Michael T. Lester's Blog
January 16, 2026
Giveaway follow-up
If you received 𝑾𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒅 𝑮𝒖𝒚𝒔 through the Goodreads Giveaway, thank you for taking the time to read it.
For independent books, reviews are not cosmetic. They determine whether the book is even surfaced to other readers.
If you found the book thoughtful, challenging, or worth engaging with, a brief review on Goodreads or Amazon, even two sentences, makes a real difference.
I appreciate your time and attention either way.
For independent books, reviews are not cosmetic. They determine whether the book is even surfaced to other readers.
If you found the book thoughtful, challenging, or worth engaging with, a brief review on Goodreads or Amazon, even two sentences, makes a real difference.
I appreciate your time and attention either way.
Published on January 16, 2026 05:00
December 16, 2025
Post-Giveaway Author Update
Thank you to everyone who entered the Goodreads giveaway for 𝑾𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒅 𝑮𝒖𝒚𝒔. I appreciate the strong response and the thoughtful interest in the book.
The Kindle copies are being delivered automatically by Goodreads to the 100 winners. Five of those winners will be randomly selected to receive signed hardcover upgrades with a personalized inscription. Because these are signed and customized, delivery will take a few weeks, and I’ll reach out directly to coordinate details.
If you read the book, an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon is always appreciated. Reviews make a real difference for independent authors.
Thanks again for reading and for the engagement.
— Michael T. Lester
The Kindle copies are being delivered automatically by Goodreads to the 100 winners. Five of those winners will be randomly selected to receive signed hardcover upgrades with a personalized inscription. Because these are signed and customized, delivery will take a few weeks, and I’ll reach out directly to coordinate details.
If you read the book, an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon is always appreciated. Reviews make a real difference for independent authors.
Thanks again for reading and for the engagement.
— Michael T. Lester
Published on December 16, 2025 05:31
December 11, 2025
The Giveaway for We Are the Bad Guys Is Entering Its Final Stretch
Thank you to everyone who has entered the giveaway for We Are the Bad Guys. The response has been incredible, and it’s been great connecting with so many new readers.
If you haven’t entered yet, there are only a few days left. You can enter here for a chance to win a free Kindle copy and one of the signed hardcover upgrades:
👉 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I’m also sharing early digital copies with a handful of readers who want to start now and are willing to leave an honest review.
If that interests you, feel free to message me here on Goodreads.
Thank you again for all the support.
— Michael
If you haven’t entered yet, there are only a few days left. You can enter here for a chance to win a free Kindle copy and one of the signed hardcover upgrades:
👉 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I’m also sharing early digital copies with a handful of readers who want to start now and are willing to leave an honest review.
If that interests you, feel free to message me here on Goodreads.
Thank you again for all the support.
— Michael
Published on December 11, 2025 04:38
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