My First Book Launch
Holding this event as an unknown author was my way of showing gratitude to the people who have helped me pass every milestone on this journey.
Book Recommendations for October 2025
I have been lucky to join a few online book promotions marketing Indie Authors. Please check out the links below to find your next To Be Read (TBR).
My first Ad campaign
I started an experiment after hearing good things about authors receiving easy traction using BookBub. My budget? $50. Timescale? From now until New Year's Eve.
What does AI say about my work?
I ran an early draft of both of my books through Living Writer's AI, and this is what I got.
A Change in the Air...
End of September updates. A Lion's Pride is still undergoing revisions. The sequel to A Lion's Head is due to be released (in all formats) the first week of January, 2026.
Retrospective | regrets and successes... on releasing A Lion's Head (10 days later)
Effort did not translate to effectiveness and my rational for why that was.
A Lion's Head available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover
Another milestone! Inspired by the origin story of the Hindu God Narasimha, A Lion's Head brings the mythology to life. The first in a Duology that touch on ancient myths while exploring reincarnation stories.
Recap of Local Book Signing Event | Indigo Newmarket | Sept. 6th 2025
Milestone time! This was my first-ever official brick-and-mortar (the term used for bookstores) signing event. My books are now stocked through the end of the year at our local Newmarket Indigo.
The Final Edits | A Lion's Head
In the final lap. Desire is the breeding ground for change. I must crush that desire—only serious edits required here.
Canadian Indie Authors Spotlight | Children's Books by D.M. De Alwis
I'm excited to be listed by the Canadian Indie Authors' Substack and Instagram. Here are links to the post and a summary.
