Jennifer McMahon
@jmcm.bsky.social
IRISH writer, repped by Brian Langan, Storyline Literary Agency. Winner, All-Ireland Scholarships Creative Writing Award (public caterory), Novel Fair '23. Shortlisted, Short Story of the Year at the Irish Book Awards '23. Words in many places.
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Jennifer McMahon
@jmcm.bsky.social
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Jennifer McMahon is an Irish author, represented by Storyline Literary Agency.
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You can find a more detailed bio, and links to interviews and to some of my published work at linktr.ee/authorjmcm
In today's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social post, I reflect on what for me feels like a major turning point in my literary career.
And it all happened in Doolin!
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And it all happened in Doolin!
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I fell in love in Doolin
Reflecting on the University of Limerick Creative Writing Winter School 2025
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November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
In today's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social post, I reflect on what for me feels like a major turning point in my literary career.
And it all happened in Doolin!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/i-fell-in-...
And it all happened in Doolin!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/i-fell-in-...
I have an interesting new post up on Into The Workshop, in which I attempt to arrive at a definition of story.
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Once upon a time...
What does it take to make a story?
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November 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I have an interesting new post up on Into The Workshop, in which I attempt to arrive at a definition of story.
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/once-upon-...
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/once-upon-...
Me performing and acting as MC, one of three, at our Open Mic night at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social Creative Writing Winter School in Doolin this week! What an incredible experience!
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Me performing and acting as MC, one of three, at our Open Mic night at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social Creative Writing Winter School in Doolin this week! What an incredible experience!
I have a new post up on Into The Workshop, about the role faith might play in the novel Angel Fall!
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A matter of faith
Faith and prejudice in Angel Fall
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November 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I have a new post up on Into The Workshop, about the role faith might play in the novel Angel Fall!
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/a-matter-o...
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/a-matter-o...
I'm over the moon to announce that my novellete Athena's Shadow will be published by Tir Literary Magazine @tirmag.org in early 2026, along with an audio version of it!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I'm over the moon to announce that my novellete Athena's Shadow will be published by Tir Literary Magazine @tirmag.org in early 2026, along with an audio version of it!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
I love this story and couldn't be happier to see it getting out into the world in this form!
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain 🌧️☂️☂️🌧️🌧️☔️
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain 🌧️☂️☂️🌧️🌧️☔️
In today's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post, I get all spiritual about my neurofunky brain!
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Resistance is futile!
In which Jennifer gets all spiritual about her neurofunky brain
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November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In today's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post, I get all spiritual about my neurofunky brain!
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www.frazzledlit.com/p/resistance...
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Jennifer’s articles are very practical and insightful. It’s always good in a busy life to stop and think.
In this morning's @frazzledlitmag craft post, I ponder this writing life, its joys and complications, and the value of community.
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Busy, busy, busy...
In which Jennifer muses about this writing life
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November 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Jennifer’s articles are very practical and insightful. It’s always good in a busy life to stop and think.
In this morning's @frazzledlitmag craft post, I ponder this writing life, its joys and complications, and the value of community.
www.frazzledlit.com/p/busy-busy-...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/busy-busy-...
Busy, busy, busy...
In which Jennifer muses about this writing life
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November 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
In this morning's @frazzledlitmag craft post, I ponder this writing life, its joys and complications, and the value of community.
www.frazzledlit.com/p/busy-busy-...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/busy-busy-...
We're nearly down to the wire for submissions of short stories, CNF, flash and poetry for Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social.
Closes at midnight GMT tomorrow, so get those pieces in!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
Closes at midnight GMT tomorrow, so get those pieces in!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
Come on in, and join the Frazz Family!
We are OPEN for submissions!
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October 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
We're nearly down to the wire for submissions of short stories, CNF, flash and poetry for Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social.
Closes at midnight GMT tomorrow, so get those pieces in!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
Closes at midnight GMT tomorrow, so get those pieces in!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
Reposted by Jennifer McMahon
Another craft post from Jennifer. @jmcm.bsky.social. Some more useful free advice from this supportive EIC.
