Annotated Portfolio of Published Works
Submitted in Support of Application for the Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park – 2025
My body of published work reflects a decade-long exploration of human behavior, moral identity, and spiritual transformation across literature, theology, and cybersecurity. Through dramatic narratives, poetry, and applied technical analysis, I have sought to understand how individuals form ethical and emotional resilience in the face of adversity.
These works reveal recurring psychological themes: moral conflict (The Evil Behind the Law trilogy), identity formation (A Young Dreamer), self-actualization (Ms. Angel’s Poet), and faith-driven transformation (Mantled in Fire, The First Century Church). Even my technical writing (The ATO Mastery) examines leadership, accountability, and risk perception in organizational behavior.
Collectively, these publications demonstrate not only creative breadth but also the analytical rigor and introspective curiosity that guide my interest in pursuing advanced study in Clinical and Developmental Psychology.
Dramatic Works
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Miss Angel: The Evil Behind the Law I.
This dramatic work explores moral reasoning and institutional corruption within legal systems, drawing parallels to psychosocial theories of ethical conflict and moral development. Through narrative tension, it mirrors Erikson’s concept of identity formation and the struggle between integrity and compromise in professional roles.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Mrs. Angel: The Evil Behind the Law II.
The sequel advances the ethical conflict introduced in the first volume, examining how personal identity and professional duty collide under pressure. It draws from moral psychology and social cognition to expose the psychological costs of corruption and redemption.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Miss Seraphim: The Evil Behind the Law III.
This final installment blends spiritual allegory with legal realism, exploring the internalization of conscience and justice. The narrative reflects Erikson’s later psychosocial stages, particularly integrity versus despair, as characters confront their moral legacies.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Miss White: Black Lives Matter.
A socially charged drama exploring race, privilege, and empathy within modern systems of power. The story aligns with critical race psychology and social identity theory, illustrating how collective trauma and personal awakening shape moral agency.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Paradise Lost and the Watchers of Heaven I–IV.
This four-part theological drama reimagines cosmic rebellion and divine order through a psycho-spiritual lens. Across volumes, it explores obedience, freedom, and existential choice, resonating with Jungian archetypes and the universal struggle for meaning.
Mbuna, F. T. (2023). Ms. Angel’s Poet. Paperback Edition.
Written in verse form, this autobiographical work fuses poetry, satire, and social critique to chronicle the author’s journey from Cameroon to America. It portrays themes of resilience, identity, and moral awakening through the lens of cultural displacement and spiritual transformation. The narrative reflects the psychology of self-actualization and reinvention, illustrating how adversity and faith shape personal meaning and creative purpose.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). A Young Dreamer. (Political Drama)
A reflection on idealism and civic identity, this work captures the psychosocial development of a youth confronting political systems. It parallels Erikson’s “identity versus role confusion” stage, highlighting the resilience of purpose amid systemic oppression.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Sonko: The Whistleblower’s Spark. (Political Drama)
This play examines the psychology of moral courage and whistleblowing within corrupt institutions. Drawing on Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, it portrays how individuals navigate ethical dissonance when truth threatens survival.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). The Cost of Truth. (Political Drama)
A sharp political reflection on integrity, sacrifice, and social ethics. The narrative questions whether truth is a psychological necessity or a burden, connecting to existential and cognitive theories of moral choice.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). From Bell to Pulpit. (Stage Play)
A theatric exploration of faith, hypocrisy, and redemption within spiritual institutions. The play draws on Erikson’s psychosocial lens of identity and integrity, revealing how leadership and morality intersect in public and private spaces.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Echoes of the Fallen: The Fire Never Died, It Waited. (Theo-Political Commentary)
A hybrid of essay and drama, this commentary critiques moral decline in both church and state. It integrates theological ethics with social psychology, illustrating collective guilt and the potential for moral renewal.
French Books Collection
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). L’étincelle du Lanceur d’Alerte. (Drame Politique)
This French adaptation of Sonko: The Whistleblower’s Spark delves into the ethics of truth and the psychology of resistance. It highlights cognitive dissonance and the emotional toll of moral responsibility in authoritarian contexts.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Le Coût de la Vérité. (Théo-political Drama)
An exploration of truth and redemption through a Franco-African lens. The narrative engages with existential psychology and social justice theology, analyzing how faith becomes both refuge and rebellion.
Poetry Collections
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). I Prefer to Die Standing Than to Live on My Knees, Vol. I: The Poetic Life of Ibrahim Traoré.
A poetic testament to dignity, defiance, and liberation. The collection integrates humanistic psychology and liberation theology, celebrating resilience and moral conviction under oppression.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Je Préfère Mourir Debout Que Vivre à Genoux, Tome I: La Vie Poétique d’Ibrahim Traoré.
The French counterpart to the first volume, this edition deepens the emotional and philosophical tone. It reflects collective identity formation and the psychological meaning of resistance.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). I Prefer to Die Standing Than to Live on My Knees, Vol. II: The Poetic Life of Ibrahim Traoré.
