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Devi Letalis
@deviletalis.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈Author of the "Inferno's forbidden Archives" series (Queer Dark Urban Fantasy)
Producer of Cabaret Curiosa in Vienna
Award-winning Performer of the Dark and Macabre
Costume and Jewellery Designer
Burlesque + Dark Fusion Dancer
Queer and Neurospicy
New book on the horizon!

Damien before he picked up the blade, before the legend, before he realized he's not as straight as he thought. 🖤
This is What Ink Etched in Flesh.
A dark academia coming-of-age about inked skin, buried truths,
July 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Little reminder, Book 3 in my series is still reduced until tonight!

You can get it on Amazon or all Tolino Partners

#DarkFantasy #gothic #vampire #bookrecs #book #darkfantasy #urbanfantasy #bookrecommendations #bookworm #vampirenovel #enemiestolovers #Bookish #FantasyReads #kindleunlimited
April 24, 2025 at 7:48 AM
It's my birthday!
1/2 And the sweet Teramizuki made this incredible character art of two of my MCs for me

I can't wait for another year of bookish and burlesque shenanigans because there are a lot more stories to tell. #queerreads #bookrecs #urbanfantasy #characterart #darkfantasy
March 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
🔥 Ever wanted to start a cult? 🔥
No worries, I got you covered—demonic flair included. 😈
📖Demons, danger, and questionable life choices await—perfect for fans of dark humour, morally gray characters, and a touch of chaos.
For a limited time, get the ebook for ONLY 3.99! 💀 #bookrecs #lgbtqreads
March 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Exciting news! I have been considering an alternative edition of my book series with new covers. I have been working on the alternative cover for Book 1 for a couple of weeks now. Please let me know what you think. Would this catch your eye? Would you pick it up?
#indieauthor #fantasy #vampirenovel
February 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Inferno’s Forbidden Archives– A dark, thrilling, and dangerously seductive urban fantasy series
Lariza, a ruthless vampire, Dante, a demon hunter with too many skeletons in his closet, and Damien, haunted by his own power, find themselves entangled in a game of betrayal, and the fight for survival.
February 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
1/2 If you see this, it's a sign to post the first page of your books so readers can get hooked, get obsessed, and go buy/pre-order your book!
Here's the first page of book 1 in the Inferno's Forbidden Archives Series:
February 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
📖 Dark fantasy, snarky banter.
For a limited time only, How to Steal a Demon’s Heart and Get Away with It is just $3.99 (Feb 21-27)!
If you love:
-An unhinged vampire & a demon hunter forced to work together
-Forbidden magic & deadly secrets
-Morally grey characters with a sharp sense of humor
February 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Damnatio in How to steal a demon's heart and get away with it when he is freaking out the whole city

#newbook #bookrecs #lgbtq #queerreads #vampire #demon #urbanfantasy #darkfantasy #villain
February 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
February 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I have open slots for costume and jewellery commissions and free dates for performances
Upcoming Events:
Vienna:
Sunday 9. Feb: @cabaret_curiosa
Zürich
Friday 21. Feb: @elysiancabaret
Saturday 22. Feb: Workshop at @thedvinesburlesque

Photocredit: @manufakturwest
Costume, Make up, model: me
February 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The first reviews of "How to Slay a Demon Lord and get away with it" are coming in, and they left me in tears.
I was anxious to share this story because it's so close to my heart.
Damien is a bi+ autistic character, who's struggling a lot in this book, and it was scary showing
February 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Today is the day! How to Slay a Demon Lord and get away with it is here! First reviews are rolling in, and they had me in (happy) tears. Thanks so much for all the support and kind words.

There's also a Give-away on my Insta-page! (check comments for links)

#demon #newbook #bookrelease #vampire
February 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Time to introduce myself!
I am a queer, neurospicy artist from Vienna.
Besides working self-employed as a costume designer and performance artist, I write queer dark urban fantasy. Oh, and I love vampires (who would have guessed)
But did you know, I am also a gothic model occasionally? I make all
February 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Authors, describe your villain in 3 words.
I’ll go first:
Damnatio: "Unhinged, ruthless, enigmatic"

or maybe "Vengeful, crazy, and egotistical"?

#indieauthor #yournextread #demon #urbanfantasy #bookrecs #vampirenovel #villain #darkfantasy
January 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Just a little indie and her book :)
How to Start a Demonic Cult and get away with it was the second book in the series and came out in May 2024. Now it's only 10 days until the third and final book, How to Slay a Demon Lord and get away with it, will come out.

I'm crying. This is so incredible!
January 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The German & the English Edition of "How to Slay a Demon Lord and get away with it" are uploaded, and I can't really say what I am feeling.
It feels like the end of an era. Publishing this series has been in the works for years (even though I dropped them pretty rapidly, but that's because I
January 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
ARC Readers wanted for How to Slay a Demon Lord and Get Away With It
Here's what you can expect from this thrilling tale:
🌈 Rich diversity representation, including LGBTQ+ characters
💡 Nuanced exploration of mental health and neurodiversity
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#vampirenovel #darkfantasy
January 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
There´s still time to catch up on your reading, before the next and final book in the series "How to Slay a Demon Lord and get away with it" comes out. Mark Febr. 5th in your calenders!
We also started Pre-orders for E-Books on the big Zon.
#darkfantasybooks #writer #darkfantasy #urbanfantasybooks
January 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM

So, after all the LGBTQ+ discussion on Threads and Insta today, I thought I'll leave some character art of my bi+ MCs Damien and Lariza here. Damien is neurospicy too, btw. #books #bookrecs #darkfantasy #urbanfantasy #queerbooks #lgbtq #characterart #bisexual #indieauthor #vampire #demon
January 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
In case you want to catch up on my series, before the third and final book is out: How to steal a demon´s heart and get away with it and How to start a demonic cult and get away with it are both still available on KU #queerreads #indieauthor #indiebooks #fantasybook #darkfantasy #urbanfantasy
January 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
It is time! We have a cover, we have a date and the ARC Sign-Up still running until the end of the week docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

and today, on top of all that, we started Pre-orders for E-Books on the big Zon. I'm so thrilled! #indieauthor #darkfantasy #fantasybooks #vampire #demon
January 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
For everyone who wants to get into the series in time for the third and final book in this story arc, Book 1 "How to steal a demon´s heart and get away with it" is still free to read on KU
What to expect? Queer, neurospicy characters in a dark, sinister tale
#queerbooks #indieauthor #darkfantasy
January 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Two of my favourite characters causing trouble tonight—what do you think their plans are? 🤔 If you haven’t caught up yet, Books 1 & 2 are on Amazon, and the wait for Book 3 ends on February 5th! 🔥
#InfernosForbiddenArchives
#DarkFantasy
#book
#ebook
#urbanfantasy
#vampirebook
#vampire
#demon
December 31, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Two of my favourite characters causing trouble tonight—what do you think their plans are? 🤔 If you haven’t caught up yet, Books 1 & 2 are on Amazon, and the wait for Book 3 ends on February 5th! 🔥 #InfernosForbiddenArchives #DarkFantasy #book #ebook #urbanfantasy #vampirebook #vampire #demon
December 31, 2024 at 10:51 PM