In this week's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post, I consider meaning-making, who makes it and why it's important.
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Listen up, this is important!
In which Jennifer considers meaning-making
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October 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Another craft post from Jennifer. @jmcm.bsky.social. Some more useful free advice from this supportive EIC.
In this week's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post, I consider meaning-making, who makes it and why it's important.
www.frazzledlit.com/p/listen-up-...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/listen-up-...
Listen up, this is important!
In which Jennifer considers meaning-making
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October 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In this week's Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social craft post, I consider meaning-making, who makes it and why it's important.
www.frazzledlit.com/p/listen-up-...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/listen-up-...
Continuing on from my last post on Into The Workshop, I look at the meaning of angels in Scar's strange world, and the legend of the fall.
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A time of angels
Angels and the legend of the fall
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October 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Continuing on from my last post on Into The Workshop, I look at the meaning of angels in Scar's strange world, and the legend of the fall.
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/a-time-of-...
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/a-time-of-...
Reposted by Jennifer McMahon
We’re super excited about Jennifer’s story, and can’t wait to keep reading!
Submissions are open through Dec 7; submit your work and join the excellent innovative fiction we’ve begun to receive for this contest.
All entries get a digital issue and a month of @chillsubs.bsky.social membership!
Submissions are open through Dec 7; submit your work and join the excellent innovative fiction we’ve begun to receive for this contest.
All entries get a digital issue and a month of @chillsubs.bsky.social membership!
I'm delighted that one of my all-time favourite stories has made the shortlist for the 2026 Leopold Bloom Prize for Innovative Narration, run by those lovely people over at L'Esprit Literary Review @lespritlit.bsky.social. Couldn't be happier!
October 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We’re super excited about Jennifer’s story, and can’t wait to keep reading!
Submissions are open through Dec 7; submit your work and join the excellent innovative fiction we’ve begun to receive for this contest.
All entries get a digital issue and a month of @chillsubs.bsky.social membership!
Submissions are open through Dec 7; submit your work and join the excellent innovative fiction we’ve begun to receive for this contest.
All entries get a digital issue and a month of @chillsubs.bsky.social membership!
I'm delighted that one of my all-time favourite stories has made the shortlist for the 2026 Leopold Bloom Prize for Innovative Narration, run by those lovely people over at L'Esprit Literary Review @lespritlit.bsky.social. Couldn't be happier!
October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I'm delighted that one of my all-time favourite stories has made the shortlist for the 2026 Leopold Bloom Prize for Innovative Narration, run by those lovely people over at L'Esprit Literary Review @lespritlit.bsky.social. Couldn't be happier!
I've spent the last 2 days catching up on the wonderful CNF pieces we've received for Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social. It's truly an honour to bear witness to so many personal stories of struggle and crisis, so I want you to know that we SEE and APPRECIATE you, and are grateful for your trust ❤️🔥
October 24, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I've spent the last 2 days catching up on the wonderful CNF pieces we've received for Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social. It's truly an honour to bear witness to so many personal stories of struggle and crisis, so I want you to know that we SEE and APPRECIATE you, and are grateful for your trust ❤️🔥
Reposted by Jennifer McMahon
Our readers and EICs are really loving the work you are sending us! Keep the words coming till 31st October!
@kerrybyrne.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.social
@louloumach.bsky.social
@valpoet.bsky.social
@jmcm.bsky.social
@lozzawriting.bsky.social
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@kerrybyrne.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.social
@louloumach.bsky.social
@valpoet.bsky.social
@jmcm.bsky.social
@lozzawriting.bsky.social
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October 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Our readers and EICs are really loving the work you are sending us! Keep the words coming till 31st October!
@kerrybyrne.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.social
@louloumach.bsky.social
@valpoet.bsky.social
@jmcm.bsky.social
@lozzawriting.bsky.social
www.frazzledlit.com/p/meet-the-t...
