Tedatom Nguyễn Mạnh Cường's Blog: Lullaby of Silence
October 6, 2025
🌏 Non-native Authors
Every reader’s comment is a gift.
Today, I responded to a review of The Emperor & Financial Game, and I’d like to share my reply here:
“Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
I was going to congratulate you on winning the Goodreads Giveaway, but I won’t — because it seems you’ve tasted a dish that didn’t suit your taste.
As for the English, yes — I could have hired an editor. It’s not expensive.
I even planned to, at first. But later I realized something:
My goal isn’t perfect language. My goal is to share knowledge and history.
Those of us who are not native English speakers shouldn’t have to hide that fact.
Of course, smoother English might make the book easier to read — but if every reader demands perfect English, few non-native authors would ever dare to publish their thoughts in this language.
So thank you again for your comment.
This reply was translated with ChatGPT — my apologies if it doesn’t sound perfectly natural either.”
Writing, to me, is not just about flawless grammar — it’s about honesty, courage, and the exchange of ideas across cultures.
Thank you to every reader who takes the time to share their thoughts — praise or criticism, they all help us grow.
#AuthorThoughts #WritingPhilosophy #BeyondLanguage #NonNativeWriter #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #Tedatom
Today, I responded to a review of The Emperor & Financial Game, and I’d like to share my reply here:
“Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.
I was going to congratulate you on winning the Goodreads Giveaway, but I won’t — because it seems you’ve tasted a dish that didn’t suit your taste.
As for the English, yes — I could have hired an editor. It’s not expensive.
I even planned to, at first. But later I realized something:
My goal isn’t perfect language. My goal is to share knowledge and history.
Those of us who are not native English speakers shouldn’t have to hide that fact.
Of course, smoother English might make the book easier to read — but if every reader demands perfect English, few non-native authors would ever dare to publish their thoughts in this language.
So thank you again for your comment.
This reply was translated with ChatGPT — my apologies if it doesn’t sound perfectly natural either.”
Writing, to me, is not just about flawless grammar — it’s about honesty, courage, and the exchange of ideas across cultures.
Thank you to every reader who takes the time to share their thoughts — praise or criticism, they all help us grow.
#AuthorThoughts #WritingPhilosophy #BeyondLanguage #NonNativeWriter #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #Tedatom
September 22, 2025
#4 on OverDrive Audiobook
Great news to share! 🎉
My audiobook “The Emperor & Financial Game” is currently gaining strong visibility in the Historical Fiction category (#4) on OverDrive Audiobook.
It’s an honor to see my work mentioned alongside respected authors such as Jean Grainger. This historical-financial thriller explores secrets, conspiracies, and cultural encounters between East and West — a story that has already surprised many readers worldwide.
👉 Read it now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VF3RTS
Thank you all for your continuous support! 🙏
#Tedatom #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #HistoricalFiction #Audiobook #JeanGrainger #PublishingSuccess #GlobalReaders #ReadersCommunity #BookLovers
My audiobook “The Emperor & Financial Game” is currently gaining strong visibility in the Historical Fiction category (#4) on OverDrive Audiobook.
It’s an honor to see my work mentioned alongside respected authors such as Jean Grainger. This historical-financial thriller explores secrets, conspiracies, and cultural encounters between East and West — a story that has already surprised many readers worldwide.
👉 Read it now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VF3RTS
Thank you all for your continuous support! 🙏
#Tedatom #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #HistoricalFiction #Audiobook #JeanGrainger #PublishingSuccess #GlobalReaders #ReadersCommunity #BookLovers
New series by Tedatom: The God Who Overslepte
The God Who Overslept
By #Tedatom
📖 Read Part 1 👇
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The Second Mistake
In the beginning, God made humans with intestines many times the length of their bodies. He designed them as herbivores: the long digestive tract to break down cellulose, and molar teeth like cattle. No fangs at all.
To ensure mankind could not hunt, He made them walk on two legs. The fastest runner reaches only 44.7 km/h, the average human just 20–30 km/h. Predators run at least 70 km/h. Prey like wild horses can reach 88 km/h, antelopes 80–90 km/h.
He also freed the forelimbs so humans could gather and labor.
