Author - Maria Levato
@marialevato.com
#Romantasy Author,
Veteran,
Supporter of ALL human rights,
Chair|PRO Advisory Committee|RWA
Ambassador|D.C. chapter|Authors Guild
#writingcommunity #writesky
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Veteran,
Supporter of ALL human rights,
Chair|PRO Advisory Committee|RWA
Ambassador|D.C. chapter|Authors Guild
#writingcommunity #writesky
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Author - Maria Levato
@marialevato.com
· Oct 31
🚨New Pinned!🚨: My site renovations and updates are complete. The new blog starts today. My whole re-brand looks fabulous. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #romance ❤️ #fantasy ⚔️ #writesky #writersofbluesky #authorsofbluesky
It's up! www.marialevato.com/the-nerdolog...
January 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
It's up! www.marialevato.com/the-nerdolog...
My editor, @robynws.bsky.social , is going to be so mad at me when she reads chapter 10 of The Depths of Bloodshed and Purgatory (Callian's Story). I just did... Something. 🤣 #writingcommunity #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #booksky 💙📚
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January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
My editor, @robynws.bsky.social , is going to be so mad at me when she reads chapter 10 of The Depths of Bloodshed and Purgatory (Callian's Story). I just did... Something. 🤣 #writingcommunity #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #booksky 💙📚
When my readers said they had a pain kink, I doubt they meant they wanted to sob for an hour over a scene where the FMC finally speaks her truth, but that's what I'm giving them. They're going to stfuattedlagg like a good girl, right? #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #writesky
January 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
When my readers said they had a pain kink, I doubt they meant they wanted to sob for an hour over a scene where the FMC finally speaks her truth, but that's what I'm giving them. They're going to stfuattedlagg like a good girl, right? #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #writesky
Well, unfortunately, it would seem that my cat must go back to the vet. She finished her antibiotics a few weeks ago and she looked all better, but now the infection in her ear is flaring back up. #cats #vettrip #writingcommunity
January 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Well, unfortunately, it would seem that my cat must go back to the vet. She finished her antibiotics a few weeks ago and she looked all better, but now the infection in her ear is flaring back up. #cats #vettrip #writingcommunity
Reading Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport. It has me absolutely captivated. 100 pages in and I'm already sold on reading every book she's ever written. #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #writingcommunity
January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Reading Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport. It has me absolutely captivated. 100 pages in and I'm already sold on reading every book she's ever written. #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #writingcommunity
They don't tell you about how torturous it is to have really awesome stuff you wanna share about a new book but not be able to because it's too early. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #indieauthor
January 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
They don't tell you about how torturous it is to have really awesome stuff you wanna share about a new book but not be able to because it's too early. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #indieauthor
Revolution is a reasonable response to a government that answers our resistance by committing further atrocities. #resist #revolution #NoWarForOil
January 4, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Revolution is a reasonable response to a government that answers our resistance by committing further atrocities. #resist #revolution #NoWarForOil
What was once a friendly joke has begun to take on a different connotation. Let's talk about why we shouldn't give the word up or soften the language we use to talk about books with adult content. Drop by my blog next week for my thoughts. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #sexpositive #feminism
January 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
What was once a friendly joke has begun to take on a different connotation. Let's talk about why we shouldn't give the word up or soften the language we use to talk about books with adult content. Drop by my blog next week for my thoughts. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #sexpositive #feminism
New blog post is up! www.marialevato.com/the-nerdolog...
#mythology #thoth #nerdology #nerds #writingcommunity
#mythology #thoth #nerdology #nerds #writingcommunity
January 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
New blog post is up! www.marialevato.com/the-nerdolog...
#mythology #thoth #nerdology #nerds #writingcommunity
#mythology #thoth #nerdology #nerds #writingcommunity
Please don't write responsibly. Write recklessly. Destructively. Write like you're Seto Kaiba and this is your only chance to beat Yugi. #writesky #writingcommunity
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Please don't write responsibly. Write recklessly. Destructively. Write like you're Seto Kaiba and this is your only chance to beat Yugi. #writesky #writingcommunity
Featured in the Romance Writers Report this month. #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky ❤️🔥📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
December 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Featured in the Romance Writers Report this month. #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky ❤️🔥📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
#Smutcember This has been so much fun! Thank you, @lizzieblackwood.bsky.social and @hookandquillpress.com for hosting this! Oh, and... Here's some previously unseen art I've been sitting on. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
December 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#Smutcember This has been so much fun! Thank you, @lizzieblackwood.bsky.social and @hookandquillpress.com for hosting this! Oh, and... Here's some previously unseen art I've been sitting on. #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
#Smutcember I've secretly wanted to try writing a dark romance for a while. Think Killian (God of Malice) x Sibby (Satan's Affair).
