Shelly is a Los Angeles townie who writes dark screenplays, novels, and short stories. Her work has appeared in a dozen anthologies. Ghoulish Books published her first novel, Like Real, in 2023. Her second book, Behold, He Scatters His Lightning, releases from Nightmare Press in June 2026, and her third, June Bride in 2027 from Laughing Man House. She hosts monthly Made-for-TV horror and thriller watch parties.