Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social) @AuthorJmcm Twitter profile

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

2 years

I'm delighted to officially announce that I am now represented by literary agent Brian Langan at @StorylineLit ! In signing with Brian, I'm honoured to join some truly amazing writers such as @HessePhillips and Olivia Fitzsimons. A huge thank you to @BettyStenson and her

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Seriously, I don't have words! Just so thrilled to be on this list with so many fabulous writers! Congratulations to all my fellow longlistees! Woohoooo!!!! 😃

An Post Writing.ie Short Story of the Year 2023 Longlist

We were delighted to have had an incredible range and standard of stories submitted to the An Post Writing.ie Short Story of the Year Award.

www.writing.ie

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

OMG, I am so deeply honoured to have been awarded 2nd place in the @Oxfordflash . Huge congratulations to @AppleWriter and @scribblingabby , and all the finalists, shortlistees and longlistees. It's a privilege to share this space with you! ❤️

Oxford Flash Fiction Prize

@Oxfordflash

2 years

It is our pleasure to announce the winners of the winter Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2023: 1. Popman’s bin by @AppleWriter 2. City rat by @AuthorJmcm 3. The things my sister gave me by @scribblingabby New voice: Happy Little Accidents by @meg_orp

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

AND just when I thought it couldn't get any better, the Irish Independent just accepted my short story 'Life On Pluto', to will appear in the The Irish Independent on Feb 25th! They described it as 'a perfect story, beautifully written'. I'm absolutely thrilled!!!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

I'm thrilled beyond words to have won this prestigious competition, and to be in the company of such fine writers! Big thanks to chair @SMooreFitz , and prose judges Donal Ryan and Roddy Doyle. And huge congratulations to my fellow winners and shortlistees!

All Ireland Scholarships

@AIScholarships

7 months

AIS ‘Fresh Pages, New Stories’ Creative Writing Competition Winners (Public) First Place: BEAUTIFUL LIKE HER , Jennifer McMahon Second Place: DINNER AT JIM’S, Jamie O’Donoghue Third Place: THE SPARROW, THE BEAR AND THE CHIMNEY POT, Oonagh Montague Full details on our website

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

You can read my short story LIFE ON PLUTO in the @Independent_ie today, in the New Irish Writing section - very happy puppy, right here! 😃

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

It has been a great week, made even better by this! I'm absolutely delighted to have made the @BridportPrize Short Story Award shortlist! Congratulations to all the winners!

The Bridport Prize

@BridportPrize

1 year

The word is out on our Flash Fiction, Poetry, Short Story and Novel Award winners! ✨ Head to to see our 2023 results. Congrats to all who made the list!🎉 Big thanks to our judges, partners and everyone who entered. ❤️ #BridportPrizeResults #AmWriting

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Very pleased to have made the shortlist for the Fish Publishing Flash Fiction Prize, with my story 'Little Boys Have Need Of Wings'. Always so much sweeter when it's unexpected! Congratulations to the worthy winners, shortlistees and longlistees!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

So thrilled about this, and a big shout out to @HannahOrsag and the team at @HeimatReview for nominating me. Congrats to my fellow shortlistees, and big thanks to my agent Brian Langan @StorylineLit for all his support! Exhausted now, will post more tomorrow! ❤️🙂

An Post Irish Book Awards

@AnPostIBAS

1 year

Here is the 2023 shortlist for the Short Story of the Year... ✍️ In the Same Darkness – Jennifer McMahon ( @HeimatReview ) ✍️ Peace Process – Barbara Byar ( @VariantLit ) ✍️ Such a Pretty Face – Moira Fowley (Eyes Guts Throat Bones, @orionbooks )

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Wonderful news! I've just had a short story accepted by @CrannogM , to appear in the Spring 2023 issue! Seriously, I don't have words to express how grateful I am, but I sure am a very happy bunny right now! 😃😃 😃

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

4 months

Oh gosh, I'm thrilled to have made the @BathStoryAward longlist, with one of my favourite short stories! Congratulations to my fellow writers on the list, it's an honour to share this space with you!

