Kim Falconer

Swinburne University of Technology, Swinburne Online, Graduate Student

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Female fantasy author with MA seeks PhD by artifact and exegesis. Researching the Social Surrogacy and the Young Adult Fantasy Novel as a place of belonging.

I'm an author of speculative fiction - Science Fantasy, YA, Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy, published by HarperCollins USA and HarperCollins Aus.

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Asteroid 433 Eros : The Astrology of Love

We might look at Venus to discover what we value and attract. We may look next at the Moon to inv... more We might look at Venus to discover what we value and attract. We may look next at the Moon to investigate the give and take of nurturing. We look at the Ascendant and Mars, noting powers of initiative and the expression of vital energy. We look at the seventh and fifth houses, their rulers and any transits or progressions looming on the horizon. We look at the chart as a whole. Yet, how many of us are looking at the most specific indicator of attraction in the solar system? How many of us are looking at Eros?

A Writerly Hero's Journey

These excerpts were made over the course of PWR80001 - a unit in the Master of Arts by coursework... more These excerpts were made over the course of PWR80001 - a unit in the Master of Arts by coursework - to log my writing journey. Labeled from the stages of the hero’s journey (Campbell 1987), I question and reflect, plotting discoveries, charting my writerly development and insights along the way. The model demonstrates how a dialogue between course materials, reflections, other authors’ insights and scholarly discourse not only strengthens my sense of self but explores new terrain, leading to fresh perspectives, avenues to research and improved skills. The colour coding identifies voice, creating a visual play throughout the excerpts. As my reflections arc over various time periods, a sense of meta writing is also inherent in the work. I hope you enjoy the journey.

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Fiction in Another World: The Participation Mystique as an alternative model to the willing suspension of disbelief in reader/audience immersion

The Participation Mystique as an alternative model to the willing suspension of disbelief in read... more The Participation Mystique as an alternative model to the willing suspension of disbelief in reader/audience immersion.
Abstract: The predominate explanation for immersion in fiction—novels, films, electronic games, theater—is the willing suspension of disbelief. This model is examined and found unable to account for the depth of emotional engagement in reader/audiences. Through a discussion of plausibility and belief, and the binary opposites of imagined and real emotions, the concept of a ‘third space’ of engagement with fiction is considered, supported by the ideas of Holland (2002) Winnicott, (1998) and Jung (1971). Tolkien’s (1966) concept of a ‘secondary world’ is related to Lucien Levi-Bruhl’s participation mystique proposing the latter as an alternative model to the willing suspension of disbelief in reader/audience immersion. This hypothesis has potential ramifications across multiple disciplines—literature, arts, philosophy, sociology, psychology and behavioural sciences—inviting further consideration and study.

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No Place Like Home - a study of spaces

This paper discusses the meaning and purpose of metaphorical space and its link to a ‘sense of pl... more This paper discusses the meaning and purpose of metaphorical space and its link to a ‘sense of place’ in the formation of online community. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach that includes explorations into ancient tribal practices, the investigation of relevant case studies and academic research, quantum theoretical views of reality and current suppositions in psychology, philosophy and socio-technology, the notion of non-corporeal ‘spaces’ are examined, linking their significance to the experience of ‘being’ online.

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Fate and the Ancient World

This essay explores the notion of fate as experienced in the ancient Greek,Roman, Mesopotamian an... more This essay explores the notion of fate as experienced in the ancient Greek,Roman, Mesopotamian and early biblical times. Using a compare and contrast approach,the complex and often incongruous nature of fate is discussed through examination of the deities attributed with its power and the art and literature of the people whose lives it moved. The extent to which the gods could control fate is measured against the ability of mortals, or other deities, to influence set destiny. The essay concludes with a summation,highlighting Fate’s earliest and most universal association with the feminine.

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Synchronicity: Meaningful Coincidence or Chance

Synchronicity is a term originated by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl. G. Jung that attempts to expla... more Synchronicity is a term originated by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl. G. Jung that attempts to explain the paradoxical occurrence of events that are tied together without obvious cause but have intrinsic meaning to the person experiencing them. Jung said, "(Synchronicity is) the coincidence in time of two or more causally unrelated events which have the same meaning." (Peat, n.d.). An example would be thinking of someone when suddenly the phone rings and it is them, or perhaps considering a new course of action and finding that very endeavor mentioned repeatedly in conversations, on TV or in the news.

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Vritual Communities - a case study

This case study explores the relationship between conventional and new methods of assessing commu... more This case study explores the relationship between conventional and new methods of assessing community and how they pertain to the online forum The Covenant of Wildwood Gate. Concepts of community are examined, highlighting issues of leadership, purpose, common interest, identity and particularly the role of metaphorical space in creating a sense of place.

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Re-consumption of the Familiar -Benefits of revisiting favourite fictional worlds

The desire for repetition begins at a young age, demonstrated in children who request the same st... more The desire for repetition begins at a young age, demonstrated in children who request the same story or nursery rhyme over and over again. As early learners, repetition is a means of language acquisition and security, but the urge to reread as adults has wider motivations and benefits. Positive outcomes include increased health and well being, acquisition of new knowledge, awareness of personal growth, increased self-control and social surrogacy. Because re-visiting fiction is often stigmatised as a time poor activity, this article considers recent studies on re-consumption, offering evidence that supports rereading for pleasure, especially in times of stress.

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Asteroid 433 Eros : The Astrology of Love