D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis

Canada
Author of fantasy fiction, poetry and more.
25
Apr
Publishing with Ingram Spark

Publishing with Ingram Spark

Two months of wrestling with book covers and PDF files before I finally added my books for a wider distribution than available from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
2 min read
17
Apr
Compromise vs. Sacrifice

Compromise vs. Sacrifice

When you say the wrong thing at the wrong time, ego shows up and leaves you with your foot in the mess. This affects friendships, careers, and romantic relationships. How do we choose between compromising or sacrificing ourselves?
8 min read
11
Apr
Living with Fibroids

Living with Fibroids

Is this what it all comes down to? What are fibroids, and how did they affect my weight loss journey? The long read.
10 min read
09
Apr
002 | Vijaya's Story on Myths & Samsara

002 | Vijaya's Story on Myths & Samsara

What is of most interest to me is Vijaya's parentage, and grand parentage. The basis for my earlier novels. Episode 2 (~18 mins) is available April 15th, 2025.
8 min read
09
Apr
Indie versus Trad Publishing

Indie versus Trad Publishing

When impatience rules my psyche, will introspection calm my desire for immediate gratification through Independent Publishing?
6 min read
01
Apr
001 | Audience & Animals? on Myths & Samsara

001 | Audience & Animals? on Myths & Samsara

Happy April Fool's Day! For the pagan holiday, I am dropping a new podcast. No, this is no joke. Read more below.
1 min read
27
Mar
What do exposition and 'sausage making' have in common?

What do exposition and 'sausage making' have in common?

I've been firing on all cylinders in the last week. My daughter caught a debilitating stomach virus. I ended up self-medicating with YouTube videos and experimented with social media. I rubbed my daughter's belly and sang, "belly ache, belly ache, go away, go away." She's better now.
1 min read
27
Mar
Crusty Eye Yaksha

Crusty Eye Yaksha

18 min read
26
Mar
000 | Introducing Myths & Samsara

000 | Introducing Myths & Samsara

Through Buddhist cosmology, we revive ancient tales and blend folklore with world-building. Discover myths, spiritual lore, and a fantasy saga where time is a labyrinth and the dead do not rest.
6 min read
18
Mar
What I learned: Comicon 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?
3 min read