It's the penultimate prompt of #Smutcember, everyone! Tell us:
What’s a smutty setup you’re looking forward to writing that you haven’t tried yet? If you like, give us the elevator pitch of your new spicy project!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What’s a smutty setup you’re looking forward to writing that you haven’t tried yet? If you like, give us the elevator pitch of your new spicy project!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#Smutcember I've secretly wanted to try writing a dark romance for a while. Think Killian (God of Malice) x Sibby (Satan's Affair).
#Smutcember Erotica is a genre. Smut isn't a technical/industry term. It's just a descriptor used for books that have a fair amount of sex. Porn is (in my experience) something I've seen used to belittle any book written by a woman that has any amount of sex in it. #writesky #writingcommunity
Something of a reflective topic for today's #Smutcember prompt:
What are the differences between porn, smut, and erotica to you? What's something you wish was better understood about these distinctions, or these styles/genres in general?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What are the differences between porn, smut, and erotica to you? What's something you wish was better understood about these distinctions, or these styles/genres in general?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#Smutcember Erotica is a genre. Smut isn't a technical/industry term. It's just a descriptor used for books that have a fair amount of sex. Porn is (in my experience) something I've seen used to belittle any book written by a woman that has any amount of sex in it. #writesky #writingcommunity
There's a book I want to read. It's only available in research and university libraries. I do not have access to a research or university library, nor do I possess the qualifications to gain access to one. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #academics
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
There's a book I want to read. It's only available in research and university libraries. I do not have access to a research or university library, nor do I possess the qualifications to gain access to one. Does anyone know how to fix this problem? #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #academics
#Smutcember I can't say I have a preference here. I try to choose what's right for the scene, character, and dynamic.
For today's #Smutcember prompt:
Word choice has come up often as tricky territory for style, preference, and squicks. With regards to terminology, do you prefer anatomical terms, euphemisms, or synonyms?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Word choice has come up often as tricky territory for style, preference, and squicks. With regards to terminology, do you prefer anatomical terms, euphemisms, or synonyms?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
#Smutcember I can't say I have a preference here. I try to choose what's right for the scene, character, and dynamic.
Join me next Friday for our 💖10th💖 week of Nerdology 101, hosted on my website.
This week we'll be talking about Thoth (Egyptian God of Wisdom, Writing, Science, and the Moon), my favorite deity of all time. #writingcommunity #mythology #blog #nerd
This week we'll be talking about Thoth (Egyptian God of Wisdom, Writing, Science, and the Moon), my favorite deity of all time. #writingcommunity #mythology #blog #nerd
December 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Join me next Friday for our 💖10th💖 week of Nerdology 101, hosted on my website.
This week we'll be talking about Thoth (Egyptian God of Wisdom, Writing, Science, and the Moon), my favorite deity of all time. #writingcommunity #mythology #blog #nerd
This week we'll be talking about Thoth (Egyptian God of Wisdom, Writing, Science, and the Moon), my favorite deity of all time. #writingcommunity #mythology #blog #nerd
#Smutcember I decided to share the treaty from HotH. This is halfway done now, btw. #writesky #writingcommunity #amdrafting #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #mythology
December 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#Smutcember I decided to share the treaty from HotH. This is halfway done now, btw. #writesky #writingcommunity #amdrafting #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚 #mythology
New blog post is up! www.marialevato.com/the-nerdolog... #writesky #writingcommunity #nerd #gaming #anime #writing #booksky 💙📚
December 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
New blog post is up! www.marialevato.com/the-nerdolog... #writesky #writingcommunity #nerd #gaming #anime #writing #booksky 💙📚
#Smutcember Using HotH for this one:
Kiala: 9/10. What she means is almost always what she says.
God 1: 15/10. Very expressive, but doesn't know when to stop.
God 2: Nope.
God 3: Only in the worst possible way.
God 4: Meh, I guess. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
Kiala: 9/10. What she means is almost always what she says.
God 1: 15/10. Very expressive, but doesn't know when to stop.
God 2: Nope.
God 3: Only in the worst possible way.
God 4: Meh, I guess. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
Hope you're having a restful Friday, #Smutcember! Today's question:
How well do your characters communicate? This could be verbally or non-verbally, and it could be outside of, before, after, or during intimate encounters.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
How well do your characters communicate? This could be verbally or non-verbally, and it could be outside of, before, after, or during intimate encounters.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#Smutcember Using HotH for this one:
Kiala: 9/10. What she means is almost always what she says.
God 1: 15/10. Very expressive, but doesn't know when to stop.
