Bibliography of D.M. De Alwis

Publications


Mythic Fantasy for YA to Adult

In a universe ruled by Buddhist cosmology, when ancient gods walked among mankind.

A Lion's Head Cover
Pawn of Samsara Volume 1 Aurora Award Nominee

A Lion's Head By D.M. De Alwis

An asura completes his divine mandate only to receive a god-turned-demon’s wrath.

In an immortal realm populated by gods, asura, and humans, Isha, a water buffalo god, and Sinha, a man-lion hybrid, are drawn into a plot to topple a despot. But when the dust of revolution settles, the "hero" and the "monster" are rarely who the legends claim.

A Lion's Pride Cover
Pawn of Samsara Volume 2

A Lion's Pride By D.M. De Alwis

Sinha's mission to find his pride.

A millennium later, the boundary between the mortal and immortal realms is fraying. As the hungry ghosts rise, Sinha—now a weary shapeshifter—stumbles into the reincarnated shadows of his past. An ancient enemy has returned, and this time, the gods won't be the ones to pay the price.

Short Story

A Water Horse

She desired a simpler life. As the daughter of a lord raised on druid stories, Saoirse wanted to meet the fae. She makes one last trip to the faerie rings and coast of Domberg, on the eve of her engagement to the seventh son of the High King—not expecting to find her each-uisge, water-spirit, waiting for her.

A Water Horse Cover

Children’s Books & Middle Grade Fiction

Thoughtful explorations of identity, emotional literacy, and folklore-in-real-life for younger minds.

Which Feeling Cover
Early Readers

Which Feeling?

WHICH FEELING features Theo, who has learned a new phrase at kindergarten. "You hurt my feelings." On their walk home, Theo's Amma tries to find out which of Theo's feelings she has hurt.

Explore Book →
Best Friends Cover
Early Readers

Best Friends

BEST FRIENDS features Maya, who is hesitant to attend school. In a classic playground move, her friend has told her she is not her BFF. The problem is, she doesn't know what a BFF is, but she is troubled by the rejection. Her mother points out that she has more than one friend with whom she can play.

Explore Book →

About D.M. De Alwis

D.M. De Alwis

Diliny M. De Alwis is a Canadian-born Sri Lankan author who lives in Canada with her large family of three kids and three pets, who often serve as inspiration for her books. Her passion for researching and writing prehistoric fantasy grew while playing pachinko through several careers. When not writing, she can be found volunteering for the cadet corps and teaching.