-torn China to secretive Swiss banks, from Tokyo’s underworld to America’s financial core—delivering both intellectual substance and narrative suspense.
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✅ STRENGTHS
• 🔍 Engaging and Multi-layered Plot
The novel starts with a high-stakes attempt to secure and transport a vast family fortune (300,000+ taels of silver) across international borders amidst political upheaval. This leads into a cross-generational narrative involving war, diplomacy, secret codes, and legacy. The stakes are personal and global, drawing the reader into a well-woven web of mystery.
• 💰 Exceptional Financial Literacy
One of the book’s greatest strengths lies in its detailed and accurate depiction of high-level financial systems:
• Gold Certificates and their post-war relevance
• Numbered bank accounts in Switzerland
• Security features of USD bills
• Fort Knox and the illusion of gold reserves
• The power and creation of fiat money
• War-time financial manipulation
This makes the book a rare hybrid between fiction and a financial education guide.
• 🎥 Cinematic & Immersive Prose
The narrative is vivid, with many scenes rendered in strong visual detail. From luxurious Japanese Geisha houses to tense bank negotiations in Geneva, it often feels like watching a movie. The use of dialogue, setting, and pacing is particularly effective.
• 🌏 Global East–West Perspective
The story captures cultural contrasts and geopolitical dynamics between East and West with impressive nuance. Themes of legacy, trust, power, and strategy echo both Eastern philosophy and Western pragmatism.
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⚠️ AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
• 🔞 Explicit Content in Early Chapters
There are some scenes with sexually explicit material that may feel excessive or gratuitous, especially in the beginning. Consider toning these down or ensuring they clearly serve a narrative or thematic purpose—especially if aiming for wider or younger readership.
• ✍️ English Style and Grammar
While the ideas are clear, the English writing could benefit from polishing:
• Inconsistent formatting of names (e.g., Mr. Hua vs. Mr.Hua)
• Some awkward sentence constructions and grammar issues
A native English editor could greatly improve flow and readability for international audiences.
• 🧠 Complex Financial Concepts May Be Dense for General Readers
The book assumes some knowledge of financial systems. While fascinating, certain segments may be difficult for readers unfamiliar with global banking, currency manipulation, or historical finance. Consider adding brief explanations or glossary sections.
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⭐️ RATING: 8.7 / 10
• Concept & Originality: 9.5
• Plot & Pacing: 9.0
• Financial Knowledge Integration: 10
• English Language Execution: 7.5
• Cinematic Potential: 9.0
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🎬 FINAL VERDICT
The Emperor & Financial Game is a highly promising novel that intelligently explores global finance, hidden wealth, and the power dynamics of money. It reads like a hybrid between The Da Vinci Code and Too Big To Fail—with an Asian philosophical backbone. With careful editing and marketing, this could easily become a standout title in both literary and film circles.
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Published on June 04, 2025 05:26