Overview
I write YA speculative fiction—sci-fi, fantasy and horror. I love all three, but I tend to gravitate towards sci-fi. In fact, funky science plays a role in all of my stories, since I geek out over it and love science communication.
My three completed webnovels to date have garnered over 60,000 comments from readers around the world! They contain: nerdy heroines, Asian-ness, lush worldbuilding, ace rep, goth aesthetics and anime/gaming/fairytale elements. Despite global interest in sustainability and plant-forward food systems, it's still very rare to find eco themes and vegan characters in media. My stories are out to change that!
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I began penning my novels during the pandemic while working freelance. My first novel KOMOREBY was shortlisted for the Watty Awards 2022, which had over 40,000 entries, and entered Editor's Choice on the homepage. Wattpad invited me to join its inaugural Creator Program, exclusive for authors with high engagement. I've also volunteered for 3 years as a Wattpad Ambassador to uplift indie writers, and eventually led teams as a senior, vetting hundreds of stories and judging contests.
Almost all of my second novel, RHODOREEF, was written on my phone due to the power cuts in my country. It won the Amby Awards 2023 on Wattpad under Science Fiction. My third, BLACK AVATARE, won the Amby Awards 2024 under Paranormal and entered the overall Grand Favorites. Now I'm writing my fourth offline.
My stories are currently available free as webnovels on Wattpad. I hope to traditionally publish in the future!
fun · smart · anime-esque · quirky
Character-Driven
Follow the adventures of heroines who are nerdy, whimsical and rebellious. They come with plant-based predilections and make heartwarming bonds. Ships, when they occur, are deep, fluffy and platonic by choice (not talking about boats). There may be implied ace rep. I prefer third person in gaming, since I want to take a step back from the character—same goes for my writing but with inner monologues.
Sci-Fi & Worldbuilding
I love delving into the mind-boggling possibilities of quantum physics, space, ocean exploration and technology. I also tackle themes related to futurism, sustainability and South Asian society. So underneath the fun and fluff, there’s always something for the thinkers. As a big science nerd, I do extensive research and draw inspiration from diverse sources. Who knew YA fluff and hard sci-fi can be a great combo? Yes, I've found my genre-bending stories appeal to a mass audience!
Plot & Pacing
Plots are medium-paced in order to develop my themes and characters. I build intricate plots and strive for artistic unity. Embedded in them are pop culture references, gaming lingo, mythology, symbolism and Easter eggs—which the nerdy readers are likely to unearth. I also invent words and tweak idioms in fun ways to suit my big story worlds! Since my novels often have global stakes, there are anime-esque battle scenes. Yes, I go all out with the bang bang and stabby stabby.
Art & Design
Due to my art background, my speculative settings and characters are crafted with visual development. Expect rich imagery in scenes, outfits and the story world. I produce concept art pieces whenever I can (a few examples are here on this page). The cover art and graphics are all original work. I post art breakdowns and animated shorts on my YouTube, IG and TikTok. I'm currently animating a music video for a song I wrote for KOMOREBY.
Catalogue
BLACK AVATARE
NOVEL
A dark sci-fantasy re-imagining of the Black Prince from Sri Lankan folklore.
Grand Favorite of the Amby Awards 2024.
The Great Haunting was just a historical plague. The alluring demon Black Prince wasn't real—it was the disease that drove the unfortunate maidens to take their lives. Cityfolk with sense know that. Binara knows better.
For those acquainted with her, Binara is just a teen spending school break in her ancestral estate with a strict governess, a workaholic mother and an ailing great uncle. Only her missing sister knew of her ability to detect ghost essence and the mysterious dark matter the city is using as a power source. Armed with science, Binara is confident that she's a better ghosthunter than the city's shadowy ghostbusting agency.
Now, history is repeating itself with increasing incidents of missing girls and hauntings—which Binara blames for the disappearance of her sister. It's time to fight back before darkness takes over her home. What better way than to set a trap for none other than the Black Prince?
Sample chapters only. Currently querying.
Upcoming
I have many novels to write! They sit in my folder with varying degrees of research and planning. The WIPs I'm writing offline at the moment are:
YA sci-fantasy dark academia set in an alternate Horton Plains in Sri Lanka. It comes with a magic system that is very South Asian!
YA steampunk romantasy school story set in an alternate Sri Lanka. It also comes with a very South Asian magic system and social themes.
Wattpad HQ Tour!
I didn't imagine I'd cross the world in 2025 to arrive in Toronto for my master's. My university is just 15 minutes' walk from Wattpad HQ.
Nick, Head of Product at Wattpad, has been immensely supportive and given me loads of feedback over the years. He offered me a tour in early 2026!
Wattpad Ambassador
I've been trained as a Wattpad Ambassador and volunteered 4 hours weekly from 2021 to 2024 to uplift indie writers.
As a senior Ambassador, I led teams, managed official profiles, ran contests, organized activities, scouted for great stories, judged contests and vetted books for featuring.
I've received certicates and merch over the years—T-shirts, earphones, bags, pens, phone rings and more!
Process
I'm a careful plotter. I think some level of plotting is important to any creative—scripts, sketches, storyboards and more. It's also necessary in order to ensure that we don't get stuck or waste time! Here's how I go about plotting and writing my stories.
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I start with a cool premise that includes a unique world, magic system and theme. I have a lot of fun developing them—visual references and lots of research. I sometimes talk to people who are knowledgeable in the material I'm dealing with. I might visit certain locations (I went to the misty highlands of Horton Plains to get a feel for my new dark academia). I also get inspiration and material from the many science sources I geek out over. I've even taken an astrobiology course on Edx!
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Needless to say, my notes for a novel can span tens of thousands of words. I also write profiles for the main characters. The protagonist will have expanded goals, motivations, conflict, stakes and back story.
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When it comes to plotting, I write down the logline, blurb, synopsis and rough chapter breakdown. I might add details to the breakdown along the way when new ideas occur to me. I use the synopsis early to identify potential issues and save myself any headache later.
Once I've got these largely sorted, I have everything I need to write the actual story. Given my experience writing on phones during Sri Lanka's power cuts, I keep a basic notepad app with dark mode in my phone. This way, I can write while traveling. These drafts are then edited on my computer, and I line-edit chapter by chapter. This kind of planning was especially important when I posted weekly chapters over years on Wattpad.
Depending on feedback, I will run more edits and then polish everything up. My stories haven't needed big developmental edits except for my first novel, which has issues I need to fix!
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Panelist at Comic Con Sri Lanka
Lanka Comic Con is Sri Lanka's biggest event for many fandoms, otakus and cosplayers. It is held in the heart of Colombo and attracts over 3000 attendees. The organizers invited me to be a panelist in 2024!
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I talked about my webnovels and inspired aspiring writers/artists. I was also invited to share my storytelling and character design knowledge at a workshop for high school students aspiring to create webnovels and comics.
My webnovel BLACK AVATARE, which celebrates Sri Lanka's rich ghost lore, was prominently featured at Lanka Comic Con!