BathShortStoryAward

@BathStoryAward

4 months

The first of our BIG announcements comes out today. Thanks to all who entered and here’s the longlist. Feel free to say you’re on it but please don’t link your name with your story at this time. Once judging is over, we’ll add the authors’ names.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Just to let y'all know, my short story LIFE ON PLUTO will be in The Irish Independent tomorrow (Saturday 25th), in the New Irish Writing section. Thank you, Ciaran Carty and @Independent_ie !

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

I'm delighted to have made the @FracturedLit Open competition shortlist! Congratulations to my fellow shortlistees!

Fractured Lit

@FracturedLit

1 year

Hey friends! Let's celebrate these writers on our OPEN contest shortlist! If you made the list, congrats and good luck! Let us know anonymously if you're still in the competition!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Absolute buzzed to have TWO of my stories on the @Oxfordflash shortlist!! 😃

Oxford Flash Fiction Prize

@Oxfordflash

2 years

We're thrilled to announce the short-list for the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2023: Our judges will be meeting on Monday to discuss the final top 10! If you are listed - please check your inboxes for details and keep your story a secret.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Haven't made many submissions this year, but I'm delighted to have received two acceptances in the last couple of days. The first is for a police-noir piece, accepted by @CowboyJamboree for their motel-themed anthology, edited by @BarbaraByar . The second is a flash tale, accepted

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

5 months

I'm delighted that my short story 'Queen Of Cork City' will be appearing in the pages of @HowlWriting ! I can't think of a better place for a story that is very dear to my heart. Thank you, @HowlWriting !

HOWL New Irish Writing

@HowlWriting

5 months

Selections for HOWL 24 have been made and everyone who submitted should have received an email. Please let us know if you haven't heard from us 🖤 We received over 2,000 submissions and it was a near impossible task to choose from such a wide variety of talent.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

The Novel Fair starts tomorrow at the @IrishWritersCtr ! Two days of pitching to top agents and publishers from around the globe, and I'm just so darned excited to be involved in this event with eleven other fabulous writers! Go us!! Please keep everything crossed for me!

Irish Writers Centre

@IrishWritersCtr

2 years

Delighted to announce that 12 emerging writers have been selected from over 300 entrants to take part in @IrishWritersCtr Novel Fair 2023 on Fri 17 and Sat 18 February. Heartfelt congratulations to all on their Novel Fair journey. See #IWCNovelFair2023

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

3 months

Check out the gorgeous cover for HOWL 24! Am so proud to have a story in this upcoming issue, and can't wait to see it in print!

HOWL New Irish Writing

@HowlWriting

3 months

Hello friends! Popping in to reveal the HOWL 24 cover. Huge gratitude to graphic artist Michael Bohan. We can't wait to share the work of this year's extraordinary writers 🖤 You can preorder HOWL 24 now at:

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

I'm excited and honoured to be part of the great literary endeavour that is @LoftBooks . Looking forward to taking up my role as Managing Editor, and working closely with @ClaireCronin83 and @june_gemmell - very exciting times ahead!!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Delighted to have been awarded a course bursary by @IrishWritersCtr , it's going to be of great benefit to me! Thanks so much, Irish Writers Centre, for making your courses accessible to disabled and low-income writers like me!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

And more great news! Thank you so much, @HeimatReview , for nominating my short story 'In The Same Darkness' for Best of the Net 2024! I'm so honoured to have been selected, and very proud to be a part of the Heimat Review family!! #BotN #BestoftheNet

Heimat Review | Issue 7 out now

@HeimatReview

1 year

We're thrilled to announce that we've submitted our first ever Best of the Net nominations! 🥳Congratulations to all our incredible writers and artists!! Keep scrolling to read and share each nominated piece. 🌟📚 #BotN #BestoftheNet

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

11 months

It has been a wonderful year for my writing, thanks to @IrishWritersCtr , @StorylineLit , @booksirelandmag , @HeimatReview , @CrannogM , @LoftBooks , @Independent_ie , @FracturedLit , @cassiesmithxmas , @DigiCharityLab , @JulianJudge1 and so many more!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Phew, that's another one done! First draft finished, now onwards to the next project!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

9 months

I'm thrilled to have made the longlist in the @FracturedLit 'Elsewhere' prize, with one of my favourite short stories!

