My second Cult Noise Article of the Week! “After #MarRef Is an Abortion Referendum Next for Ireland?”

One of my latest articles on the attitudes surrounding Ireland’s abortion laws following the Same-Sex Marriage Referendum has been announced as Article of the Week by Cult Noise magazine! This is my second piece to be named Article of the Week by the magazine.

“Currently in the Republic of Ireland, it is a criminal offence to commit the “intentional destruction of unborn human life” which carries a sentence of up to 14 years imprisonment. Amendments to this law were made in 2013 as part of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act which states that a woman may have an abortion if there is a substantial risk to her life (this includes the possibility of suicide) but refuses access to abortion in cases of rape or any other circumstance. As Ireland is a largely Catholic country, it is understandable that much of the population are against abortion but the reality of the matter is that the termination of pregnancies will happen regardless of laws and legislations.

Criminalising abortion does not prevent abortions, it prevents safe abortions.”

Read the article here!

After Equal Marriage, Is an Abortion Referendum Next for Ireland?

“Currently in the Republic of Ireland, it is a criminal offence to commit the “intentional destruction of unborn human life” which carries a sentence of up to 14 years imprisonment. Amendments to this law were made in 2013 as part of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act which states that a woman may have an abortion if there is a substantial risk to her life (this includes the possibility of suicide) but refuses access to abortion in cases of rape or any other circumstance. As Ireland is a largely Catholic country, it is understandable that much of the population are against abortion but the reality of the matter is that the termination of pregnancies will happen regardless of laws and legislations.

Criminalising abortion does not prevent abortions, it prevents safe abortions.”

Read my new current affairs article for Cult Noise magazine on the attitudes surrounding ROI’s abortion laws.

I am “Author of the Month” on Short Story Sunday!

Today, I checked my emails, expecting to see another tedious spam message, to find out that I have won the prize of “Author of the Month” for my piece “Ivy Moon” on Short Story Sunday! I can’t believe I won!

I didn’t think my story would even get a look in because there are so many brilliant stories on the website and with over 200 members, I wasn’t expecting my story to get much attention, let alone votes! I win a £15 Amazon voucher and a copy of short story collection Unthology, so I can’t wait for those to arrive in the post!

I think it’s very difficult for young writers to get noticed when it comes to fiction as opposed to articles because by their nature of being accessible and easily digestible, articles are always more popular. So to receive this recognition and praise for a short story of mine (especially when I’ve been doubting my abilities in writing fiction lately) is amazing and I’m so happy! A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me and if you haven’t read my story or visited Short Story Sunday’s website, click here!

Vote for me for Story of The Month on Short Story Sunday!

Last month, I posted my short story Ivy Moon which was chosen to be published on Short Story Sunday! You can now vote for my piece as Short Story of The Month! Follow this link to vote for Ivy Moon and leave a comment on why you think this story should win. Thank you, thank you, thank you!