I need your help! There are 5 days to go in in the Libraro prize, and my novel ON WATERS SO STILL has very poor visibility. Can I ask you please to go to the link below, create a free Reader account, scan through the chapters, Like and drop a comment. app.libraro.com/manuscript/d...

I've read Barbara Byar's @barbarabyar.bsky.social novel IN THE DESERT, was in fact one of the very first readers, even before the first draft was completed, and it is totally stunning piece of literary fiction. Read it, and you will love it! And you will never have read another book like it!

Barbara Byar@barbarabyar.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Here's a video of me and my beautiful book! open.substack.com/pub/barbarab...

I've read this novel in its entirety and it's brilliant! If you have a few spare minutes, please give Jen your support!

Jennifer McMahon@jmcm.bsky.social · 6mo ago

My novel On Waters So Still is in the Libraro Prize, and I’m hoping you guys can help to get it noticed! www.frazzledlit.com/p/vote-for-j...

My novel On Waters So Still is in the Libraro Prize, and I’m hoping you guys can help to get it noticed! www.frazzledlit.com/p/vote-for-j...

Vote for Jennifer's novel in the Libraro Prize!

Sample chapters are now available; and I need your help!

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I'll be running an online workshop on March 4th, all about giving you the best shot of success in the submissions queue! Space is limited, so book your ticket now! www.eventbrite.ie/e/frazzled-l...

Frazzled Lit: Getting published - how to increase your chances of success

Learn insider tips and tricks online to boost your chances of getting published and rocking the publishing world!

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I've just put up a new @frazzledlit.bsky.social podcast episode, Alison Langley's @langleyshields.bsky.social excellent reading of her story EXPERIENCE SHARING ACTIVATED. Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and elsewhere! open.spotify.com/episode/6un4...

EXPERIENCE SHARING ACTIVATED - Short story by Alison Langley

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I just dropped a new craft post over at @frazzledlit.bsky.social about the inner critic, and the telepathic writer! www.frazzledlit.com/p/destroying...

Shut up, brain!

The life and times of a telepathic writer

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I was in Doolin in Nov ’25 for the UL Creative Writing Winter School, and had such an amazing time. Now I’m thrilled to tell you that I’ll be going back next month, for the UL Spring Forward programme, this time as a tutor and facilitator! Can't wait! www.frazzledlit.com/p/i-fell-in-...

I fell in love in Doolin

Reflecting on the University of Limerick Creative Writing Winter School 2025

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Many thanks, @jmcm.bsky.social - I enjoyed our conversation very much. @frazzledlit.bsky.social

Jennifer McMahon@jmcm.bsky.social · 6mo ago

My interview with Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social, author of INCH LEVELS and THE JEWEL, is now live on Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social! I regard Neil as one of Ireland's most brilliant authors, so this is not to be missed! www.frazzledlit.com/p/neil-hegarty

My interview with Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social, author of INCH LEVELS and THE JEWEL, is now live on Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social! I regard Neil as one of Ireland's most brilliant authors, so this is not to be missed! www.frazzledlit.com/p/neil-hegarty

Neil Hegarty in conversation with Jennifer McMahon

Neil discusses his novels Inch Levels and The Jewel with Jennifer

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Coming this Sunday in Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social, my interview with Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social, about his novels INCH LEVELS and THE JEWEL. Neil is a true artist, and in this clip he talks about the evolution of a novel, and how the work reveals itself to the writer.

I had a lovely conversation today with @neilhegarty.bsky.social, one of Ireland's most brilliant writers, about his novels INCH LEVELS and THE JEWEL. In this clip, Neil talks about developing a routine as a writer. Catch the full interview this Sunday on Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social

Thanks so much to Jennifer for the IN THE DESERT callout in her latest craft article for @frazzledlit.bsky.social

Jennifer McMahon@jmcm.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I just dropped a new Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post this morning, in which I consider how we evolve as writers. Check it out at: www.frazzledlit.com/p/getting-it...

Nice craft post by Jennifer here which focuses less on mechanics and more on evolution of our craft. Thanks for the great mention xx

Jennifer McMahon@jmcm.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I just dropped a new Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post this morning, in which I consider how we evolve as writers. Check it out at: www.frazzledlit.com/p/getting-it...

Great story about recovery by @jmcm.bsky.social in yesterday's @independent.ie

I just dropped a new Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post this morning, in which I consider how we evolve as writers. Check it out at: www.frazzledlit.com/p/getting-it...

Getting it wrong to get it right

In which Jennifer muses about creative evolution and growth

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I'm thrilled to have a new story in New Irish Writing in the Irish Independent @independent.ie newspaper today, if you'd care to pick up a copy!

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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If you haven't yet discovered Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social, then I am here to tell you that you are missing out on one of our most, if not the most, brilliant writers there is. I am simply awestruck by his work. Seriously, get your hands on these materpieces! You'll thank me later!

Very honored to be included on this list. Thank you so much for shouting out my #poem BLANKET FORT, @lozzawriting.bsky.social @frazzledlit.bsky.social @jmcm.bsky.social

Frazzled Lit *Closed for Submissions*@frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Announcing our top picks from Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social We narrowed it down to four each that particularly resonated with us, but it was excruciating to do so. We have so much love for this issue and all in it. We hope you love them as much as we do! www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-4-ou...

Announcing our top picks from Issue 4! To be honest,our top picks are all the pieces, but we narrowed it down to four each that particularly resonated with us. We hope you love them as much as we do! www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-4-ou...

Issue 4 - Our top picks

Jennifer & Laura choose their top picks from our latest issue!

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Escape to the circus! Here's a little speculative tale about the trapeze, timing and getting more than you bargained for in a bumper issue of @frazzledlit.bsky.social ♥️to editors @jmcm.bsky.social @lozzawriting.bsky.social - a pleasure to work with you www.frazzledlit.com/p/letting-go...

Letting go

Flash fiction by Cole Beauchamp

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Thank you @frazzledlit.bsky.social for including 3 of my pieces in your fab 4th issue, another wowzer from dream team @jmcm.bsky.social and @lozzawriting.bsky.social. Links in comments.

I'm delighted to let you all know that my short story SOMEWHERE NEAR WATERLOO will appear in New Irish Writing in the Irish Independent on Saturday Jan 31st!

Thank you to frazzledlit.com @frazzledlit.bsky.social For publishing my essay, "We Want Medals for our Lost Autonomy". Thank you to Jennifer McMahon, @jmcm.bsky.social Congratulations to all the authors of Issue 4!!!

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Delighted to have 3 new pieces in the fourth issue of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social Thank you @jmcm.bsky.social & @lozzawriting.bsky.social Links in 🧵

And just like that, issue 4 is live! We are indebted to all our contributors, our readers, and audience. Thanks to the amazing @jmcm.bsky.social for putting together another terrific and most gorgeous issue. www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-4-ha...

So happy to be part of Frazzled Lit’s issue 4! Thank you @jmcm.bsky.social and @lozzawriting.bsky.social for all their hard work putting this together - looking forward to diving into everyone’s words www.frazzledlit.com/p/property-r...

Property Rights

A short story by Abigail Williams

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Issue 4 of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social has landed, and it's a super feast of poetry, short stories, flash fiction and CNF. Tuck into it at www.frazzledlit.com/p/issue-4-ha...

Here are all our amazing contributors for issue 4, which drops this Sunday! Be sure to check it out!

Jennifer McMahon@jmcm.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Here's the back cover for Issue 4 of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social with the full list of our amazing contributors. Issue 4 lands on Sunday, January 11th, and it is going to be MEGA!