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09
Jun
009 | On Sri Lankan Demons & Witchcraft...
An introductory primer for the demons, spirits, and gods to come. There are three sub-religions practiced in Sri Lanka associated with demons and witchcraft. These are demonology, capuism, and grahaism.
8 min read
02
Jun
Light Podcasting
Efficiency with podcasting. What am I using, how long does it take, where do I spend my time? How do I do this as one solo person?
7 min read
02
Jun
008 | The Demon of Disease
The demon of disease is accompanied by a host of eighteen demons. But, they are not demons. They are spirits subject to the rules and regulations given to them by higher-order beings. I dive into some of my research behind this Yaksha.
9 min read
27
May
007 | The Hat Seller
This is a reflection of today's AI-driven world. At the end of the day, the original hat seller reigns supreme while all the others holding hats are just copies and clones. Moral of the story: keep a cool head.
2 min read
20
May
An Editor's Perspective
Feedback is a gift. What are we asking for when we ask for feedback from an editor? More importantly, are we ready to receive it? I write about my fears around the editorial process, how I stumbled on my editor, and how I received her edits.
8 min read
20
May
006 | The Consecrating of Vijaya
This is a continuation of Vijaya's story from last week. The next chapter details the story of Vijaya and Kuvena. After he colonizes Sri Lanka, he discards his supernatural wife for the sake of legitimacy in an era when connections to the Indian subcontinent held supreme.
5 min read
14
May
(ADHD x Perimenopause)² - The Productivity Paradox
My daughter's birthday, a contract with an illustrator, and waiting on editorial review- these are but a few of the distractions that derailed my productivity in May and we're only halfway through!
5 min read
13
May
005 | The Coming of Vijaya
We're back to Vijaya this week. Listen to the chronicle written over 1500 years after his time. What was so special about this king that the Buddhist priests would chronicle not only his ancestry but his odyssey and subsequent colonization of Sri Lanka?
4 min read
08
May
004 | A Conversation on Masks, Playing God, and Striving for Enlightenment
This conversation dives into material in the novel I'm drafting. We talk about Yaksha masks and their significance in a real-life context.
3 min read
05
May
Learn what to Cut Out from Storytelling, Podcasts, and Life
Most of us need a harbinger of truth to pull us back from the growing chasm created by politics. A Kalyana Mithra is a 'good or admirable friend'. They offer mentorship, act as a guide or spiritual ally, and contribute to spiritual and ethical growth. In writing, these are our editors and producers.
5 min read