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Shauna Mc Eleney 🇮🇪 🏳️‍🌈
@shaunamceleney.bsky.social
Irish writer of dark fiction. Awake in the Night (sapphic haunted house) is on KU, eBook, and paperback.
One half of NEFARIOUS BAT PRESS. Female-owned indie publisher specialising in queer horror, crime, and dark fiction.


She/her
PHENGARIS by @anna-orridge.bsky.social
Buy directly from us and get one of our limited edition bookmarks! To celebrate this awesome eco-horror we wanted something a bit different. So, when you're done with the bookmark, soak in water and plant it in your garden for some beautiful UK wild flowers!
May 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
This is a reminder that we are OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS!! Head over to the Nefarious Bat Press website for guidelines- scroll down, they're there. Then email over your small town/village horror novels!! Feel free to share 💙
February 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I'm so excited about this, THE IRISH TIMES!!!!! I'm so proud of my partner in everything @tcparker.bsky.social
(We've been asked not to share the full review as it's behind a paywall but here's a few lines)
You can buy a signed copy directly from us. L!nk in repl!es
February 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Can't wait for everyone to read this!! @tcparker.bsky.social is on TOP form. Preorder now, so it drops right to your Kindle on December 9th!
(If there are any reviewer interested in an ARC then DM @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social with your details.)
November 22, 2024 at 6:59 PM
@nefariousbatpress.bsky.social has its own shop now. Buy signed books directly from us and know that you're supporting indie right at the source!!
nefarious-bat-press.sumupstore.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Tradwife from @tcparker.bsky.social is coming out December 9th!! Some fantastic early reviews! Don't miss this one - preorder now available.
November 16, 2024 at 11:15 AM
September 5, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Here we go! NEFARIOUS BAT PRESS are open for submissions from September 16th to October 31st. Got to nefariousbatpress.com to see the submissions guidelines and then hit us up with your novellas!
September 3, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Nefarious Bat Press had a great weekend at the Indie Horror event in Birmingham. We have a few SIGNED books left over. Send a DM if you want one.
• Saltblood x 5
• Awake in theNight x 7
(£15 includes UK postage or $15 + postage)
• Salvation Spring x3 (£12 includes UK postage or $10.50 + postage)
August 28, 2024 at 6:18 PM
August 1, 2024 at 6:05 PM
If you're coming to Birmingham on the 24th - we can't wait to see you!!
August 1, 2024 at 6:04 PM
ARC readers required.
July 5, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Nefarious Bat Press are excited to announce our first call. Please share far and wide - and flag with any author you think might be interested. We're currently setting up our website, and more details will follow ASAP about submission. Plenty of time to get your stories in order!
#authors
June 28, 2024 at 3:59 AM
TC Parker and I have launched an indie press! Some information below, and we would love for you to follow us over on Facebook. Exciting times ahead!
June 17, 2024 at 6:35 PM
June 11, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Blurb for my second novel. WHERE THE BLUEBELLS LIE is coming very soon!!
#newrelease #blurb #indie #lgbtqbooks #thriller #irishfiction
May 9, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Bookmail!!! Classic B movie feels from this one 🐙🐙🐙
April 25, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Cover reveal!! My second novel, WHERE THE BLUEBELLS LIE is coming May 1st 2024.
Irish serial killer murder mystery. More details to follow. Please share! 🙌
December 27, 2023 at 4:09 PM
Happy holidays!! (Read my book, please xx) #author
December 21, 2023 at 10:05 PM
TO COVENTRY now has eArcs available for reviewers! Contact @tcparker.bsky.social for a copy.

If you want something inventive and well written, I couldn't recommend this enough. 5⭐️s
November 25, 2023 at 3:34 PM
Feeling old but like...cozy.
November 20, 2023 at 3:14 PM
Current read.
November 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Always credit your cover artists!! (And formatters and editors).
Thanks again to @toddkeisling.bsky.social for the wrap and formatting of Awake In The Night 📚💙
November 5, 2023 at 12:10 PM
November 4, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Snerdling season is upon us once more!!
November 1, 2023 at 6:08 PM