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Welcome to the erudite bookworm.

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.

Fantasy Fiction

Inspired by the origin story of the Hindu God Narasimha.

A LION'S HEAD

A HEAVEN TURNED INTO HELL During the reign of the Asura King Hiranyakshipu, the greater gods have migrated humans to the immortal lands of the Asura.

PROTECTOR OF THE PEOPLE Wishing to return his people home, the water buffalo deity Isha binds himself to the Asura King. Meanwhile, the man-lion Sinha—aided by three human companions—accepts the quest to defeat Hiranyakshipu.

One is fated to become a demon, while the other will become a god.

eBook Available September 9th, 2025.
Paperback available from October 7th, 2025.

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Children's Books

Illustrated cover depicting mother and son drawn by a young child. — Which Feeling (2023)

Illustrated cover depicting four girlfriends in a playground. — Best Friends (2025)

Published in collaboration with my illustrator son, Rohan Corlosquet.

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Recent posts cover my mindset for finishing the novel, learning about book marketing, and debating traditional versus independent publishing. Other topics I frequently cover include parenthood, product management, recipes, and weight loss.

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.

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