Tim O'Rahilly

Author, blogger, scientist, geek, teacher. Life-Coach, Lover of facts, teller of stories and dreamer of dreams. 🏳‍🌈🌈

[Tim O'Rahilly @timorahilly]

I've always had mixed feelings about Armistice Day I believe war to be the most futile of human activities but that does not take away from the respect owed to the fallen. So many have lost their lives defending freedoms & beliefs. Remember but please let's learn something too.

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A lovely message today from a past pupil who I had the pleasure of teaching over 30 years ago reminded me of the importance of teachers in our lives.

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UK author M. John Harrison wins the Booker Prize for his enigmatic novel "The End of Everything", which echoes concerns about artificial intelligence in a darkly satirical depiction of post-apocalyptic Britain

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'Baffling but brilliant' post-apocalyptic novel The End of Everything wins Booker Prize https://t.co/mn0VCvxMiD

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Any more fans of crazy wordplay out there?

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M John Harrison has won the £50,000 Booker Prize 2026 for The End of Everything (Serpent’s Tail), with the novel described by chair of judges Mary Beard as a “book that turns you upside down, raises a wry smile and, surprisingly, given the subject matter, leaves you with a twinge of optimism”.👇 https://t.co/hiAVlShCyw

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Author M John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026, becoming oldest recipient of award aged 81 https://t.co/r5kpuaq9vj

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Here is a bonus episode of Instant Classics.. in which Charlotte and I discuss things classical at the FT Weekend Festival: Greek tragedy, tech bros, the Bayeux tapestry and more https://t.co/8Zu9lPrfOc

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Books and Reading #151
A wise and insightful quote from that writer, activist and all round icon Gloria Steinem who sadly passed away a couple of months ago. #bookstagram #readersofìnstagram

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My most seasonal short story is a cosy romance with a big spoonful of paternal reconciliation. When a snowstorm strands the three men for the holiday it seems that the best gift might not be under the Christmas tree. The book is available now from Amazon or to download from KU

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What would you find in a Pompeian cupboard? Here I take a look at one of the newest discoveries on the ancient site -- and wonder what it really tell us: https://t.co/uXAaH9B878

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Here is my view about cupboards in Pompeii!

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Short story set In London during the run up to Christmas. A student finds a mislaid diary on arrival at Heathrow. Reuniting the diary with its owner leads to unexpected adventures for both men. If you like your stories romantic, and without a care for age or culture give it a go.

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Medea didn't just kill her children. There was her brother too ...and that was only the start of it. She nearly got rid of the the "hero" Theseus...(another one, like Jason, with a record of abandoning women). https://t.co/lpNkKnLA3R

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This great initiative at Books on the Hill, St Albans has a dozen writers in residence from 6am all working on their personal writing projects.

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My short story Taught to Love a gentle romance. Teacher Rob meets the widowed father of one of his pupils & commits to helping the grieving pair. As the chemistry between the 2 men develops, it's young Sam who sees an opportunity to play Cupid & fill the gap in his Dad's life

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Books and reading #149
When you've had enough of peopling, pick up a book!
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October reading done & dusted! 2 excellent non-fiction books. 4 awesome MM stories. Another dip into Agatha Christie shorts & some further exploration of wolf/shifter lore. Some outstanding mystery/crime novels & a brilliant adventure involving a monitor lizard and a blimp!

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@marievansauthor For the moment yes - Kindle+

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If you like your men masculine and romantic and your stories sporty and spicy then this one is for you. Rugby player Richard meets physiotherapist Alan then the chemistry happens! Available in paperback and from KU #bookstagram #indiewriter #tjmasters #handsofpower