Fractured Lit

@FracturedLit

9 months

Congrats to the writers whose flash made it on the Elsewhere prize Longlist! Writers, please celebrate loudly but anonymously! We'll be back with the shortlist next week!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

WOOHOO! So thrilled to be one of the winners of the @IrishWritersCtr Novel Fair 2023, for my novel HOUSE DEVIL! Big, BIG thank you to @DavidButlerBray and @Scarlett_for_ya for their wise guidance and support!

12 Emerging Writers Selected as the Winners of Novel Fair 2023 - Irish Writers Centre

The Irish Writers Centre is delighted to announce that 12 emerging writers have been selected from over 300 entrants to take part in Novel Fair 2023 on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 February 2023. This...

irishwriterscentre.ie

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

Huge congratulations to all our @frazzledlitmag contributors, and thanks you to everyone who submitted to us! I'm exhausted after a very tough week of final decision making, preparing the issue for publication and sending out emails. Am going quiet for a while now, so if I...

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

Delighted to wake up to an acceptance for my short story WEARING GREY, from @HeimatReview , one of my favourite literary journals. If you haven't already looked at Heimat Review, you can check out the latest issue at

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

I'm excited for the launch, and grateful to have a small piece in it about my experiences at the @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair , plus advice for anyone who's considering entering it - which you absolutely should do next September!

Books Ireland

@booksirelandmag

1 year

Well, we're doing it folks...

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 months

We got there, and so did you, and we're pretty chuffed to have received almost 1,000 subs! Huge thanks to my co-EIC @lozzawriting for her tireless work, and a big thank you to YOU for your support. We are working through the inbox and will send responses soon! Issue 1 is coming!

Frazzled Lit *closed for subs*

@frazzledlitmag

2 months

I love what we are doing here. In fact, I adore it. But there is something special about knowing that the email you received at 00.02 on the closing day was the last one for a little while. Updates soon, re all things, but for a few days ...

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

The @braylitfest winners were announced last night, and I'm immensely proud to say that I won 1st prize in the flash fiction category! The standard of entries was extremely high. I'm grateful to @DavidButlerBray , @tanyafarrelly and all the committee for their tireless work!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

I just wrote the first 30,000 words of a new novella in under three weeks. I think I need a cup of tea now, and a bit of a lie down. Only 15,000 words to go, maybe a little more. Phew! But gosh, I love it when it's just there at my fingertips.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

With Brian @StorylineLit at the @AnPostIBAS We are here!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Thank you so much @IrishWritersCtr for granting me free entry to this year's IWC Novel Fair, and for making opportunities like this accessible and affordable for disabled and low-income writers! I'm very grateful!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

My books of the year. Thank you to @Scarlett_for_ya , @elainefeeney16 , @NualaNiC , @DavidButlerBray , @CKeeganFiction and Donal Ryan, for bringing joy to my 2022, and for showing me how it should be done!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

I've been on a bit of a roll lately, and am thrilled to add a longlisting in the @FracturedLit Flash Fiction OPEN contest to my list!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Woohoo! And in another 90 mins, we'll be away! Now with the nerves 😂

Irish Writers Centre

@IrishWritersCtr

2 years

Preparations nearly finished for #NovelFair 2023! 📚

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

I have two stories in the upcoming Oxford Prize anthology, one which came second, and the other was shortlisted. These 36 stories are from the cream of flash fiction writers, and I'm immensely proud to share the space with them! The Kindle edition is available to preorder

Oxford Flash Fiction Prize

@Oxfordflash

1 year

We are thrilled to announce our next anthology 'But words can never hurt me' will be out next week! 36 amazing stories! The Kindle version is available for pre-order today, and the print copies available next week:

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

6 months

I'm delighted that my @AIScholarships winning story, 'Beautiful Like Her', is now available to read at @TheGalwayReview !

