Rik Johnston

Rik Johnston grew up in a small town in rural Idaho, dreaming of adventures in far off places. Instead of visiting those places, he created the places he dreamed of and the people who inhabited them on paper. Having been raised in the rich tapestry of the 70's and 80's, Rik was inspired by the great Science Fiction epics that were a product of the time and they served as an inspiration for the stories you can find here.

The Chronicles of John Alkali began as a series of short stories written in his teenage years, and published in his local newspaper in 1988. The current novels are a culmination and the evolution of those stories, brought to fruition through years of development.

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• Coffee & Philosophy: A Book of Poetry 2nd Edition on Aug. 04, 2016
  
  This book is a quick read, perfect for a day at the park or the beach, when you're looking for something light and fun. I enjoyed the wit and humor in this simple collection of poetry. Give it a shot, free is a great price for the fun you'll have reading this.
  
• The Balancing Act: The Importance of Balance in Architecture and in Life on Oct. 18, 2016
  
  A quick read! This piece was well thought out, inspirational and beautiful in it's presentation! I feel as if I opened a door to understanding something I hadn't really thought about before, and I could become better for it. It takes no more than 10 minutes tops to read this, and I would suggest this for others.
  
• Poems in my Mind on Oct. 18, 2016
  
  This is a collection of really nice poetry. You can tell that the author poured his heart into these, and took his time to convey the message that he was hoping to. Tender and inspirational. Thank you for writing this.
  
• Ramblings (Part 1) on April 21, 2017
  
  The title is right. The author says some thought provoking things, but it's wide and unfocused, unpredictable. It's an interesting read, if you can get into the writer's head.
  
• More Coffee & Philosophy: Another Book of Poetry, 2nd Edition on June 16, 2018
  
  This entry is a witty and worthy follow up to his original work, in both style and substance. The meat and potatoes of this manuscript gives you glimpses into the writer’s mind and emotional state, mirroring the monotony of day to day micro adventures, but with a twist of sarcasm, a pinch of humility, and seasoned with a dash of faith. This body of work is a reminder to me that less is indeed more, and that as we age and mature, that we find meaning in expression through methods we’ve never dreamed of. This work got me thinking again about my own creative expression, and how I will pursue it again, when the time is right. A great read, quick, concise, and to the point. The Asian stylings are a good pairing with the author’s thoughts, keeping those thoughts strictly to a rigid syllabic format work for the life lessons and musings he is trying to impart. This will get revisited from time to time for me.