And then? Today humans eat anything and everything: plants, animals, insects—even apex predators like tigers, leopards, and crocodiles. If dragons existed, they too would end up on the menu.
Too slow to catch prey? Humans invented traps.
Too weak to digest? Humans cooked food and added spices.
And thus, mankind has ravaged the very world He created.
And God… is still asleep.
That was the Second Mistake.
To be continued
#TheGodWhoOverslept #TheSecondMistake #ShortStorySeries #SatiricalFiction
By #Tedatom
📖 Read Part 1 👇
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/171K...
The Second Mistake
In the beginning, God made humans with intestines many times the length of their bodies. He designed them as herbivores: the long digestive tract to break down cellulose, and molar teeth like cattle. No fangs at all.
To ensure mankind could not hunt, He made them walk on two legs. The fastest runner reaches only 44.7 km/h, the average human just 20–30 km/h. Predators run at least 70 km/h. Prey like wild horses can reach 88 km/h, antelopes 80–90 km/h.
He also freed the forelimbs so humans could gather and labor.
And then? Today humans eat anything and everything: plants, animals, insects—even apex predators like tigers, leopards, and crocodiles. If dragons existed, they too would end up on the menu.
Too slow to catch prey? Humans invented traps.
Too weak to digest? Humans cooked food and added spices.
And thus, mankind has ravaged the very world He created.
And God… is still asleep.
That was the Second Mistake.
To be continued
#TheGodWhoOverslept #TheSecondMistake #ShortStorySeries #SatiricalFiction
New series by Tedatom: The God Who Overslept
The God Who Overslept
By #Tedatom
The First Mistake
In the beginning, God created men—strong and vigorous, built to fight, to guard their land and families.
He also created women—gentle and tender, made to nurture, to keep the fire of home alive.
To bind the two halves of humankind together, God gave women a touch of frailty, awakening in men the instinct to protect.
When all was done, God grew weary and fell asleep. Before closing His eyes, He thought to Himself:
"Let it run as a trial. Tomorrow I’ll wake up, review, and adjust. After all, I’m God, not a Saint—nothing is perfect on the first try."
But alas! He forgot one thing.
A single night of His slumber stretched into millions of years, while the tiny planet He had molded spun in its brief, fleeting cycles.
And so humankind did not merely evolve, but transformed, divided, even distorted.
Men were no longer only the strong protectors of families and lands.
Women were no longer only the ones who built and nurtured homes.
And God… still hasn’t woken up.
That was the First Mistake.
To be continued – September 2025
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#TheGodWhoOverslept #TheFirstMistake #ShortStorySeries #PhilosophicalFiction
By #Tedatom
The First Mistake
In the beginning, God created men—strong and vigorous, built to fight, to guard their land and families.
He also created women—gentle and tender, made to nurture, to keep the fire of home alive.
To bind the two halves of humankind together, God gave women a touch of frailty, awakening in men the instinct to protect.
When all was done, God grew weary and fell asleep. Before closing His eyes, He thought to Himself:
"Let it run as a trial. Tomorrow I’ll wake up, review, and adjust. After all, I’m God, not a Saint—nothing is perfect on the first try."
But alas! He forgot one thing.
A single night of His slumber stretched into millions of years, while the tiny planet He had molded spun in its brief, fleeting cycles.
And so humankind did not merely evolve, but transformed, divided, even distorted.
Men were no longer only the strong protectors of families and lands.
Women were no longer only the ones who built and nurtured homes.
And God… still hasn’t woken up.
That was the First Mistake.
To be continued – September 2025
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#TheGodWhoOverslept #TheFirstMistake #ShortStorySeries #PhilosophicalFiction
September 4, 2025
New ebook Giveaway
📖 Upcoming Ebook Giveaway
I’m excited to announce that a new ebook giveaway will officially begin on September 8!
This is a great opportunity for readers who are curious about The Emperor & Financial Game—a historical fiction novel filled with intrigue, international conspiracies, and unexpected twists.
👉 Don’t miss your chance to join the giveaway and claim your copy:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
🎧 For audiobook lovers, The Emperor & Financial Game is also available on several major platforms, including Barnes & Noble, TuneIn, OverDrive, Everand, and Kobo.