Jennifer McMahon – Beautiful Like Her

Jennifer McMahon is the overall winner of the 2024 All-Ireland Scholarships Creative Writing Award (Public), a winner of the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair, has been shortlisted for the Irish Book…

thegalwayreview.com

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Thrilled that my story IN ALL THE LOVELESS PLACES has been selected as a finalist in the @FracturedLit Flash Fiction OPEN competition! Sincere congratulations to grand prize winner Holly Burns, and my fellow finalists! Huge thanks to judge @saralippmann , and to @TommyDeanWriter !

Fractured Lit

@FracturedLit

1 year

The turnout for our OPEN contest was spectacular! So we're excited to announce our Grand prize winner and the 15 finalists, who we will publish in 2024! Congrats one and all! Big thanks to judge @saralippmann

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

And shamelessly milking this for all it's worth, I'm sharing it again! Thrilled to be among these talented and inspiring authors. Wishing my fellow winners every success at the Novel Fair. Looking forward to meeting you in February, and hearing all about your writing!

Irish Writers Centre

@IrishWritersCtr

2 years

Delighted to announce that 12 emerging writers have been selected from over 300 entrants to take part in @IrishWritersCtr Novel Fair 2023 on Fri 17 and Sat 18 February. Heartfelt congratulations to all on their Novel Fair journey. See #IWCNovelFair2023

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

A lovely picture from today at the @IrishWritersCtr ! What a super collection of literary talent, all focused in one room! Twelve and a half more days to go! We're gonna rock it!! 😃

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

29 days

In the wee small hours of tomorrow morning, while decent people do the decent thing and get a decent Sunday lie-in, I'll be at my computer, pushing buttons and bringing light to dark places. Issue 1 of @frazzledlitmag becomes self-aware circa 9am tomorrow morning!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

Delighted to receive my copy of HOWL 24 today today, within which is my short story QUEEN OF CORK CITY. I loved this protagonist and her situation so much, I've since turned the story into a full-length novel. Thanks, @HowlWriting !

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

8 months

I'm back reading my favourite author, very carefully and very slowly. I have to stop after every couple of pages to absorb Donal Ryan's powerful and moving prose. Every sentence is perfect, every word is precisely balanced. Beautiful, breathtaking, joyous writing! A true master!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

I'm very honoured to have TWO of my stories on the @Oxfordflash longlist! Love this competition!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

It's no news that I'm a huge fan of Donal Ryan, but I had occasion today to look again at the first para of The Spinning Heart. Like the first time I read it, it made me gasp. When I'm a grown-up writer, I want to write like this. I have no words to describe how great this is!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Ready to roll for the second day of the @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair 2023! Wishing my fellow winning writers the very best of luck today, and looking forward to meeting some very special people!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

3 months

HOWL 24 looks like being a tremendous collection, and I feel honoured to have a story in it. And hey, in this case you really can judge a book by its stunning cover!

HOWL New Irish Writing

@HowlWriting

3 months

Subscriptions to HOWL's annual first-edition collection of stories & poems are available only during the months of August & September, and to celebrate, we add a 20% discount. If you like, you can subscribe and save 20% at our website now:

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

My short story IN THE SAME DARKNESS is today's highlight from @HeimatReview Issue 2. Very proud of this one! #shortstory #WritingCommnunity

Heimat Review | Issue 7 out now

@HeimatReview

2 years

Today's Issue 2 highlight is Jennifer McMahon's ( @AuthorJmcm ) short story, "In the Same Darkness." Read the beginning of the story here and the full text at 💛

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Though it's not my usual genre, I'm delighted to say that one of my novels has made the longlist for the Plaza Prizes Crime First Chapters competition!

