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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 go off the deep end into South Asian mythology, history, culture, and beliefs. My novels are set in the ancient Indian sub-continent.

I write historical fantasy that passes for literary fiction. At the same time, I have independently published several children's books.

A LION'S HEAD is a retelling of the mythology of Nara Sinha. In my version of events, he is an immortal who lives for over 1,000 years. His mortal enemy is Mahishasura, the Water Buffalo Demon. The book sets up both characters in their mutual hatred.

For more details about me, D.M. De Alwis.

Recent posts have focused on building a growth mindset for success in finishing my novel, what I learned about book marketing, and the challenges of traditional and independent publishing.

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