A writer… writes?
On productivity, watching my cat chirp, and finding the muse.
Author Blog
The mid-life journey of D.M. De Alwis product leader turned mythological fantasy and children's book author.
We are our worst, and best, critics.
I expanded a very long prologue, folding it into the novel. Then I cringed. Did I just ruin everything?
Feedback. A difficult pill to swallow.
It feels like a bullet, but objectively — it is what makes you better.
The First Chapter
A lesson in writing fantasy: be flexible to where your story starts.
Hello World!
The beginning of the rest of my life.
Author Blog
Where are the readers?
One author’s journey to get feedback online.
Interview for “Writers for Readers”
Gary E. Johnson interviewed me for Writers for Readers, a radio program hosted by 102.7 CHOP FM.
Launch of Ahasae Tharu
Launch of Ahasae Tharu Publications
Emotional Intelligence in Kids
Is there a need for books that teach parents and kids how to cope with life experiences?
The artwork behind the Children’s book ‘Which Feeling’
Illustrated by my eight-year-old son who shares a passion for storytelling with his mom.
Anecdotal Evidence
Self-sabotage & Getting Back on Track
Are you worthy of praise? Do you unwittingly sabotage your gains?
The day my writing habit died
Medium has a way of both inspiring and killing the writer habit. The platform provides both a means to publish your blog or stories but…