topic brainstorm

Here are four topics I am interested in doing my project over:

1. Werewolves
The obvious reason as to why this topic interests me is the fact that my last name is Wolf. I also have read up about wolves in the past and one trait has stuck with me ever since. I can't remember where I originally read up about wolves, but I found that they are the most caring of creatures until you get on their bad side or upset a member of their pack. My brothers both carry this protective trait which I think is awesome and would make a great storybook.
I love the storybook "Werewolves of Norman" by a previous student in the course. I really enjoyed that he made the story from the wolf's point of view and placed him on the OU campus.

2. Dogs
What can I say...I'm an animal lover! I adore my own dogs and truly believe that they have a mind of their own. I think that it would be a blast bringing one of my own dogs to life and having them narrate the storybook. I loved "The Diary of a Dog" which was also written by a previous student. I found it ironic that her story was from the viewpoint of her golden doodle and I have that same type of dog (even though my golden retriever is my baby). She also incorporated wolves into her story by having the dog see his "cousin." What a coincidence! I could see myself incorporating the same within my own storybook. 

3. Children Raised by Animals
Growing up, I LOVED Tarzan, so this definitely caught my eye. I used to tell my dogs that I wouldn't tell me parents if they talked to me and that I would be so happy if they did. I am still waiting for one of them to give in and talk back, but nothing quite yet. My roommate last year had two cats and I, never having cats before, looked up what their body language signifies and all of that fun stuff that I already knew about dogs. I feel like I could incorporate that into a story by having a human have to do the same that I did for cats, but for humans of course. I read "Children of the Wild" by a previous student and, although it took a different view than I would for this topic, it was great!

4. OU Ghost Stories
I think that this would be entertaining to write about as my friends and I LOVE to watch scary movies and then ask all of the "what ifs" about the movie taking place in Norman. I think it would be awesome to incorporate places said to be haunted like the stacks in the bookmark and more. I loved the story, "Live on University Legends" and how it took a classic saying for this university and broke it into something more. I think I would find something similar and do the same. Maybe even incorporate the original sooners snagging land early and staying on campus past the rest.

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