Rik
rikohare.com
Rik
@rikohare.com
UK Sci-fi author. Member of the BSFA. Writing stories of ordinary people, impossible choices and extraordinary worlds. Debut novel Judgement out 2026.
Website: www.rikohare.com
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October 12, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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“Five stars for a ripping, gripping, and heartwarming read from a master story teller.”

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February 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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“You smell of disappointment,” I said, leaning close enough for him to see the constellation of freckles on my shoulder, a cartography of places I wanted him to know he would never visit.

👉https://trombalazana.substack.com/p/the-cartography-of-freckles
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Thank you #readers for trying Skinwalker Medium, #finalist, New Mexico Book #Awards
#2 in #NativeAmerican Literature (Kindle Store)
#2 in #Indigenous Literature & Fiction eBooks
#4 in Historical #Thrillers (Kindle Store) tinyurl.com/ehe9trvu
February 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Word of the day
February 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
After the brief sunny spell yesterday, it's great to be back to pouring rain outside - said no-one, ever.

#writingcommunity #itsraininginbristolagain
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Restarted my blog with a post about the setting for #Judgement. Want to know what an O'Neill cylinder is? Take a look.

#sciencefiction #worldbuilding

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O'Neill Cylinders: Living Among the Stars | Rik O'Hare
What are O'Neill cylinders and could we really live in space? Sci-fi author Rik O'Hare explores the real science behind the orbital habitat in his novel Judgement.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Brilliant, hilarious, and 100% accurate
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Welcome to the Group Chat
There's a new member, whether you like it or not!
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February 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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I know some people are embarrassed about promoting the release of a new book, but don't think of it as simply the product of your own mind and effort. Think about all the people at your publisher, who have invested their time and talent into producing your book. Celebrate what is a team effort.
February 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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NOT A LIFT, BUT, #WritingCommunity, This is the SINGLE MOST Important post that I believe should be posted EVERY DAY by every author so teachers and readers shop here first. IMHO steal and repost!
February 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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What is happening?!? 😃

Yesterday I was three-millionth in the Kindle store and today I’m closing in on top 100 in my genres. 🤯

Best. Birthday. Ever. 🎈
February 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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25 years in the future most of Northern England is a wildland inaccessible to humans... Then two children unexpectedly get stranded there!

Wildlands is a terrific kids book, and we've got a whole themed activity day + author event as a half term treat next Tuesday, so do pop in!

#IpswichEvents
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Excited to announce on 17/2 we'll be hosting a Wildlands ACTIVITY DAY during half term, with author Brogen Murphy as special guest for an author Q&A at 11am!

Wildlands is a brilliant fun read for kids who love adventure, survival stories, animals, nature, and looking after the planet 💚

#Ipswich
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February 11, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Meet my precious home barista machine. A proper bean to cup beauty which delivers gorgeous, steaming hot coffee.

Want to know my guilty secret?

Aldi coffee beans 😁 Sshhhhh!

#writerslife #writingcommunity #coffee
February 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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v1.116 is rolling out now!

For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts.
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
This is amazing. Worth watching the whole vid as they show the failures too.

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Atlas Airborne | Boston Dynamics & @rai-inst
YouTube video by Boston Dynamics
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February 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Me Yesterday: That's a good idea, I should write it down so I don't forget it when I reach that part of the document.

Me Today: Oh no.
February 9, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Folding the pages of a borrowed book is bad book etiquette.

Dungeon behavior, really.
February 6, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Just a reminder, if you sign up to my monthly newsletter- you get a free short story based in the world of #Judgement.

Why does Martal Strand hate heights?

#booksky #ScienceFiction #debutauthor

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Sci-Fi author Rik O'Hare writes gripping sci-fi and speculative fiction. Explore his work and join his newsletter for exclusive updates
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February 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
In Judgement, ELLE4 is an 18km long, 2km diameter cylindrical habitat orbiting Earth. It spins to give the effect of gravity on its inner skin,where everyone lives. A 'sun' fusion reactor at each provides heat & light. Paradise?

#februaryworldbuilders #ScienceFiction #indieauthor
#FebruaryWorldbuilders. What is the scope or size of your world, or the 'space' of the story you're writing? Does it take place on a planet? Across a galaxy? Perhaps you're only writing about one small country or even a city. Or perhaps you have many planets/worlds?
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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February 3, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Why is writing a synopsis so hard?
#writingcommunity #amwriting
February 2, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Before sitting down to write, I like to ask 3 questions;
What if?
Why?
So what?
Answer them, and I've got my story.

#amwriting #writingcommunity #sciencefiction
February 2, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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Every time I think I’m promoting too much, someone comes along who has no idea I have anything coming out. So those of you who are sick of me, I’m sorry. Please bear with me. I’m posting for those neglected by the algo in the hopes they’ll somehow see it. 🙂 (P.S. my new book is out in 3 days!)
January 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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2026 was a wild year, huh?

...What do you mean it's only the end of January?
January 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM