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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

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...

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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!

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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...

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Vote for Jennifer's novel in the Libraro Prize!

Sample chapters are now available; and I need your help!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

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...

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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!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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...

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EXPERIENCE SHARING ACTIVATED - Short story by Alison Langley

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

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...

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Shut up, brain!

The life and times of a telepathic writer

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

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-...

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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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Neil Hegarty @neilhegarty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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

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Neil Hegarty in conversation with Jennifer McMahon

Neil discusses his novels Inch Levels and The Jewel with Jennifer

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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.

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Thanks so much to Jennifer for the IN THE DESERT callout in her latest craft article for @frazzledlit.bsky.social

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

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...

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Getting it wrong to get it right

In which Jennifer muses about creative evolution and growth

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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!

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026

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

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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!

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Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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...

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Issue 4 - Our top picks

Jennifer & Laura choose their top picks from our latest issue!

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Cole Beauchamp 🏳️‍🌈 📖 @nomad-sw18.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

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...

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Letting go

Flash fiction by Cole Beauchamp

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Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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.

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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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Delphine Gauthier-Georgakopoulos @delgeo14.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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 🧵

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Frazzled Lit *Closed for Submissions* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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...

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Abigail Williams @abbywilliams.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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...

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Property Rights

A short story by Abigail Williams

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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...

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Frazzled Lit *Closed for Submissions* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Here are all our amazing contributors for issue 4, which drops this Sunday! Be sure to check it out!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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

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Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

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

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Abigail Williams @abbywilliams.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

My very first published CNF will be coming out in this issue. Very much looking forward to reading all the work! Watch out for it January 11th!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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!

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Jean @jeano.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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...

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Getting crafty: the 2025 roundup of our favourite craft articles

Warning: This post may include robots

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Got my very first Goodreads review for In the Desert (out 3-3-26) and it's a beauty. Many thanks to @jmcm.bsky.social !

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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...

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Festive Frazz - Celebrate with brand new poetry and flash fiction

Celebrate Christmas with new poetry and flash fiction from Emily Cullen, Jennifer McMahon, and Laura Cooney

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Linda M. Bayley @lmbayley.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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...

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The Frazzled Lit Audio Roundup 2025

Wrapping up in acoustic style for 2025!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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...

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The Frazzled Lit Audio Roundup 2025

Wrapping up in acoustic style for 2025!

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Frazzled Lit *Closed for Submissions* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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-...

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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-...

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You've got style!

Risking failure to make our work uniquely our own

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Yalan @yalanchang.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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!

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

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...

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You guys love us, right?

So please vote for us in the Chill Subs Best Lit Mag awards, 2025

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

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!

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Barbara Byar @barbarabyar.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Absolutely thrilled that my very 1st piece of CNF has been accepted by the good folk at @frazzledlit.bsky.social & will be published in Jan 2026. I've been so embroiled with noveling and editing that I had no short work published in all of 2025. Looking forward to sharing this piece with you all!

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Delphine Gauthier-Georgakopoulos @delgeo14.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Delighted to have 3 pieces (flash fiction/short story/CNF) coming soon in @frazzledlit.bsky.social Issue 4. Thank you @jmcm.bsky.social 🥰

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