Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Author - Maria Levato

@islands-of-rune.com

740 followers 720 following 570 posts

#Romantasy Author, Veteran, Supporter of ALL human rights, Chair|PRO Advisory Committee|RWA Ambassador|D.C. chapter|Authors Guild #amquerying The Fate of Angels and Demons - adult romantasy #writingcommunity Linktr.ee/islandsofrune

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 10h

Oh, this is wonderful! Such a great message to convey to young people.

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

Lmao. Love the memes.

1 1

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

Nice.

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

Love this concept. ALTA is a fav of mine.

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

Awesome! Sounds intense and emotional.

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

No problem. You were great, I appreciate it. I think I got them all. Good luck to you during the event!

1 1

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

Thank you so much! You're correct. I see it now. My brain must have totally missed it when I read the rules, I only saw don't repost. I'll go through and try to remove all I can find.

1 1

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 13h

A prophecy that foretold the death of Lilly's brother came to light. Lilly must face the demon king said to be his killer. But as unresolved trauma and suppressed darkness take hold, she falls in love with him instead—and goes crazier than he is.
#DVpit #POC #disabled #rf #r #f #amquerying #q

Playlist for The Fate of Angels and Demons

Battlefield - SkyDxddy
Family Portrait - P!nk
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem/Rhianna
Stuck in My Head - Sleep Theory
Chokehold - Milrose
Beautiful Mistakes - Maroon 5
Give You My All - Eyes Set to Kill
Take the Reins - Vinny Marchi
Psycho - Puddle of Mudd
Fire Up the Night - New Medicine
Rain - Sleep Token
Tears Don't Fall - BFMV
My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne

Graphic - The Fate of Angels and Demons
Block one - Elegant purple and red feathers placed around gold stenciling on a blue background that reads with a character quote from the demon king.
Block two - a light pink, flowery background with a growing darkness in the center.
Block three - A flaming background with a pink lightning strike coming down and the word "Seshen" written in glowing pink lettering.
Block four - More feathers placed with gold stenciling against a blue background.

4 1 1

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 1d

Yes!!! Thank you!

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 1d

Harem of the Heavens. It's like the Record of Ragnarok x The Bachelorette. Giant marital treaty between five pantheons, each gets one spot in Kiala's harem, the god who fills that spot is chosen via a series of trials. 5 books, 1/pantheon. #wip #dvparty #writingcommunity #w

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 1d

DAY 6 of #DVParty, a community event to highlight the work of Diverse Creators leading up to our pitch event, #DVPit on Oct 8th, 2025! All diverse creators can participate!

Today's Prompt: Hype up your next project or WiP!

For more info about #DVpit go to dvpit.carrd.co
#artsky #booksky #writersky

#DVparty
Day 6 (October 7, 2025): Hype up your next project!
Post on Bluesky with the #DVparty hashtag.
Open all day!
Please use alt-text if you post images. No AI generated images allowed.
Have fun and make friends leading up to #DVpit!
More info at dvpit.carrd.co
Follow us at dvpit.bsky social for more updates!

2 11

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 2d

❤️‍🔥Thanks!❤️‍🔥

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 2d

Yess!!

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 2d

#DVParty Playlist for The Fate of Angels and Demons! #Amquerying #writingcommunity #bookplaylist #booksky #romantasy

Battlefield - SkyDxddy
Family Portrait - P!nk
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem/Rhianna
Stuck in My Head - Sleep Theory
Chokehold - Milrose
Beautiful Mistakes - Maroon 5
Give You My All - Eyes Set to Kill
Take the Reins - Vinny Marchi
Psycho - Puddle of Mudd
Fire Up the Night - New Medicine
Rain - Sleep Token
Tears Don't Fall - Bullet for My Valentine
My Happy Ending - Avril Lavigne

1 15

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 3d

One thing about me is that I hate the boxes. Fuck society's boxes. Every. Last. One. I will remain a living question mark for the rest of my existence and if the lack of definition bothers the people around me, then my only answer is LMAO.

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 4d

My #amquerying manuscript be like... It's not golden retriever OR morally grey; it's golden retriever AND morally grey. Get you a book boyfriend who can do both. #booksky #writingcommunity #morallygrey #goldenretriever #switchvibes

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 5d

My reaction every time I listen to an audiobook narrated by Shane East:
#writingcommunity #booksky #audiobook #voiceactor #shaneeast

a close up of a person covering their mouth with their hand

Alt: a close up of a person covering their mouth with their hand

media.tenor.com

1 1

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 6d

Thanks, Robyn. You're the best.

Reposted by Author - Maria Levato

#PitBLK @pitblk.bsky.social · 6d

Today's the final day of #Pitblk. #Agents and #Editors, please get in any final requests by this evening. We've extended to 11:59pm! #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky

two women are standing next to each other in a classroom and one of them is saying `` last round you can do it '' .

ALT: two women are standing next to each other in a classroom and one of them is saying `` last round you can do it '' .

media.tenor.com

1 1 9

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 6d

So glad I saw this because querying is ROUGH on me right now. I have like 43 rejections that pretty much all say, "Great writing. Too unconventional, not marketable." #amquerying #queryingishard #writingcommunity

Diamond Fore is ✨querying✨ @diamondf.bsky.social · 6d

Feeling like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, then BOOM 5 agent likes for my @pitblk.bsky.social pitch 😭 #queryingishard

1 3

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 7d

This is Maria. Maria is tired. Maria want big sleep in comfy bed. But nooo. Maria has to adult. Maria is not happy with her current predicament. #writingcommunity #adult #tired

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 8d

My article got picked up! #romance #romancebooks #booksky #diversity #writingcommunity

Article by Maria Levato in the Romance Writers Report (an RWA publication).

1 3

Reposted by Author - Maria Levato

#PitBLK @pitblk.bsky.social · 9d

Day 1 and over 270 pitch requests! Can't wait for Day 2! #pitblk #writersky

a woman in a crop top says yasssss

ALT: a woman in a crop top says yasssss

media.tenor.com

6 17

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 8d

Join us this #bannedbooksweek for a screening of Banned Together. Hosted by the D.C. chapter of @authorsguild.org / @lizaachilles.bsky.social , this screening will be followed by interviews with the filmmakers. #dmv #dc #washingtondc #resist #freespeech

D.C. Chapter of the Authors Guild hosts a screening of Banned Together, a documentary on Banned Book, followed by an interview with the filmmakers.

Monday, Oct. 6 at 7pm
Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinema
7235 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD

1 4

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 9d

It was a great weekend at Oceans Calling. Now, back to this draft I'm supposed to be writing. #writingcommunity

Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 9d

Just got home from the concert. I'll share more pics tomorrow, but for now... #resist #falloutboy #rock #alt #millennials #artistsagainstnazis #music
💖 @falloutboy.bsky.social 💖

Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) in concert holding his 8 ball guitar and wearing a T-shirt that reads "Dead Kennedys" and "Nazi Punks FUCK OFF".

2 6