D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis

Canada
Author of fantasy fiction, poetry and more.
18
Mar
Caught in the net

Caught in the net

Imagine if a doctor had never told me that I would become obese. Imagine if, in my healthy state, I continued eating and enjoying life…
2 min read
06
Mar
We are our worst, and best, critics.

We are our worst, and best, critics.

I expanded a very long prologue, folding it into the novel. Then I cringed. Did I just ruin everything?
1 min read
23
Feb
Feedback. A difficult pill to swallow.

Feedback. A difficult pill to swallow.

It feels like a bullet, but objectively — it is what makes you better.
4 min read
14
Feb
The First Chapter

The First Chapter

A lesson in writing fantasy: be flexible to where your story starts.
1 min read
14
Feb
Hello World!

Hello World!

The beginning of the rest of my life.
3 min read
23
Jan
The power in intention setting

The power in intention setting

The challenge of finding my WHY.
4 min read
08
Jan
Fasting for 5 days

Fasting for 5 days

A journey of long-term fasting and exercise for a healthier life without being intent on a destination.
9 min read
08
Jan
You Are What You Eat: A Review.

You Are What You Eat: A Review.

Netflix's documentary on twins eating a vegan vs. omnivore diet raises more questions than it answers.
7 min read
11
Dec
Where are the readers?

Where are the readers?

One author’s journey to get feedback online.
4 min read
06
Dec
Fasting Log

Fasting Log

11 min read