About D.M. De Alwis
About D.M. De Alwis
Diliny M. De Alwis is a Canadian-born Sri Lankan author living north of Toronto. She began Ahasae Tharu in 2008 while playing pachinko through several careers. Initial focus was on web and product development, consulting, and coaching, but by 2023 she turned to writing full-time. Diliny is the mother of three talented children who inspire and illustrate her children's books.
To date, she has published two children's books and is working on a third. She has been working on A Lion's Head for the last two years. Stay tuned for a release date, coming soon.
Ahasae Tharu (Ah-ha-say th-ah-roo) means "In the sky, stars" in Sinhalese (Aakasha Tara in Sanskrit).
- Author Blog is the spill-off from researching and publishing.
- Myths & Samsara is a podcast on mythology and folklore.
- Anecdotal Evidence is a compilation of life, managing relationships and cultural nuance, and lessons learned.
- If you need help and want to connect. Ahasae Tharu is my catch-all brand for publishing, product consulting, and coaching. It's also the name of my Imprint.
Additional Links
📚 Goodreads 🗞️ Medium | 🔗 LinkedIn | 📺 Youtube (Ahasae Tharu)
- The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA)
- Writer's Community of York Region (WCYR |Member page)
About this Site
The Erudite Bookworm was launched in 2018 on Medium and was migrated to dmdealwis.com in 2025. Soon after, in March of 2025, Diliny launched the Myths & Samsara Podcast.
Disclaimer
While my work draws inspiration from characters from Buddhist (Hindu) cosmology, it is meant as fiction retold for entertainment purposes.
To my South Asian readers for whom some characters hold great significance, my intention is to grow curiosity and understanding of our shared cultural heritage, histories, and Dhamma. All religious figures are written with great respect, even the ones who devolve.