Jennifer McMahon

You can find a more detailed bio, and links to interviews and to some of my published work at linktr.ee/authorjmcm

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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!

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...

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!

I'm delighted to have made the shortlist for the Martello Journal's Writer's Spotlight 2025!

"Your wish is granted" on January 11th. I'm ready to be frazzled. Are you?

Very excited to be part of this issue - and reading all the other stories and pieces. Thanks again, @frazzledlit.bsky.social

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!

The wonderful writer and all round lovely person @jmcm.bsky.social needs to raise money for a new laptop - she gives so generously to the writing community in Ireland, please support her with a small donation or by sharing ❤️ gofund.me/365b21652

Front cover of Issue 4 of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social. We'll be launching the issue in nine days time, on the morning of January 11th, and boy, is it going to be a great issue! Back cover coming tomorrow!

Our last Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social post for this year is a roundup of some of our favourite craft pieces from 2025! Warning: this post may contain robots! www.frazzledlit.com/p/getting-cr...

Before we take a couple of days off to celebrate Christmas, Laura @lozzawriting.bsky.social and I want to spread some seasonal cheer with a festive @frazzledlit.bsky.social post. Featuring new poetry from Emily Cullen and Laura, and a flash fiction from me. www.frazzledlit.com/p/festive-fr...

So honoured to find myself on @frazzledlit.bsky.social 's Audio Roundup 2025! Many thanks to @jmcm.bsky.social and @lozzawriting.bsky.social for this! www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-frazzl...

At Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social, we’re celebrating the end of our second successful year in acoustic style, by posting twelve of our favourite readings from Issues 1-3. Go, listen, and give your ears a treat! www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-frazzl...

What a delightful early xmas present to be #9 on the great editors list of the Chill Subs Best Litmag Awards. Thanks to Chill Subs @chillsubs.bsky.social for running this and @jmcm.bsky.social for running this thing with me!

Wow! Frazzled Lit, Laura and I, made it to No. 9 in the Chill Subs Great Editor(s) - Best Lit Mags Award 2025! We are so grateful to everyone who voted for us, and believes in what we're doing - thank you! www.chillsubs.com/lists/great-...

In today's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post, I briefly muse about style, failure, and developing our own unique writing style. www.frazzledlit.com/p/youve-got-...

I’m excited to announce that I’ll have a flash piece published in the upcoming issue of @frazzledlit.bsky.social. Thanks @jmcm.bsky.social for believing in it and for the lovely acceptance. I can’t wait to read the issue!

Today is the last day to vote in the @chillsubs Best Lit Mags Award 2025. I wouldn't dream of telling you who you should vote for, but @frazzledlit.bsky.social would be a super choice! It takes around 5 seconds to cast your vote, so go on, do it already! www.frazzledlit.com/p/you-guys-l...

Teamwork, that's what me and Laura have. Frazzled Lit works because we work so well together. Dream team, @lozzawriting.bsky.social, that's what we are!