Jennifer McMahon

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!

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

Vote for Jennifer's novel in the Libraro Prize! Sample chapters are now available; and I need your help!

My novel On Waters So Still is in the Libraro Prize, and I’m hoping you guys can help to get it noticed!

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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!

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!

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EXPERIENCE SHARING ACTIVATED - Short story by Alison Langley

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!
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Thanks, Deborah! And that's a super idea! I shall add it to my toolkit ❤️‍🔥

Shut up, brain! The life and times of a telepathic writer

I just dropped a new craft post over at @frazzledlit.bsky.social about the inner critic, and the telepathic writer!
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I fell in love in Doolin Reflecting on the University of Limerick Creative Writing Winter School 2025

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!
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Many thanks, @jmcm.bsky.social - I enjoyed our conversation very much.
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Neil Hegarty in conversation with Jennifer McMahon Neil discusses his novels Inch Levels and The Jewel with Jennifer

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

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

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

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

Thanks, Gearóidín!

Getting it wrong to get it right In which Jennifer muses about creative evolution and growth

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:

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New Irish Writing: Somewhere Near Waterloo by Jennifer McMahon They’re good enough to arrange a lift for me, though I suspect it’s mostly because they don’t trust me to get there on my own. My arrival at anything has always been doubtful, I have lived in that in-...

Here's the link for the online copy!
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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!

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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

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

Issue 4 - Our top picks Jennifer & Laura choose their top picks from our latest issue!

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!
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Letting go Flash fiction by Cole Beauchamp

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

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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!

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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!!!

Delighted to have 3 new pieces in the fourth issue of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social

Thank you @jmcm.bsky.social
& @lozzawriting.bsky.social

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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.

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Property Rights A short story by Abigail Williams

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

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