Michael’s answer to “When will "The First Empire" be published?” > Likes and Comments

Please take as much time as you need to find the right circumstances that are the most favorable to you. I am just as eager as your other fans to read this, but I also realize that this is your livelihood at stake here, and if we want a steady stream of your excellent creativity, we will have to hope that you get the best deal that you can and that we will have to be patient.

Good things are worth waiting for. Looking forward to reading it.

Indeed. What the guy above said...

Thanks to both of you. I'm always amazed and honored by the amazing support of readers. It's so nice to see people concerned about author's likelihood, especially in a day and age when piracy is so rampant.

Ouch...

Okay... I'll be truthful with you Michael. Theft of Swords. Umm, I actually read the pirated ebook when a friend asked me to "Try it! It's awesome!"

Couldn't pass up the chance to read a book for free...

But once I'd read it, I got myself all 3 paperbacks as a gift to myself on my next birthday. Hope you don't start hating me...

Abhisek, No I don't hate pirates...and am grateful that you ended up buying the books. That's always the hope...that those who pirate will eventually like it enough to pay for it. I know the temptation is hard to resist, but when you remember that paying authors is what makes it possible for them to write you more great stories, then it might take the sting out.