Stay tuned for more updates, and good luck to everyone who enters!
I’m excited to announce that a new ebook giveaway will officially begin on September 8!
This is a great opportunity for readers who are curious about The Emperor & Financial Game—a historical fiction novel filled with intrigue, international conspiracies, and unexpected twists.
👉 Don’t miss your chance to join the giveaway and claim your copy:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
🎧 For audiobook lovers, The Emperor & Financial Game is also available on several major platforms, including Barnes & Noble, TuneIn, OverDrive, Everand, and Kobo.
Stay tuned for more updates, and good luck to everyone who enters!
August 2, 2025
Free Audiobook with B&N Subscription
🎧 The Emperor & Financial Game – Free Audiobook with B&N Subscription
Author: Tedatom (Nguyễn Mạnh Cường)
Genre: Historical Fiction · Financial Thriller · Short Novel
Listen here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empe...
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🏆 Bestseller Rankings (as of June 30, 2025):
• #1 in Historical Chinese Fiction
• #1 in Two-Hour Business & Money Short Reads
• #2 in Wealth Management (Amazon rankings)
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📘 About the Book
The Emperor & Financial Game is a gripping and intellectually rich short novel that weaves historical secrets, financial strategy, and global conspiracies into a thought-provoking story.
From 20th-century Asia to modern Western banks, it explores how empires manipulate fortunes across generations — trapping generals, aristocrats, and even nations.
> ⚠️ Not a light read. This novel requires focus and rewards those who listen through to the very end — where the biggest revelations unfold.
Readers say:
> “A brilliant blend of financial history and suspense.”
“A sharp, unpredictable thriller with real-world relevance.”
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✅ Why You Should Listen
• Fast-paced — No filler, just substance
• Deeply thought-provoking — Questions power, wealth, and legacy
• Globally inspired — From Eastern dynasties to Western finance
• Critically acclaimed — Multiple Amazon bestseller rankings
• Immersive — For listeners who value depth and surprise
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📣 Hashtags
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame
#Tedatom
#FreeAudiobook
#FinancialThriller
#HistoricalThriller
#BarnesAndNoble
#ReadToTheEnd
#SmartFiction
#Bestseller2025
#ConspiracyFiction
Author: Tedatom (Nguyễn Mạnh Cường)
Genre: Historical Fiction · Financial Thriller · Short Novel
Listen here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/empe...
---
🏆 Bestseller Rankings (as of June 30, 2025):
• #1 in Historical Chinese Fiction
• #1 in Two-Hour Business & Money Short Reads
• #2 in Wealth Management (Amazon rankings)
---
📘 About the Book
The Emperor & Financial Game is a gripping and intellectually rich short novel that weaves historical secrets, financial strategy, and global conspiracies into a thought-provoking story.
From 20th-century Asia to modern Western banks, it explores how empires manipulate fortunes across generations — trapping generals, aristocrats, and even nations.
> ⚠️ Not a light read. This novel requires focus and rewards those who listen through to the very end — where the biggest revelations unfold.
Readers say:
> “A brilliant blend of financial history and suspense.”
“A sharp, unpredictable thriller with real-world relevance.”
---
✅ Why You Should Listen
• Fast-paced — No filler, just substance
• Deeply thought-provoking — Questions power, wealth, and legacy
• Globally inspired — From Eastern dynasties to Western finance
• Critically acclaimed — Multiple Amazon bestseller rankings
• Immersive — For listeners who value depth and surprise
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📣 Hashtags
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame
#Tedatom
#FreeAudiobook
#FinancialThriller
#HistoricalThriller
#BarnesAndNoble
#ReadToTheEnd
#SmartFiction
#Bestseller2025
#ConspiracyFiction
August 1, 2025
Paperback Giveaway Has Begun!
🎉 Paperback Giveaway Has Begun! 📚
The Emperor & Financial Game — a #1 Amazon Bestseller in:
🏆 Historical Chinese Fiction
🏆 Two-Hour Business & Money Short Reads
🥈 #2 in Wealth Management
This gripping and fast-paced novel is perfect for readers who enjoy strategic intrigue, financial conspiracies, and historical mysteries rooted in real-world events.