Crime: First Chapters: Long List (Top 20) - The Plaza Prizes

Read more to see if you got through to the Long List of 20.

theplazaprizes.com

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

28 days

We were deeply honoured to receive an out-of-the-blue CNF submission from none other than Nuala O'Connor @NualaNiC , author of NORA and SEABORNE. Check it out here! #seaborne #frazzledlit #annebonny #autism #neurodiverse

Life as Mask, Mask as Life

Creative non-fiction by Nuala O'Connor

www.frazzledlit.com

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

For @LoftBooks , I'm looking for that wow factor in submissions. Send us your best work! Hook us with the first line, then reel us in for a meaningful ending. I want form and function, great word choices, keen observations. I want your very best! Subs to loftbookltd @gmail .com

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Delighted to have a story in the latest issue of Crannog. Had planned to be in Galway to do a reading, but unfortunately won't make it. Next time, for definite!

Crannog magazine

@CrannogM

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Great piece from @IrishWritersCtr about #NovelFair and its many successes. AND I get a wee mention, which is just lovely, but @barbleahy was the first of the class of '23 to be signed! 🤗

Novel Fair Success Stories: 32 Debut Novels and Counting… - Irish Writers Centre

What actually happens to all those plucky and courageous Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair Winners once they abandon us here at the top of Parnell Square and set out towards glory and renown? There has...

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Have to say, this week last year, I began a course called A Novel Approach with @DavidButlerBray at the @IrishWritersCtr . It completely altered the trajectory of my career and any success I've had since then has been a result of it. If you haven't attended this course, then do!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

Our Writer to Writer section of Frazzled Lit is now LIVE, featuring in-depth interviews with: Nuala O'Connor @NualaNiC David Butler @DavidButlerBray Tommy Dean @TommyDeanWriter Matt Kendrick @MkenWrites

Writer to Writer | Frazzled Lit | Substack

A collection of video and written interviews with great writers, including Nuala O'Connor, Dave Butler, Tommy Dean and Matt Kendrick. Click to read Frazzled Lit, a Substack publication with hundreds...

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

And I'm done, and my @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair journey has come to an end. OR is it just beginning? Only time will tell, but right now, I'm ordering room service, putting my feet up, and being grateful. Thanks @IrishWritersCtr and @BettyStenson , it was a wonderful experience!!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

27 days

Was delighted to be one of this evening's readers, and felt quite humble in the presence of so many talented writers. A great event, thank you so much, @KikLodge and @SalonEurope !

European Writers Salon

@SalonEurope

27 days

The wine knowledge may be patchy, but the readings have been incredible. Thank you to our other amazing readers @NivenAudrey @AuthorJmcm @AndyPCharman @nomad_sw18

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Great day at @IrishWritersCtr for the Novel Fair prep day. So exciting to meet everyone including @orlamackey , @AlanMcgonagle , @conor_kostick and Mary Watson, plus all the winners! Roll on, the fair!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

Second draft just arrived in the post, and is all set to grow up into a third draft. Out with my blue pencil, a clear and open mind, and ready to go!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

Cover reveal day! Whoot whoot! Issue 1 lands Oct 6, featuring: @NualaNiC @DavidButlerBray @TommyDeanWriter @MkenWrites @BarbaraByar @poor_and_clean and so many more!

Frazzled Lit *closed for subs*

@frazzledlitmag

1 month

The moment you've all been waiting for! We can't wait to let you read this beautiful thing on the 6th October. Set your clocks, alarms and mark those calendars. Please make time to read!

