D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis

Canada
Author of fantasy fiction, poetry and more.
04
Mar
Writing at the Turn of the 21st Century

Writing at the Turn of the 21st Century

Nostalgic comparison of writing a novel in the pre-mobile era. I finished writing THE TAKING in the year 2000. I write about why my first novel does not reflect the calibre of my writing today. The long read.
11 min read
25
Feb
The move from Medium.

The move from Medium.

New Chapter, New Platform: Why I'm Building The Erudite Bookworm #WritersJourney #NewWebsite
9 min read
06
Feb
A native mask in leather and metal of unknown origin, the eyes are horizontal slits, and the nose and forehead are dotted wit

The Frazzled Mind

I’ve written a novel I’ve submitted to agents and publishers. Now what?
4 min read
09
Jan
2025 — A new charge

2025 — A new charge

A recap of the achievements of 2024 and what I would like to improve in the coming year.
3 min read
01
Jan
IOD (3) The Conception of Sanni

IOD (3) The Conception of Sanni

9 min read
01
Jan
IOD (2) Curse of the Black Leopard

IOD (2) Curse of the Black Leopard

14 min read
01
Jan
IOD (1) The Lament of Saoirse

IOD (1) The Lament of Saoirse

24 min read
04
Dec
What was life like 10,000 years ago?

What was life like 10,000 years ago?

What was life like in the past? Humans weren't just surviving—they had intricate societies and complex social landscapes. History contains stories of adaptation and resilience. The past is a mirror reflecting our complexities. Who were we? Who are we still?
5 min read
20
Nov
Writing the Synopsis

Writing the Synopsis

No MFA is required. I fumbled and bumbled into what made sense for my novel.
4 min read
13
Nov
What works for you fails for me

What works for you fails for me

The odds are stacked against me. But I am not a statistic.
5 min read