💡 More than just a story, this book is a powerful lesson in Wealth Management — offering insights and secrets you won’t find in any textbook.
🗓️ Giveaway ends on August 12, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to win a free copy!
🔗 Goodreads Giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
📖 Also available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VF3RTS
#Giveaway #AmazonBestseller #WealthManagement #HistoricalFiction #FinancialThriller #ChineseHistory #MoneyAndPower #Tedatom #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #StrategicFiction #GoodreadsGiveaway #BookGiveaway #HiddenLessons #MustRead #NotInTextbooks
The Emperor & Financial Game — a #1 Amazon Bestseller in:
🏆 Historical Chinese Fiction
🏆 Two-Hour Business & Money Short Reads
🥈 #2 in Wealth Management
This gripping and fast-paced novel is perfect for readers who enjoy strategic intrigue, financial conspiracies, and historical mysteries rooted in real-world events.
💡 More than just a story, this book is a powerful lesson in Wealth Management — offering insights and secrets you won’t find in any textbook.
🗓️ Giveaway ends on August 12, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to win a free copy!
🔗 Goodreads Giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
📖 Also available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VF3RTS
#Giveaway #AmazonBestseller #WealthManagement #HistoricalFiction #FinancialThriller #ChineseHistory #MoneyAndPower #Tedatom #TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #StrategicFiction #GoodreadsGiveaway #BookGiveaway #HiddenLessons #MustRead #NotInTextbooks
July 31, 2025
GOODREADS REVIEWS
⭐️ Goodreads Reviews on The Emperor & Financial Game
Link: Goodreads Page
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the most surprising short novels I’ve ever read. What starts as historical fiction turns into a generational, international thriller.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There’s a trap within a trap. You won’t get it unless you think. This book challenges your assumptions.”
⭐⭐⭐ “Very clever, but not for casual readers. You need to really pay attention.”
⭐ “Too complicated for my taste. Not really into financial history or conspiracy.”
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #AmazonBestseller #BookGiveaway #AuthorJourney #IndieAuthor #BookRatings #ReviewSuppressed #HistoricalFiction #ReaderLove #Tedatom #BookCommunity
Link: Goodreads Page
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of the most surprising short novels I’ve ever read. What starts as historical fiction turns into a generational, international thriller.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There’s a trap within a trap. You won’t get it unless you think. This book challenges your assumptions.”
⭐⭐⭐ “Very clever, but not for casual readers. You need to really pay attention.”
⭐ “Too complicated for my taste. Not really into financial history or conspiracy.”
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #AmazonBestseller #BookGiveaway #AuthorJourney #IndieAuthor #BookRatings #ReviewSuppressed #HistoricalFiction #ReaderLove #Tedatom #BookCommunity
THE HIDDEN COST OF GOING #1 ON AMAZON
Our first giveaway campaign was a great success — it helped The Emperor & Financial Game become an Amazon #1 Bestseller. 🏆
However, the sudden spike in ratings and reviews triggered Amazon’s automated system to flag unusual activity.
😕 As a result, many genuine 5-star reviews were suppressed, while a single 1-star rating without saying was still displayed — pulling down the book’s average rating unfairly.
It’s frustrating, especially because the book has received so much love and thoughtful feedback from real readers. But we move forward — with the support of readers who truly understand the story behind The Emperor & Financial Game. 🙏📖
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #AmazonBestseller #BookGiveaway #AuthorJourney #IndieAuthor #BookRatings #ReviewSuppressed #HistoricalFiction #ReaderLove #Tedatom #BookCommunity
However, the sudden spike in ratings and reviews triggered Amazon’s automated system to flag unusual activity.
😕 As a result, many genuine 5-star reviews were suppressed, while a single 1-star rating without saying was still displayed — pulling down the book’s average rating unfairly.
It’s frustrating, especially because the book has received so much love and thoughtful feedback from real readers. But we move forward — with the support of readers who truly understand the story behind The Emperor & Financial Game. 🙏📖
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #AmazonBestseller #BookGiveaway #AuthorJourney #IndieAuthor #BookRatings #ReviewSuppressed #HistoricalFiction #ReaderLove #Tedatom #BookCommunity
July 30, 2025
AUDIOBOOK IS OFFICIALLY LIVE!
