Books by D.M. De Alwis
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Children's Books
Best Friends by D.M. De Alwis
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.
We're all hooked by the negative. Kids (just like adults) feel rejection and cling to that feeling. The problem is that focusing on the rejection leads to missed opportunities staring you in the face.
This book is designed to be read aloud to preschoolers or by early readers. Read-along books on YouTube!
BEST FRIENDS was released on 26 February 2025 by Ahasae Tharu Publishing. [ISBN 978-1-0694018-1-6]
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Which Feeling by D.M. De Alwis
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.
Children ask questions as they try to grasp new concepts. Often, parents lack the time or mental space to respond appropriately. This book serves as an icebreaker to help parents initiate those important conversations with their children.
This book is designed to be a fun read-aloud to preschoolers or by early readers. Read-along books on YouTube!
WHICH FEELING was released on 4 May 2023 by Ahasae Tharu Publishing. [ISBN 978-1-0694018-0-9]
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Pawn of Samsara | A Lion's Head
Two hybrids were created to serve and protect. Their success is tempered by circumstance. Both are cut loose, abandoned, and left alone to find their way through Samsara.
Who would desire a fierce lion at their hearth? Sinha is a young immortal asura with the power to transform between the forms of a lion and a man. Struggling with identity, he gravitates to the familiar, which turns out to be the reincarnations of his long-dead companions.
What price would you pay to safeguard your loved ones? The water buffalo god, Isha is playing with fire when his ambition lands him a coveted role under the Asura King. Good intentions pave the path to hell. Isha is slow to realize his mistake. He is out of time. Cursed, he descends into madness.
Sinha could save him, but will his efforts be enough? Destinies entwined, the knots of Samsara take hold.
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The Taking (Out of Print)
"My protagonist, Lana Elena Llanasolion, came alive on paper. Her story was strange and dark. My post-pubescent obsession with suicide, death, and escape through portals was bleak. This would be a gothic novel. This would also be a world with Sanskrit and demonic possessions." - D.M. De Alwis, Author Blog
Read more in Writing at the turn of the 21st century.
THE TAKING was removed from distribution (KDP) in 2025, pending revisions. Published by Ahasae Tharu Publishing.