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@AuthorJmcm

1 month

Edit one of my short stories: ✅ Edit act 1 of one of my novels: ✅ Get all my subs done for the month: ✅ Make sure Frazzled Lit is in great shape: ✅ Get Creative Community Sessions buzzing along: ✅ I might actually take the afternoon off and watch a movie!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

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I'm thrilled to see my story IN ALL THE LOVELESS PLACES up on @FracturedLit today! It's one of my fav pieces, and was a finalist in the 2023 Open flash competition!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Oooh! I'm thrilled to have one my favourite stories on the longlist for the final @RetreatWest quarterly flash longlist!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Reading back over my emails from yesterday, I noticed that not only had I made the longlist (OMG!!), but I also had a second story that made it into the top 10% of entries. I'm levitating, right now! It's a huge honour to be among so many great writers! Thank you, @Oxfordflash !

Oxford Flash Fiction Prize

@Oxfordflash

2 years

We are thrilled to announce our long-list for the summer Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2022. Congratulations to all of the authors who reached the list and for all those who entered this round.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

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I'm thrilled to have a wee story in this stunning anthology!It's out today, so head on over to Amazon and pick up a copy! Huge thanks to @BarbaraByar for her skillful editing of these beautiful works!

Cowboy Jamboree Press (all subs closed)

@CowboyJamboree

7 months

MOTEL: AN ANTHOLOGY is out in the world today from CJ Press. Edited by @BarbaraByar and packed with so much goodness. Get it in paperback or ebook y'all:

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

I had the great honour yesterday of meeting two of my literary heroes in Maynooth University, @Scarlett_for_ya and Donal Ryan, along with wonderful literary agent Brian Langan from @StorylineLit . Powerful talk about the business of writing, resounding with good humour and sage

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

And here we go! My interview with Simon at @Global_Discuss is now live! I talk about my writing, the @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair , and the writers who have influenced my journey and my craft. Hope y'all enjoy it! #TheGlobalDiscussion #WritingCommunity

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

I'm so happy to have an essay in The Irish Writers Handbook, about my experiences at @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair and offering advice to anyone wishing to submit to it. Big thanks to @booksirelandmag and @RuthMcKee for inviting me to contribute to this important writing resource!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Thanks so much to @BettyStenson and all the @IrishWritersCtr Novel Fair team for the very hard work in putting together this great event! And thank you to all the lovely agents and publishers we met, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you all!

Irish Writers Centre

@IrishWritersCtr

2 years

Thanks so much to the writers, publishers and agents who attended our #NovelFair2023 sessions today 👏 You can read more about the 12 selected emerging writers over on our website 🔗

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

I just submitted my last piece for 2022. In total, I made 190 submissions this year, to 99 journals, competitions and opportunities. I completed 2 novels, and have another two in progress. Hard-working writer, here. Just saying!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

OMG, I'm so very thrilled and proud to have one of my stories on the Oxford Prize short-list. Seriously, it's a dream come true!! Thank you so very much, @Oxfordflash !

Oxford Flash Fiction Prize

@Oxfordflash

2 years

We're thrilled to announce the short-list for the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize 2022: Our judges will be meeting today to discuss the final top 10! If you are listed - please check your inboxes for details on the next stages.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Delighted to have one of my short stories on the Retreat West Prize shortlist, and to have earned a place in the final RW anthology! Thanks so much, @RetreatWest ! 😃

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Day before the Prep Day for the @IrishWritersCtr Novel Fair! Hair done, outfit picked out, and my novel pitch is solid. Looking forward to meeting the other winners, including @cassiesmithxmas , @ChristinaCarty_ and @JillKWilson , and the judges and organisers. Such an honour!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

It was an honour and a privilege to meet 17 amazing agents and publlishers over the course of two days at the @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair . I swear, you could've powered the nation with the energy in that room! Here's the round-up!

Novel Fair 2023 Round Up - Irish Writers Centre

Friday 17 February was our first in-person Novel Fair in three years. In the room were our 12 Novel Fair winners, several of whom had travelled from the UK as well as publishers and literary agents...

irishwriterscentre.ie

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 months

Five great writers, five great talks on a free online event on Oct 19th. This event is not to be missed, but tickets are selling fast! Hurry up and book your place. We'd love to see you there!

