The exegesis will elaborate on the research process undertaken this year to write a fictional draft novel. The creative work is a young adult fantasy novel, and is part one of what will eventually be a three part series. At this stage, its working title is Phaze One. The introduction of the exegesis discusses what may possibly be the attraction of the fantasy genre to many writers; especially in light of what some critics refer to as the ‘light-weight genre’, and why fantasy has attracted me. There is an overview of Phaze One and why I have chosen to write part one of a three part series. The landscape of contemporary young adult fantasy, as well as, the categories of science fiction and fantasy literature and how they overlap will be discussed, with reference to academic literature. I will also discuss the relevance of mythic conventions and archetypes common in fantasy, and how these conventions have been adapted to the novel. Thus, positioning the creative work within its wider context. The exegesis includes reference to various writers who were relevant to the creative process; however, significant reference will be to the young adult fantasy writer Garth Nix and his ‘Keys to the Kingdom’ series. Various fantasy elements within the work will be discussed, as well as, the ideas for some settings, and the integration of Campbell’s ‘Heroes Journey’ in the novel.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Victoria University (Melbourne, Vic.), 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A,)--George Mason University, 2008. / Vita: p. 78. Thesis director: Steven Weinberger. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in English. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Jan. 11, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-77). Also issued in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of North Texas, May, 2009. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis--University of Wisconsin. / Vita. Photocopy of typescricpt. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1971. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 289-296).

Thesis (D.L.S.)--Columbia University, 1983. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 282-289).

Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2000. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 133 p. : ill. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-109).

Thesis (doctoral)--Université de Provence, 1995. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 596-617) and indexes.

Thesis (M.A.)--Rowan University, 2007. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--Rowan University, 2007. / Typescript.