@siobhanmup.bsky.social
Senior Commissioning Editor for Medieval Studies, Premodern History and Law at Manchester University Press. She/her
An image of my book. The Manchester University Press logo and 'Returning December 2025'
Remember all my mad book drama?
(If not, buy me a pint and I'll sing you the ballad of the dodgy ex-publisher...)
Well, I'm absolutely delighted to say it's over!
An enormous thanks to my wonderful new publisher @manchesterup.bsky.social
Queer As Folklore will be back in the wild! 🧜🏼♂️
We are delighted to announce that we will publish @sachacoward.bsky.social’s Queer as Folklore in paperback and ebook editions in December 2025.
Initially published by Unbound, it was longlisted for the 2025 Polari Prize and has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Society awards. #booksky
Image of a two texts from one user, reading “nothing mainstream or medieval. What’s the difference between medieval and early modern? I feel like I should know this.” End ID.
I’ve been training for this question, I just didn’t expect it in a conversation about Halloween costumes for a toddler. #EarlyModern #AcademicSky
23.09.2025 14:18 — 👍 127 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0To celebrate hitting 5000 followers on Instagram, we're giving away a bundle of our books as well as an MUP branded tote bag to one lucky winner.
Find out more here: www.instagram.com/manchester_u... #booksky
We’re delighted to have @odavies9.bsky.social & @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social launching their new book 'Folklore' at @waterstones.bsky.social #Leeds, in conversation with fellow author Stu Hennigan.
25th September
Get your tickets here:
www.waterstones.com/events/folkl... #booksky
Hand holding a book with a blurred out bus interior behind it - the books is covered with various symbols and is called Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and the Present by Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook
Handily this book post arrived just as I finished my current read, really looking forward to this
Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social
I love how happy you look here! Thank you for all your hard work :-)
03.09.2025 08:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of Hope Doherty-Harrison wearing a navy blue shirt holding an author copy of her book, Love and anti-Judaism in medieval English romance, against a background of green trees/bushes.
It is publication day for Love & anti-Judaism in medieval English romance @manchesterup.bsky.social! Thank you so much @siobhanmup.bsky.social for believing in this project.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526183170/
Also publishing today is Strange matter: Medieval disruptions of time edited by Bleisteiner, Hartmann and Johnston which offers exciting new perspectives on the premodern fascination with materiality + the ways in which the Middle Ages experienced time manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526175960/
02.09.2025 16:36 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Happy official publication day to @hdohertyharrison.bsky.social ! Her book Love and Anti-Judaism in Medieval English Romance: Typologies of violence and desire is now available and I can confirm it's a fascinating read manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526183170/
02.09.2025 16:31 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
A copy of Love and anti-Judaism in medieval English romance on a cream, white and blue fabric background/sofa.
In the wild!! (i.e. on my mum's sofa)
29.08.2025 11:16 — 👍 25 🔁 4 💬 5 📌 0
Publishing next month, 'Folklore' by @odavies9.bsky.social & @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social is a gripping new guide to the weird yet everyday world of British folklore.
As two leading experts they provide the definitive guide to British folklore past and present.
#FolkloreThursday #booksky
What do #MeToo and Jane Austen have in common? More than you might think.
In her debut book, @thezhm.bsky.social deep-dives into classic novels, to unveil a quiet feminist movement that still resonates today.
Because every novel about marriage is also a novel about consent. #booksky
📣 We're hiring!
MUP are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to elevate our Academic History lists.
➡️ Marketing/publishing experience
➡️ Interest in History & Art History
➡️ Passionate about delivering multi-pronged campaigns
Full-time, hybrid role in MCR, £26,444-£29,605
tinyurl.com/bdfxz77f
Wonderful news on the day before I fly to NYC to work on my new MSCA project EduMoney @fordham.edu 🤩
I am grateful to @manchesterup.bsky.social for their incredible job 🤗
Godspeed you, baby! 🥹🎉
Stuck in New York with a whole new project, but glad that a part of me still made it to @imc-leeds.bsky.social this year! If you’re there, go check out my new book! Sad to miss the ritual author & book photo, though.