@kerrybyrne.bsky.social
@paulwritespoems.bsky.social
@louloumach.bsky.social
@valpoet.bsky.social
@jmcm.bsky.social
@lozzawriting.bsky.social
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My new project, INTO THE WORKSHOP, is live this morning! Check out the first post at the link below, and please subscribe to keep up with the latest developments!
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In the beginning
Introducing the big idea behind Into The Workshop
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October 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
My new project, INTO THE WORKSHOP, is live this morning! Check out the first post at the link below, and please subscribe to keep up with the latest developments!
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/in-the-beg...
www.intotheworkshop.com/p/in-the-beg...
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Some CNF advice from our @jmcm.bsky.social , @frazzledlit.bsky.social Well worth a read if you're planning to submit to us before the end of the month!
In today's post from @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I talk about what we look for in creative non-fiction submissions.
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
The true colour of your soul
Jennifer shares what appeals to us in Creative Non-Fiction
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October 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Some CNF advice from our @jmcm.bsky.social , @frazzledlit.bsky.social Well worth a read if you're planning to submit to us before the end of the month!
In today's post from @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I talk about what we look for in creative non-fiction submissions.
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
The true colour of your soul
Jennifer shares what appeals to us in Creative Non-Fiction
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October 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
In today's post from @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I talk about what we look for in creative non-fiction submissions.
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
Reposted by Jennifer McMahon
Writer @jmcm.bsky.social gives such generous support to the writing community in Ireland, through Frazzled Lit & the creative community sessions she organises - please consider supporting her in raising the funds she needs for a learning opportunity gofund.me/6663f9001
Donate to Get me to the University of Limerick Winter School, organized by Jennifer McMahon
Hi, my name is Jennifer McMahon. I'm an Irish writer, and have a p… Jennifer McMahon needs your support for Get me to the University of Limerick Winter School
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October 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Writer @jmcm.bsky.social gives such generous support to the writing community in Ireland, through Frazzled Lit & the creative community sessions she organises - please consider supporting her in raising the funds she needs for a learning opportunity gofund.me/6663f9001
I could use your help with my fundraiser on GoFundMe, to help me get to the University of Limerick Creative Writing Winter School this November.
Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts. gofund.me/cfd271c79
Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts. gofund.me/cfd271c79
Donate to Get me to the University of Limerick Winter School, organized by Jennifer McMahon
Hi, my name is Jennifer McMahon. I'm an Irish writer, and have a p… Jennifer McMahon needs your support for Get me to the University of Limerick Winter School
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October 9, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I could use your help with my fundraiser on GoFundMe, to help me get to the University of Limerick Creative Writing Winter School this November.
Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts. gofund.me/cfd271c79
Please share, support, or donate – every small action counts. gofund.me/cfd271c79
I did a wee video message to celebrate the first anniversary of the publication of Issue 1 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social!
Check it out at:
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Check it out at:
www.frazzledlit.com/p/we-are-one...
We are ONE YEAR OLD today!
An anniversary message from Jennifer, our joint EIC
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October 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I did a wee video message to celebrate the first anniversary of the publication of Issue 1 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social!
Check it out at:
www.frazzledlit.com/p/we-are-one...
Check it out at:
www.frazzledlit.com/p/we-are-one...
In our next post about what we look for in submissions to @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I consider the elements of good flash fiction, with reference to the wise words of @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social!
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www.frazzledlit.com/p/zap-me-baby
Zap me, baby!
Jennifer shares what lights her up in flash fiction
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October 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In our next post about what we look for in submissions to @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I consider the elements of good flash fiction, with reference to the wise words of @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/zap-me-baby
www.frazzledlit.com/p/zap-me-baby
Submissions to Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social are now OPEN for the whole of October!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
Come on in, and join the Frazz Family!
We are OPEN for submissions!
www.frazzledlit.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Submissions to Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social are now OPEN for the whole of October!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...