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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.
I have published two children's books in collaboration with my illustrator son, Rohan Corlosquet: Best Friends and Which Feeling.
Myths & Samsara is the name of my podcast, where I decolonize South Asian mythology, history, culture, and beliefs.
I write historical fantasy that passes for literary fiction. Set eons ago in the ancient Indian subcontinent, I explore the concepts of rebirth, karma, and the human experience.
A LION'S HEAD is a retelling of the mythology of Nara Sinha. In my version of events, he becomes a god through his actions and lives as an immortal amongst humans for thousands of years.
Sinha's mortal enemy is Isha, the Water Buffalo God, who, through his actions, devolves into the demon, Mahishasura. A Lion's Head establishes the characters' mutual hatred.
I am inspired by Buddhist cosmology for my setting that is influenced by folkloric and religious references while staying grounded to life as we experience it today.
I write about the time when the gods walked amongst us.
For more details about me, D.M. De Alwis.
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