God 2: Nope.
God 3: Only in the worst possible way.
God 4: Meh, I guess. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
Kiala: 9/10. What she means is almost always what she says.
God 1: 15/10. Very expressive, but doesn't know when to stop.
God 2: Nope.
God 3: Only in the worst possible way.
God 4: Meh, I guess. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
#Smutcember Plan? What's that? Ooooh, you mean that thing that I don't listen to whatsoever. *Shrugs* Na, let them do them. I'm curious to see how far they'll take it. *Grabs popcorn* #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, #Smutcember! I'm partial to the Yule vibes myself, but any excuse for a little holiday spice. 😏 With that in mind, we ask you:
Do you plan your characters with specific kinks, or do they arise organically?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Do you plan your characters with specific kinks, or do they arise organically?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Smutcember Plan? What's that? Ooooh, you mean that thing that I don't listen to whatsoever. *Shrugs* Na, let them do them. I'm curious to see how far they'll take it. *Grabs popcorn* #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
#Smutcember Keep track of body parts and positioning. Weave the sex into the plot/character development wherever possible. Make sure the line between kink and abuse is clear. Listen to your characters, never act or speak for them. #writesky #booksky 💙📚 #writingcommunity
Time to share some wisdom, #Smutcember:
What advice would you give others about writing smut? Alternatively, if you're newer to writing smut, what advice would you like to get from your fellow participants?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What advice would you give others about writing smut? Alternatively, if you're newer to writing smut, what advice would you like to get from your fellow participants?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
#Smutcember Keep track of body parts and positioning. Weave the sex into the plot/character development wherever possible. Make sure the line between kink and abuse is clear. Listen to your characters, never act or speak for them. #writesky #booksky 💙📚 #writingcommunity
#Smutcember
Most of my friends have. They're great. My family has not. One of my aunts tried and didn't even make it to the smut before she accused me of witchcraft and said I should burn all my books. I can't even begin to express the pride I felt at triggering that reaction. Lmao.
Most of my friends have. They're great. My family has not. One of my aunts tried and didn't even make it to the smut before she accused me of witchcraft and said I should burn all my books. I can't even begin to express the pride I felt at triggering that reaction. Lmao.
Considering that many of you may be spending time with loved ones this month, #Smutcember:
Who among your friends and family has read your smut? Has it been a positive experience sharing it with them?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Who among your friends and family has read your smut? Has it been a positive experience sharing it with them?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#Smutcember
Most of my friends have. They're great. My family has not. One of my aunts tried and didn't even make it to the smut before she accused me of witchcraft and said I should burn all my books. I can't even begin to express the pride I felt at triggering that reaction. Lmao.
Most of my friends have. They're great. My family has not. One of my aunts tried and didn't even make it to the smut before she accused me of witchcraft and said I should burn all my books. I can't even begin to express the pride I felt at triggering that reaction. Lmao.
#Smutcember Kiala and Persephone in HotH. Kiala knew Seph and Hades before the trials became a thing. She used to hook up with Hades regularly, but then he fell for Seph. Seph and Kiala came to consider each other good friends and now they have this awesome banter 1/2 #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
Here's a fun exercise to start your week, #Smutcember:
If you were to write a sexy AU for any of your characters, what’s the setup, and who’s hooking up? If you HAVE written (or drawn!) such an AU already, feel free to share it!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
If you were to write a sexy AU for any of your characters, what’s the setup, and who’s hooking up? If you HAVE written (or drawn!) such an AU already, feel free to share it!
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
#Smutcember Kiala and Persephone in HotH. Kiala knew Seph and Hades before the trials became a thing. She used to hook up with Hades regularly, but then he fell for Seph. Seph and Kiala came to consider each other good friends and now they have this awesome banter 1/2 #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚
#Smutcember *glares intensely at the one who was supposed to be my MMC in my last book*
I honestly just move on, though. I gave up on controlling my characters long ago. My hallucinations require complete autonomy. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
I honestly just move on, though. I gave up on controlling my characters long ago. My hallucinations require complete autonomy. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
Today's #Smutcember prompt:
Are there any characters you wanted to get together, but couldn’t get it to work? What do you do when the chemistry just isn't clicking?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Are there any characters you wanted to get together, but couldn’t get it to work? What do you do when the chemistry just isn't clicking?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
December 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#Smutcember *glares intensely at the one who was supposed to be my MMC in my last book*
I honestly just move on, though. I gave up on controlling my characters long ago. My hallucinations require complete autonomy. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚
I honestly just move on, though. I gave up on controlling my characters long ago. My hallucinations require complete autonomy. #writesky #writingcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #romantasy 💛⚔️📚