🚨 AUDIOBOOK IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🎧
I'm thrilled to announce that the audiobook edition of my Amazon bestselling novel
The Emperor & Financial Game
is now available — starting with Kobo and Walmart, and expanding soon across nearly every major platform.
🎧 Now available on:
✅ Kobo
✅ Walmart
📢 Coming soon to:
▶️ Spotify
▶️ Audible
▶️ Audiobooks
▶️ Everand (Scribd)
▶️ NOOK Audiobooks
▶️ TuneIn
▶️ Baker & Taylor
▶️ Bibliotheca
▶️ OverDrive (for libraries & schools)
🔗 Listen now on Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/...
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🏆 Amazon Bestseller Rankings (as of June 30, 2025):
✔️ #1 — Two-Hour Business & Money Short Reads
✔️ #1 — Historical Chinese Fiction
✔️ #2 — Wealth Management
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💡 What’s it about?
> What if a powerful general in the early 1900s deposited a fortune into an American bank — and a century later, his descendants are caught in a global web of deception trying to reclaim it?
The Emperor & Financial Game is a gripping blend of history, finance, conspiracy, and cross-cultural tension — now brought to life in audio form.
Whether you’re driving, walking, or relaxing, the audiobook brings the experience to you — anytime, anywhere.
---
🙏 Thanks to all the readers who helped this book become a bestseller.
The audiobook journey has just begun — and I’m excited to share it with you.
🎧 Give it a listen. Let me know what part shocks you the most.
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #Tedatom #Audiobook #Bestseller #HistoricalFiction #FinancialThriller #EastMeetsWest #KoboAudiobook #SpotifyAudiobooks #AudibleSoon #AudiobooksDotCom #Everand #Scribd #Nook #TuneIn #OverDrive #LibraryAccess #IndieAuthor
I'm thrilled to announce that the audiobook edition of my Amazon bestselling novel
The Emperor & Financial Game
is now available — starting with Kobo and Walmart, and expanding soon across nearly every major platform.
🎧 Now available on:
✅ Kobo
✅ Walmart
📢 Coming soon to:
▶️ Spotify
▶️ Audible
▶️ Audiobooks
▶️ Everand (Scribd)
▶️ NOOK Audiobooks
▶️ TuneIn
▶️ Baker & Taylor
▶️ Bibliotheca
▶️ OverDrive (for libraries & schools)
🔗 Listen now on Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/...
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🏆 Amazon Bestseller Rankings (as of June 30, 2025):
✔️ #1 — Two-Hour Business & Money Short Reads
✔️ #1 — Historical Chinese Fiction
✔️ #2 — Wealth Management
---
💡 What’s it about?
> What if a powerful general in the early 1900s deposited a fortune into an American bank — and a century later, his descendants are caught in a global web of deception trying to reclaim it?
The Emperor & Financial Game is a gripping blend of history, finance, conspiracy, and cross-cultural tension — now brought to life in audio form.
Whether you’re driving, walking, or relaxing, the audiobook brings the experience to you — anytime, anywhere.
---
🙏 Thanks to all the readers who helped this book become a bestseller.
The audiobook journey has just begun — and I’m excited to share it with you.
🎧 Give it a listen. Let me know what part shocks you the most.
#TheEmperorAndFinancialGame #Tedatom #Audiobook #Bestseller #HistoricalFiction #FinancialThriller #EastMeetsWest #KoboAudiobook #SpotifyAudiobooks #AudibleSoon #AudiobooksDotCom #Everand #Scribd #Nook #TuneIn #OverDrive #LibraryAccess #IndieAuthor
Lullaby of Silence
LULLABY OF SILENCE
By Tedotom
I stand, watching the sky tinted with purple haze,
A gap in the clouds opens a dreamlike gate.
The wind is still. The leaves whisper old tales.
Each silence is a lullaby of li ...more
By Tedotom
I stand, watching the sky tinted with purple haze,
A gap in the clouds opens a dreamlike gate.
The wind is still. The leaves whisper old tales.
Each silence is a lullaby of li ...more
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