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Modernizing Austen Themes
14 Nov 2014

Modernizing Austen Themes

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, Tried and True Tropes, Writing | 5

(Crossposted from My Love for Jane Austen)   Jane Austen explored universal themes that still resonate with readers today. As a result, her novels lend themselves to interesting and imaginative modernizations. Sure, Regency England was a lot different, but in … Continued

Darcy, Jane Austen, marriage, Pride and Prejudice, tropes, writing
Romantic Comedy Tropes in Boots & Backpacks
11 Nov 2014

Romantic Comedy Tropes in Boots & Backpacks

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, Tried and True Tropes, Writing | 2

(Crossposted from Babblings of a Bookworm)   As a pop culture geek, I’m a sucker for tropes. What’s a trope? Well, according to the supreme time-sucking site TV Tropes: Tropes are universal across all media types – mythology, literature, TV, … Continued

research, romantic comedies, tropes, writing
Boots & Backpacks Blog Tour Wrap-Up
7 Nov 2014

Boots & Backpacks Blog Tour Wrap-Up

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, Events, Excerpt, News, Writing | 2

Today is the last day of the Boots & Backpacks blog tour. I think it went well, but of course, it was my first! Thanks to everyone who participated: bloggers, reviewers, commenters. Special Thanks to Jakki at Leatherbound Reviews for … Continued

blog tour, excerpt, review, writing
The Unofficial Boots & Backpacks Theme Song: I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
5 Nov 2014

The Unofficial Boots & Backpacks Theme Song: I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, Extras, Music | 0

Several songs are mentioned in Boots & Backpacks, but I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers appears multiple times. It is, therefore, the unofficial theme song.   How many times could you listen to that song before you got sick of … Continued

extras, music
The Boots & Backpacks map: the importance of setting in a journey story
30 Oct 2014

The Boots & Backpacks map: the importance of setting in a journey story

by kckahler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Boots & Backpacks, Extras, On the trail with D&L, Writing | 0

Why, yes, I did make a map to show the route Darcy and Elizabeth travel. In a journey story, the setting is particularly important, and when a setting is as well-known as the Appalachian Trail, you had better get your … Continued

extras, maps, research, writing
Boots & Backpacks Prologue
26 Oct 2014

Boots & Backpacks Prologue

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, Events, Excerpt, News | 0

Since the B&B blog tour starts tomorrow and there will be various excerpts posted, I thought I’d post the Prologue here as an unofficial kick-off. The excerpts will make more sense if people have read this first.   Prologue Distance … Continued

blog tour, Darcy, excerpt, prologue
Boots & Backpacks Blog Tour Oct. 27- Nov. 7!
20 Oct 2014

Boots & Backpacks Blog Tour Oct. 27- Nov. 7!

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, Events, News | 1

Thanks to these lovely bloggers for participating in the grand debut blog tour of Boots & Backpacks! And thanks to Jakki at Leatherbound Reviews for setting it up! 10/27: Guest Post & Giveaway at Babblings of a Bookworm 10/28: Review at Songs … Continued

blog tour, news
October milestones for the Appalachian Trail
2 Oct 2014

October milestones for the Appalachian Trail

by kckahler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Boots & Backpacks | 0

Way back when I had the idea to set a modern Pride and Prejudice story on the Appalachian Trail, I didn’t know how much the setting would shape the story and the characters. But that’s what the Appalachian Trail does: … Continued

history, National Trails System
Boots & Backpacks cover art
29 Sep 2014

Boots & Backpacks cover art

by kckahler | posted in: Boots & Backpacks, News | 0

It’s beyond awesome. Thanks Zuki!

cover art, news

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