D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis

Canada
Author of fantasy fiction, poetry and more.
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
26
Mar
000 | Introducing the Myths & Samsara Podcast

000 | Introducing the Myths & Samsara Podcast

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
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