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The Lightbringer: A Novel, Brett L. Butler May 2016

The Lightbringer: A Novel, Brett L. Butler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Lightbringer is about a collision of two worlds: the world of a contemporary South Florida town and the magical world of Zariel, bringing with it the universal threat of the Terra. Childhood friends, Breck and Tom, are thrown into the middle of an ancient conflict between the Terra—a collection of alien races that have been transformed by darkness—and the forces of good. After an encounter with a magical pool of golden water, the boys must learn to use their new abilities to protect against the growing Terranox army. In the midst of their struggle, however, a mysterious companion—the Lightbringer, …


Jameson's Story: A Tale Of The Human Condition Through Fiction, Steven Kubitza May 2015

Jameson's Story: A Tale Of The Human Condition Through Fiction, Steven Kubitza

Honors Projects

A work of fiction focusing on two characters living in the same world, but under much different circumstances. One must try and find out who he is while the other is attempting to uphold his way of life in a society threatening to take it away. The story delves into the ideas of a somewhat dystopian world; one in which our society could ultimately mirror in the near future. The work is unfinished, which is explained in the reflection paper at the beginning of the document.


Mother's Bed: Gender Representation In Children's Literature, Karin Hanni Apr 2015

Mother's Bed: Gender Representation In Children's Literature, Karin Hanni

Senior Theses

This children's book and accompanying research paper both address gender inequity in children's literature. There is a significant imbalance of gender representation in children's literature, with the number of central male characters almost doubling that of central female characters. Additionally, the roles of males and females still tend to be stereotypical: boys are action-oriented and heroic, while girls are nurturing and passive. Further, it is believed that boys will only enjoy books about boys, while girls will enjoy books about both boys and girls. This imbalance in children's literature hurts both genders. Children not only learn to read from books, …


The Story Of My Art: A Study In Fiction Writing, Victoria J. Steelman Oct 2014

The Story Of My Art: A Study In Fiction Writing, Victoria J. Steelman

Senior Honors Theses

This creative thesis examines the several aspects of the author’s study and experience on the path to become a fiction writer. The author’s writing theory is addressed, utilizing research from a variety of authorities on the subject and focusing primarily on the nonexistence of rules for crafting fiction, the role of education in the life of the writer, and the importance of the practice of writing itself. The second section details the writer’s personal method of crafting fiction, focusing on the key elements of character, plot, and setting. The third section contains a full marketing plan for the author’s intended …


Fimbulvinter, D. Sandy Nielsen Jul 1999

Fimbulvinter, D. Sandy Nielsen

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The One-Eyed Bicyclist With The Amazingly Long Grin, Tony Báez Milán Jul 1999

The One-Eyed Bicyclist With The Amazingly Long Grin, Tony Báez Milán

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


A Dance With Trickster, Jennifer Crow Jul 1999

A Dance With Trickster, Jennifer Crow

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Acorn, Charlotte I. Taylor Jul 1999

Acorn, Charlotte I. Taylor

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Journey Of The Beach, Charlee Jacob Jul 1999

The Journey Of The Beach, Charlee Jacob

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Down Among The Finger Hags, Stepan Chapman Jul 1999

Down Among The Finger Hags, Stepan Chapman

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Mother Tree, Kathryne Kennedy Jul 1999

The Mother Tree, Kathryne Kennedy

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Stem Of The Sun, Vadim Anton Volant Jul 1998

Stem Of The Sun, Vadim Anton Volant

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Tail Of The Boggleman, Ed Humpnal Jul 1998

The Tail Of The Boggleman, Ed Humpnal

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Attic, Douglas J. Alford Jul 1998

The Attic, Douglas J. Alford

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Witching Of Wellman Dairy, Kelly Searsmith Jul 1998

The Witching Of Wellman Dairy, Kelly Searsmith

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Message To The King, Mark David Schaefer Jul 1998

Message To The King, Mark David Schaefer

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Little Man And The Maid, P. K. Graves Mar 1997

The Little Man And The Maid, P. K. Graves

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Braden Of Skyall, S. R. Jaborsky Mar 1997

Braden Of Skyall, S. R. Jaborsky

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Wizard's War, Tony Cobb Mar 1997

Wizard's War, Tony Cobb

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Dog's Day, Mario De Govia Mar 1997

Dog's Day, Mario De Govia

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Depths Of Belief, Alex Bledsoe Mar 1997

The Depths Of Belief, Alex Bledsoe

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Harvest, Chris Westgate Mar 1997

The Harvest, Chris Westgate

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Daelodas, Thomas Demayo Mar 1997

Daelodas, Thomas Demayo

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Flight, Tim Scott Mar 1996

Flight, Tim Scott

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Live-In Help, Margaret L. Carter Mar 1996

Live-In Help, Margaret L. Carter

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Once Upon A Prince, David Sandner Mar 1996

Once Upon A Prince, David Sandner

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Used Furniture, Bill Embly Mar 1996

Used Furniture, Bill Embly

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


The Thunderslammers, Christopher A. Zackey Mar 1996

The Thunderslammers, Christopher A. Zackey

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Just In The After, Kyle Jarrard Mar 1996

Just In The After, Kyle Jarrard

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.


Feathers In The Wind, Lloyd Alan Fletcher Mar 1996

Feathers In The Wind, Lloyd Alan Fletcher

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.