It’s September, which means that you can now read issue 2 of The Incubator.

This issue is jam-packed with new Irish writing, featuring an interview of Cherry Smyth by Claire Savage. The reviews are Jonathan O’Brien on Sinker, by Jason Johnson, and Orla McAlinden on Malcolm Orange Disappears, by Jan Carson. Plays are by Paula Matthews and Jamie Guiney. Issue 2 also showcases flash fiction and short stories by Marie Gethins, Laura Cameron, James Meredith, Aoibheann McCann, Tony O’Connell, Deirdre McClay, David Braziel, Lynda Tavakoli, Paul McCaffrey, D. Joyce-Ahearne, Eve-Marie Power, Chris McLaughlin.

On Sunday 7 September we were delighted to host a public launch in The Green Room, Belfast, where contributors and actors joined us to read the stories featured. It was a real treat!

Submissions are open till the end of the month for issue 3. Again we are seeking flash, short stories and, this time, essay. (See our submission page for full guidelines.)

We look forward to the next issue and to reading your work.