Lal Medawattegedara is the author of three novels: Playing Pillow Politics at MGK (Winner Gratiaen Prize 2012), When Ghosts Die (Shortlisted Gratiaen Prize 2021), Restless Rust (Shortlisted Gratiaen Prize 2021); and three short story collections, The Window Cleaner’s Soul (Shortlisted Gratiaen Prize 2002), Can you hear me running and The Trouble with Old People (Winner Godage First Manuscript Award 2024). His work has been featured on BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and Khaleej Times.