The Storms issue V
Pushcart Prize nominees

@helenlaycock.bsky.social
@seanmcnicholl.bsky.social
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⚡️Meet the Stormers of Issue V

@seanmcnicholl.bsky.social is an Irish GP and writer. His work has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize, as well as for Best of the Net and Best Microfiction. He lives in county Armagh.
 
The Storms is supported by #fingalarts & @dublincityoflit.bsky.social

Following the launch of the latest edition of our é-zine on the theme ‘Freedom’ we are going to do a regular spotlight on each piece we have featured.

First up is the #shortstory - ‘Anywhere, Anywhen, Anywhy’ by @seanmcnicholl.bsky.social

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It truly is an honour to put together each issue of The Storms, to see the community grow into the Storms family.

Rhona & I are overjoyed to add @seanmcnicholl.bsky.social to our list of contributors and can’t wait for you all to experience The Third Pint 🎉

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Coming soon on Raw Lit - Issue 6
On Italian Grass
Fiction by Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social
&
The Sunday Game
Photography by Seán McNicholl @seanmcnicholl.bsky.social

Thank you so much again for all you do!
One of the best lit mags out there!
So delighted and honoured to be part of this family! ❤️❤️❤️

At the moment I’m working on my second novel, as well as experimenting with different short stories. I have photograph being published with Raw Lit Mag
and a new story coming out with
Trasna at the end of this week as well, so it’s a good end to the month!

Would be an honour!
Hopefully the accent isn’t too strong or broad!

Being a GP is truly humbling—you see people at their most vulnerable, how they react to life’s stresses, and witness both the best and worst of humanity. I draw on those experiences to put raw, authentic emotion on the page.

I like to use innocence and vulnerability in stories to heighten emotional resonance, alongside believable, authentic characters with high stakes. Sensory details and relatable content help to immerse the reader and so emotional triggers hit harder.

It’s an absolute honour to be back amongst you all at Intrepidus! Thank you so much for all that you do, all your support, and for publishing this story - it couldn’t have found a better home!