FREE LITERARY EVENT - Talks by six brilliant emerging writers

Come along and listen to talks by five of our most talented emerging writers. This event takes places on Zoom, and is the first of two.

www.eventbrite.com

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

4 months

I'm excited to be heading Frazzled Lit with my co-founder, @lozzawriting , and for you to finally learn what we're about, which is darned good fiction, poetry and CNF. Can't wait to see what y'all send us during our submission period!

Frazzled Lit *closed for subs*

@frazzledlitmag

4 months

Good Morning Twitter! Today's the big day, the launch of Your editors are @lozzawriting and @AuthorJmcm and we're so happy to be here! We open in 10 days from 28.7-28.8. Please take this time to check out the site above, get to know us, share and write!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Me and the fabulous @LuluMack57 at the @AnPostIBAS shortlist announcement. Lauren is on the shortlist for Newcomer of the year, for her fabulous novel THE COUPLES, and my short story IN THE SAME DARKNESS is on the short story shortlist. Vote now at

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

It was a real pleasure to interview the fabulous Nuala O'Connor @NualaNiC about SEABORNE, writing and neurodivergence. Nuala is one of my literary heroes, and one of Ireland's finest writers!

Nuala O'Connor

@NualaNiC

1 month

Interview: brand new Irish lit mag @frazzledlitmag interviews me today in their Writer to Writer series. @AuthorJmcm , co-EIC, and I chat about Seaborne, craft, and neurodivergence. #seaborne #frazzledlit #annebonny #autism

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

It's the day of our Big Event, the @AnPostIBAS at the Convention Centre, with wall-to-wall literati. I'll be there with @StorylineLit and @cassiesmithxmas ! Wishing everyone a lovely evening. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

9 months

The very best of wishes to all the @IrishWritersCtr Novel Fair '24 winners today, as they meet some of the most amazing people from the industry. Great agents, publishers and authors, all together in one room. Now that's a recipe for magic! Best of luck to you all!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

3 months

I'm feeling blue about missing the Blue Marble Storytellers event yesterday, but it has given me an idea! I'm considering running an online conference entitled Creative Community Sessions. The event would feature emerging writers (who often don't get a chance to speak at events

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

What am I looking for in a story, for our next issue of @LoftBooks ? Prose so good, it makes me gasp. A first line that ignites my interest, a second one that sets it ablaze. Tight writing, great structure. And meaning! Say something worth saying. The theme is Grace. Go wild!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

8 months

Delighted to see my flash story 'Come November' in Loft Issue V, now available from the new website. My 'Ten Questions' interview is up there too! Thank you, @LoftBooks !

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

I've just entered the #WelkinPrize - Wish me luck!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

27 days

From seasoned writers to first publications, from Ireland to the UK, US and Canada, Lithuania and all over Europe, Issue 1 of @frazzledlitmag is cosmopolitan and open to all. We ❤️our contributors and their work! We ❤️ the world!

June Faraday

@faradaywrites

28 days

So incredibly happy to have my first published piece ever in Frazzled Lit’s first issue! And very excited to delve into all the other writings 🍽️

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

10 months

I'm delighted to have a piece in this about my experiences at the @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair - check out the Irish Writers Handbook, it's an excellent resource!

Books Ireland

@booksirelandmag

10 months

Budding Irish writer in the family? There’s a book for that – an excellent A to Z guide 📕 Huge thanks to @BirdyBooky for her fab review of The Irish Writers Handbook in the Sunday Independent!♥️ @BooksellingI @MadeleineKeane1 @writing_ie

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

The calibre of writers and poets we have for issue 1... seriously, guys, it's astronomical. Here's another very accomplished poet and writer, @emilyecullen , joining us with a rather unusual and captivating tale... I'll say no more! You'll just have to wait until Oct 6th!

