The Minoans and their interpretations of nature in comparison with succeeding cultures

"Some of the finest interpretations ot nature ever to be expressed by an were painted by the Minoan fresco artists of Crete. Discovered only since the turn of the 20th century, the Kinoan Bronze Age civilization was amazingly progressive and notably modern. Apparently, the Minoans gained their high standard of living mainly through economic prosperity and secarity provided by a great navy. Arts, architecture and craft relice uncovered have been numerous, well-preserved and invaluable sources of historical knowledge"

Grand Theft Auto & Other Stories

Grand Theft Auto & Other Stories is a collection of six linked vignettes and four short stories. The overall theme of the work revolves around the concept of doubt as a destructive force, be it self-doubt or doubt toward others. This work is also about transformation that comes as a result of battling and overcoming doubt. This creative work is introduced by a reflective paper which highlights the writing process, discusses literary influences, and explores the idea of writing as a craft and an art. In its entirety, this project is the culmination of coursework for an advanced degree in liberal studies. This manuscript is a work in progress.

The Lie That Tells the Truth: Creating Truth in Fiction and the Novel Delivering Hope

What makes fiction believable is the truth behind the words. This Capstone Project explores the ways in which authors put the truth on the page while simultaneously fabricating stories. The Reflective Paper examines writing techniques used to make the reader trust the story and the storyteller. The Creative Capstone is the result of applying these craft skills to Delivering Hope, a novel in progress about a critically ill baby bringing a dysfunctional family back together. The author relies on her personal experience of high- risk pregnancy and preterm birth to help create truth in her fiction.