0 comments on "RESEARCH: Joseon, gache, cloisonne"

For “The Brand,” I’ve been forced to indulge in the horrors of research. Yeah, I know :)~

Since I’ve been watching a lot of kdramas and movies that take place in the Joseon period, somehow the concubines have ended up wearing hanbok-inspired formal robes. A lot of the hairpieces and accessories feature cloisonne decorations, as do some of the vases and statues.

I have also discovered a love for gache, or the Korean wigs mostly worn by gisaeng. Here’s a video I found HERE.  I really wish the vidder had added citations, since some of the clips have perked my interest 🙂 Honestly, I fell in love with the gisaeng look while watching Sungkyunkwan Scandal, a show I highly recommend.

I am desperately seeking a book of clothing through the ages, so if anyone knows of a good one, I would really appreciate it. Full-color illustrations so I can get a good visual idea of what I want to use. Or if someone knows a good website, that would be good too.

For the concubines: hanbok-inspired robes for formal occasions. They have regular clothes for the everyday.
For the nobles: doublets, jerkins, and breeches. The “hoity-toity” might wear hanbok, though I’m not a hundred percent on that.

Any help would be appreciated.

Uramichi Oniisan 01 at Amazon
1 comment on "What I’m watching on TV"

Great shows I recommend:

Better Off Ted
Big Bang Theory
Dead Like Me
Pushing Daisies (I love Lee Pace, so that’s a plus. But even though I really loved the first episodes, I didn’t like it nearly as much later on.)

I’m currently watching “Better Off Ted” and just laughing and laughing. It’s so ridiculously funny, everything made so extravagantly large that even the most ridiculous of things seems plausible.

I enjoy that sense of whimsy.

Let's Make Dumplings at Amazon
Allies & Enemies at Amazon
0 comments on "Anyone want a copy of “Ersatz,” available soon? mm contemporary romance"

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So, this little thing I’ve been working on, “Ersatz,” will be available soon for $0.99 purchase. It’s a short piece, though it’s wormed its way into my black little heart.

I’m looking to give away 10 free epub copies, so if anyone’s interested, just leave a comment and I’ll email you back.

ERSATZ
by Sol Crafter

“So, what’s it like being in an ersatz homosexual relationship?”
“What?” His head whipped around so he could stare at Julie in surprise.

Cast of characters (just the mains, baby):
John–our MC. Comes across to others as the strong silent type, but since we’re following this story with him, we get more of a view of the inner workings of his mind.
Charlie–can be somewhat goofy, he’s a good guy and John’s happy to call him his best friend and roommate.
Neidelmeyer–the friend that’s always willing to mooch off the people around him.
Julie–the rather intrusive girlfriend of one of their friends.

One innocent question, and the lives of two friends are completely changed forever.

"book cover: Ersatz"
book cover: Ersatz, by Sol Crafter