The second volume continues its exploration of courage and consciousness. It draws from Maslow’s theory of self-actualization and Erikson’s virtue of will, revealing poetry as a vehicle for existential growth.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Je Préfère Mourir Debout Que Vivre à Genoux, Tome II: La Vie Poétique d’Ibrahim Traoré.
The French continuation reinforces the cross-cultural dimension of psychological liberation. It uses poetic reflection to connect personal sacrifice with collective transformation.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). A Journey to Justice: Chronicles of the Black Ordeal.
A historical-poetic narrative chronicling the trauma and endurance of the African diaspora. It draws from trauma psychology and identity reconstruction theory, emphasizing memory as a form of resistance.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Poesy of Diaspora Poetry.
An anthology reflecting diasporic identity and belonging. The poems engage cultural psychology and emotional resilience, portraying exile as both a loss and a creative rebirth.
Autobiographies
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Embracing Creative Transformation.
A reflective memoir tracing the intersection of art, faith, and psychological evolution. It demonstrates narrative self-analysis consistent with humanistic and positive psychology, portraying creativity as healing.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Ms. Angel’s Poet. (Verse Autobiography)
An experimental verse autobiography using poetic structure to explore identity, purpose, and redemption. It aligns with Eriksonian self-concept theory and the narrative psychology of life stories.
Christian Literature
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). The Lost Kingdom Lineage.
A theological exploration of divine heritage and spiritual identity. It reflects Jungian archetypes of ancestry and faith, merging biblical exegesis with psychological symbolism.
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). The Cosmos and Spiritual Warfare.
A metaphysical examination of good and evil in the spiritual realm. The work connects theology to moral cognition and cosmic consciousness, emphasizing psychological warfare between fear and faith.
Mbuna, F. T. (2025). Mantled in Fire: The Scroll-Bearing Ministry of Prophet Frank Sarpong, Volume I. Paperback Edition.
This volume blends prophetic biography and revival history to trace the enduring flame of divine purpose across generations. It presents Prophet Frank Sarpong as a vessel of spiritual renewal, connecting biblical and historical reformers through a shared mantle of calling. The work also reflects the psychology of vocation and transformation, illustrating how faith and purpose shape personal identity and moral development.
Mbuna, F. T. (2025). Mantled in Fire: The Scroll-Bearing Ministry of Prophet Frank Sarpong, Volume II – The Upright Ones. Paperback Edition.
This book interweaves prophetic biography, theology, and revival history to explore the enduring nature of divine purpose. It presents Prophet Frank Sarpong as a “scroll-bearer,” symbolizing spiritual legacy and moral awakening in a weary generation. Through biblical parallels—from Ezekiel’s scrolls to Elijah’s fire—it reveals how divine mantles are preserved and reawakened across time. The work ultimately reflects on the psychology of calling, integrating concepts from Erikson’s theory of generativity, Jung’s individuation process, and Maslow’s idea of self-actualization to show how faith, leadership, and renewal intersect in the human pursuit of transcendence.
Mbuna, F. T. (2025). From Bell to Pulpit: The Anointed Path of Dr. Pastor Kobby. Paperback Edition.
This dramatic work portrays the transformative journey of Dr. Kwabena Kobby Sarpong from humble beginnings to spiritual leadership, highlighting resilience, faith, and divine purpose. Through poetic dialogue and cultural realism, it examines how adversity and devotion shape identity and moral character. The play resonates with Erikson’s psychosocial framework, illustrating how calling and perseverance forge integrity and self-realization across life’s stages.
Mbuna, F. T. (2025). The First Century Church: From Christ to the Apostles. Hardcover Edition.
This historical-theological work reconstructs the formative years of Christianity, tracing the movement from the ministry of Jesus through the apostolic age. It bridges history, Scripture, and faith to illuminate how the early believers developed communal identity, moral courage, and spiritual purpose amid cultural opposition. The book also reflects themes of collective transformation and moral development, offering psychological insight into how conviction, faith, and shared vision shaped one of history’s most enduring communities.
Cybersecurity
Mbuna, F. T. (2024). Cyber Attacks on American Critical Infrastructure.
A nonfiction analysis of digital vulnerability and ethical responsibility in national defense. It bridges technology, policy, and behavioral science, exploring the psychology of risk, security, and cyber deterrence.
Unpublished Works
Mbuna, F. T. (2025). The ATO Mastery: A Practitioner’s Guide to Securing Authorization in the RMF. Paperback Edition.
This professional guide bridges federal cybersecurity policy and real-world implementation, providing a structured roadmap for achieving Authority to Operate (ATO) under the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Drawing from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) models, it integrates law, strategy, and practice to help practitioners align compliance with mission readiness. The book serves as both a technical manual and a cognitive framework for decision-making, emphasizing the psychology of risk, accountability, and leadership within federal cybersecurity environments
