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Ahasae Tharu (Ah-ha-say th-ah-roo, 'th' as in feather) means "In the sky, stars" in Sinhalese. It's the name of my imprint. Myths & Samsara is the name of my podcast, where I decolonize South Asian mythology, history, culture, and beliefs.

Mythological Fantasy

The Pawn of Samsara Duology

Originating in an immortal realm where gods and asuras rule, A Lion’s Head follows Isha, a water buffalo god, and Sinha, a man-lion hybrid tasked by the gods to overthrow a despot. Their intertwined fates lead one to become a hero and the other toward darkness.

A thousand years later in A Lion’s Pride, Sinha, a shapeshifter, endures life in the mortal realm. As the boundary between realms weakens, and the hungry ghosts rise, Sinha stumbles into reincarnated companions from his historic past. In the growing chaos, an ancient enemy returns hell bent on revenge.

• A Lion's Head is available in eBook and Print from most booksellers.
• A Lion's Pride will be released January 2026. Fill out this form to be considered for an Advance Reader Copy (ARC).

Archeology and Mythology that Inspired Pawn of Samsara...

Retelling Nara Sinha’s Origins

Or Narasimha if that is your preference. To me, he has become Sinha. I asked the question, What happens when a divine being created by the Gods has completed his purpose? What then? The result is a duology to kickstart a series.

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Children's Books

Published in collaboration with my illustrator son, Rohan Corlosquet.

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About 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.