Emily Cullen

@emilyecullen

1 month

Am thrilled to have a new short story in Issue 1 of Frazzled Lit, launching on October 6th! Thanks so much to editors Jennifer McMahon & Laura Cooney who are creating something very special & best of luck for future issues of @frazzledlitmag . Can't wait to read it in early Oct!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

I'm super pleased to have a story from Barbara Byar in issue 1 of @frazzledlitmag ! I'm very familiar with her writing and her style, of which this story is a fine example. It's dark, it's gritty, and so very plausible. Great writing!

Barbara Byar

@BarbaraByar

1 month

Delighted to have a short story in the inaugural issue of @frazzledlitmag . Jen and Laura have done an amazing job and I can't wait to read the other pieces.

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

4 months

Thirty thousand words into my current WIP, and going strong. Best one yet, perhaps? Could be!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

'She's a genius, the way she makes evil seem so normal. She can be evil while making a cake, without even blinking.' Donal Ryan, sir, you are a genius and a national treasure! The Spinning Heart is a beautiful, joyful tragedy that will live long in my heart! Thank you!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Oh, it's me, talking about the @IrishWritersCtr #NovelFair , the writers and teachers who've influenced me, and other writerly things! Coming soon, folks! 😊

The Global Discussion

@Global_Discuss

1 year

@AuthorJmcm Don’t miss the new episode with @AuthorJmcm coming soon to The Global Discussion. Follow for guest updates and new episode releases. #TheGlobalDiscussion

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

7 months

Delighted to have a new story, WEARING GREY, in @HeimatReview . Huge thank you to @HannahOrsag and team for delivering another great issue!

Heimat Review | Issue 7 out now

@HeimatReview

7 months

📖🌟Did you miss us? Issue 6 of Heimat Review is officially HERE! 🎉 Explore 34 captivating stories, thought-provoking poetry, and stunning artwork that celebrate the endless journey of learning and growth. #litmag #WritingCommunity #poetry #fiction #cnf

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Oh, that's me!

CappuccinosWexford

@cappuccinosWex

1 year

Claire Keegan ( @CKeeganFiction ) and John Banville among Wexford authors nominated in seven categories at An Post Irish Book Awards ( @AnPostIBAS ) by @Simon_Bourke28 #APIBA #Wexford

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

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I've had a really busy morning, publishing pieces and tying up loose ends. Issue 1 was a mammoth undertaking for us. We hope you enjoy the pieces we've chosen as much as we do. Right now, I'm going to rest, so forgive me if I don't comment on every post! Happy reading of issue 1!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 years

Phew, that was close! But I got a story in for the @BathFlashAward ! Best of luck to all the entrants!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 month

Delighted to have June in our inaugral issue of @frazzledlitmag !

June O'Sullivan

@OSullyj79

1 month

Am absolutely delighted and honoured to have a piece in Issue 1 of Frazzled Lit. Jennifer and Laura are making something fantastic and I can’t wait to see the great company I’ll be in. Huge thanks to them both and best of luck for future issues 👏 @frazzledlitmag October 6th!!!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

4 months

I did a little bit of reorganising of the @frazzledlitmag website this morning. If you need some inspiration to get writing for our submission period, you can read some prose, poetry and flash by our editors at this link!

Inspiration | Frazzled Lit | Substack

In this section there are four pieces of writing, two by Jennifer and two by Laura. Here at Frazzled Lit we want YOU, but in the absence of a previous issue to encourage you to read we thought it...

www.frazzledlit.com

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

1 year

Delighted to have a story in this!

Barbara Byar

@BarbaraByar

1 year

Have started editing #MOTEL stories and I'm so excited for everyone to read this Anthology. The stories are amazing!

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Jennifer McMahon (@jmcm.bsky.social)

@AuthorJmcm

2 months

What an absolutely wonderful novel, a celebration and a lament for Irish-born pirate Anne Bonny, a maverick woman who was at odds with society's expectations of her. This is a joy to read, and @NualaNiC 's prose is, as always, totally gorgeous. I adore this book! Read it!

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