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.

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