09.07.2025 17:05 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A photograph of the Manchester University Press books exhibition table at Leeds International Medieval Congress, a banner for the Medieval Studies Digital collection, Renaissance Skin and Refashioning the Renaissance are prominently displayed among the other Manchester University Press titles.
Good morning from our booth at @imc-leeds.bsky.social. Come and browse our books and say hello to the @manchesterup.bsky.social team
#LeedsIMC2025
Are you ready for @imc-leeds.bsky.social? We are!
Catch commissioning editor @siobhanmup.bsky.social at our stand all week to talk all things Medieval at MUP 👋
AND get 30% off all our essential Medieval titles while the conference runs - browse the reading list ⬇️
tinyurl.com/v86xj9vn #imc25
1 decade of Open Access, now 300 titles 🔓
Introducing 'Renaissance skin' by @evelynwelch.bsky.social - freely available to all students and institutions.
A magnificent feat for research in Renaissance art & #histmed
Read it here: www.manchesterhive.com/display/9781...
#Renaissance #OpenAccess
Cover for 'Pistols in St Paul's. Science, music, and architecture in the twentieth century', By Fiona Smyth
This week we conclude our review of the 8 articles and 8 books shortlisted for this year's RHS Early Career Article and First Book Prizes.
Today we feature 'Pistols in St Paul’s: Science, Music, and Architecture in the Twentieth Century, bit.ly/4esfJ5C by Fiona Smyth 1/2
Two smiling Manchester University Press Exhibitor stood behind their stand with a blue table cloth. There are books on the table and on the stands.
@manchesterup.bsky.social will be returning to the #IMC2025 Bookfair🎉 📚 😊
Their collection of medieval titles are always popular, so don't miss a chance to have a look at what they are offering this year! 😊
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
@manchester_university_press
#MedieavlSky #SkyStorians
Photo of front cover of Renaissance Skin by Evelyn Welch, a close up of the face of a young woman wearing earrings and a necklace
Sometimes a book comes along that you just know is going to transform how you think about the world: this is one of them @manchesterup.bsky.social
29.06.2025 11:52 — 👍 16 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 050% off all our books! You know your bookshelf can handle a few more if you double stack....
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The Summer Sale starts now ☀️
Get 50% off EVERYTHING until the 7th July. Yep, we said everything.
Unlock with code: Sun50
Had your eye on any of our newest hardbacks, or Academic New in Paperbacks? Now's your chance 👇
Browse by subject at the link in bio 🔗
#booksky #academicsky
Librarians looking for a new Medieval Collection - buy ours and get 6-months free access to both #DebatingMedievalEurope textbooks 👀
Take a look at MUP's Medieval Collection here ⬇️
www.manchesterhive.com/collection/m...
#DebatingMedievalEurope Vol. 2 is out TODAY!
This new volume delves into the central and later middle ages to serve as an entry point for studying and teaching medieval history.
Vol. 1 was CHOICE recommended - pick up both books for £29.99 each now 📗 🌟
tinyurl.com/4sjv8cw4
Attending #GothicCrossroads today?
Checkout these #Gothic goodies on our stand, including these beauties 👇
Not in Manchester? Explore our reading list for new #GothicStudies #books, series info and discounts 👇https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/06/18/gothic-studies-reading-list-2025
A new Kenwood exhibition shines a light on the American 'dollar princesses', and features eighteen John Singer-Sargent portraits.
Jean Strouse's latest book 'Family Romance' gives a masterful glimpse into the artist's life and work.
via @theweek.com: theweek.com/culture-life...
Replay my book launch event for Writing Creatively for Work or Study with @manchesterup.bsky.social 📚
✔️ Learn how creative techniques can power up your professional writing
✔️ Try writing exercises
✔️ Hear questions answered
🎥 youtu.be/rXSb714gfJg
#CreativeWriting #CRMethods
