D.A. Di Muro

David Di Muro portrait
father • STORYTELLER • PHILOSOPHER

D.A. Di Muro

Australian creator celebrated for the epic fantasy series Manah Wars — with roots in Bankstown, careers spanning music, film, and university tech, and a lifelong drive to build the richly imagined world of Alteria.

Quick facts

NamesD.A. Di Muro aka Big Nose
IdentityBorn Bankstown, Sydney, Australia • Argentinian/Italian Heritage
FocusMy creative focus comes from storytelling, philosophy & fatherhood.
Notable worksManah Wars – Glimmer in the Darkness, Fox Studios "deadside" Movie
SocialTikTok: @dadimuro • Web: bignose.com.au
RetailHarry Hartog (incl. Macquarie Centre), Booktopia, Barnes & Noble

Overview

D.A. Di Muro, also known as Big Nose, is an Australian creative polymath celebrated for his epic fantasy series, Manah Wars. Born and raised in Bankstown, New South Wales, he has a diverse background that includes careers as a music producer, film director, and technology expert in Australian universities. Throughout these ventures, he nurtured his passion for creative writing, culminating in the creation of the richly imagined world of Alteria, central to the Manah Wars saga (Big Nose Fantasy Publishing).

His debut novel, Manah Wars – Glimmer in the Darkness, has been praised for its exceptional world-building and compelling character development. Critics have compared his work to that of Tolkien and Asimov, noting its potential to become a staple among high fantasy literature enthusiasts (Kerry Fryar Freeman).

In addition to his writing, Di Muro maintains an online presence. He engages with readers on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @thefantasybro and shares content related to his work on TikTok as @dadimuro.

For readers in Sydney, his book is available at Harry Hartog bookstores, including the Macquarie Shopping Centre location (Harry Hartog).

Beyond his literary pursuits, Di Muro's personal background is influenced by his Argentinian heritage, which has inspired elements within his writing. He is also known to enjoy yerba maté, a traditional South American beverage, reflecting his cultural roots (Kerry Fryar Freeman).

For more information about D.A. Di Muro and his works, visit his official website at Big Nose Fantasy Publishing.

Works & projects

Manah Wars – Glimmer in the Darkness

An epic fantasy like no other. 

Paperback & hardcover available.

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Media Enquiries: talks & workshops

Book David for talks & workshops on storytelling, philosophy, science, technology, religion and politics. He is a technical expert in finance, photography, and show business; having coached hundreds of people in developing their own success.

References provided on request.

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Awards & recognition

2009 - ReBirth (SF)
Offical Selection - Sydney Film School Festival: ReBirth
2010 - Vampires of the Sun (SF)
Official Selection - Archetype Gallery: Vampires of the Sun
2011 - Voodoo Coffee (AD)
Offical Partner - Sydney Film Festival: Voodoo Coffee
2012 - deadside (TV)
SOLD OUT Premiere - Fox Studios Sydney: deadside
2013 - Swear to God (SF)
Winner (Comedy) - Aurora TV Film Festival: Swear to God

Articles & academic contributions

2025

Developing Library Services for Equity of Access in a Digital-First Learning Environment

Conference Presentation — THETA 2025 / CAUDIT

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2019

XR in Libraries: Beyond the Hype

Peer-Reviewed Conference Paper — THETA 2019
2011

Learn to Play the Game — Play the Game to Learn

Peer-Reviewed Conference Paper — ALIA Information Online 2011
2008

Virtual Research Environments: What do libraries have to do with it?

Symposium Research Presentation — ALIA Web2.0: Beyond the Hype 2008
2008

Delivering Digital Services: A Handbook for Public Libraries and Learning Centres

Expert Book Review — Library Management, Vol. 29 Issue: 1/2, pp.134–135, 2008

Official

Big Nose Fantasy Publishing — David Di Muro

Author page & updates

Retail

Harry Hartog — Manah Wars – Glimmer in the Darkness

Sydney stores incl. Macquarie Centre

Social

TikTok: @dadimuro

Web: bignose.com.au


Press mention

Kerry Fryar Freeman — Books & Bevies

Discussion of Manah Wars, heritage, and yerba maté

Video gallery

Tap a thumbnail to play inline, or open on YouTube / CAUDIT.

THETA 2025 / CAUDIT presentation by David Di Muro ↗ Open

THETA 2025: Equity of Access (CAUDIT)

Developing Library Services for Equity of Access in a Digital-First Learning Environment. Opens on CAUDIT.

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Mutually Assured Destruction scene — David "Bignose" Di Muro ▶ Play

Scene: “Mutually Assured Destruction”

Scene with David “Bignose” Di Muro from the film Mutually Assured Destruction.

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Big Nose demo of SL8IT Studio productions ▶ Play

SL8IT Studio — Demo Reel

Big Nose demo of SL8IT Studio productions by D.A. Di Muro.

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Trailer for Australian TV show deadside ▶ Play

deadside — TV Show Trailer

Trailer for Australian TV show deadside, directed by D.A. Di Muro.

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Fox Studios premiere of deadside ▶ Play

deadside — Fox Studios Premiere

Fox Studios sold-out premiere for deadside, directed by D.A. Di Muro.

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Worldwide CNET interview with D.A. Di Muro ▶ Play

CNET Interview

Worldwide CNET interview with Big Nose founder D.A. Di Muro.

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