2025 Event Archive

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2025 Event Archive
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2025

Early notice of the sale of my books at The Link, Winter Market in Georgina, Ontario! Two days this winter, November 16 and December 7 come meet some fantastic authors (including me!) from the Writers Community of York Region selling their Indie books.

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November 15th, 2025 - Indie Author Day at the Richmond Hill Public Library Central Branch| Richmond Hill, Ontario

On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 1PM to 4PM, join me for Indie Author Day at the Richmond Hill Public Library's Central Branch. Indie Author Day draws the community together by bringing independent authors and readers all in one place to celebrate your love of books and authorship.

October 7th, 2025 - Bookseller.org | Amazon - A Lion's Head available in print

00:00 AM, Online goes live. Other booksellers like Indigo and Barnes & Noble should pick up the book in time as it is available and they have the eBook listed.

A Lion’s Head
Pawn of Samsara Volume 1: An asura completes his divine mandate only to receive a god-turned-demon’s wrath.
The Erudite BookwormD.M. De Alwis

September 27th, 2025 - Vaughan Public Libraries - Local Author Showcase Event Day

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Pierre Berton Resource Library

Local Author Showcase
Meet local authors at VPL’s monthly local author showcase. It may ignite unexpected but unforgettable literary sparks!
Vaughan Public Libraries

September 20th, 2025 - Richmond Hill Public Library - Culture Days - Mother/Son Artist Team

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM, Central Branch

Mother/Son Artist Team
Kids: 12 years and under Join author Diliny M. De Alwis, author of children’s books Which Feeling and Best Friends, and her son Rohan who illustrated them, as they read both books and answer questions from parents and children. Visit our Culture Days webpage for the latest news and information about the event.
BiblioEvents

September 12, 2025 - Featured in Science Fiction & Fantasy Promo

Find Your Next Favorite Story
Find your new favorite authors right here. They’ve partnered together to bring you all of these exciting free reads!

September 9th, 2025 - Book Release - A Lion's Head By D.M. De Alwis

A Lion’s Head available in eBook
Another milestone! Inspired by the origin story of the Hindu God Narasimha, A Lion’s Head brings the mythology to life. The first in a Duology that touch on ancient myths while exploring reincarnation stories.
The Erudite BookwormD.M. De Alwis
Announcing “A Lion’s Head” by D.M. De Alwis
A HEAVEN TURNED INTO A HELL The Greater Gods have migrated humans to the immortal lands ruled by the tyrannical Asura King Hiranyakshipu. PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE, wishing to return his people to th…
Writers' Community of York RegionWCYR

September 6th, 2025 - Author Signing - Indigo, Newmarket

Recap of Local Book Signing Event | Indigo Newmarket | Sept. 6th 2025
Milestone time! This was my first-ever official brick-and-mortar (the term used for bookstores) signing event. My books are now stocked through the end of the year at our local Newmarket Indigo.
The Erudite BookwormD.M. De Alwis

August 21-22, 2025 - FanExpo-Toronto 2025

See posts on Instagram (@dmdealwis).

July 31st, 2025 - Canadian Indie Authors Spotlight | Children's Books by D.M. De Alwis

Canadian Indie Authors Spotlight | Children’s Books by D.M. De Alwis
I’m excited to be listed by the Canadian Indie Authors’ Substack and Instagram. Here are links to the post and a summary.
The Erudite BookwormD.M. De Alwis
📚Author Spotlight: D.M. De Alwis
Children’s Fiction Author
Canadian Indie AuthorsCanadian Indie Authors

March 18, 2025 - Comicon-Toronto 2025

What I learned: Comicon 2025
A Day of Books, Connections, and Unexpected Moments. Have you ever wondered what happens when an author steps into the vibrant world of Comicon?
The Erudite BookwormD.M. De Alwis