Unusual Historicals

A handful of historical authors brave the wilds of unusual settings, times, and characters to create distinctive, exciting novels just outside of the mainstream. Join us as we chronicle the trials and rewards of our quest - from research and writing to publication and establishing lasting careers.

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Showing posts with label Chinese culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chinese culture. Show all posts
18 January 2011

Movie Adaptations: Red Cliff

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By Jeannie Lin I went to watch the US release of John Woo's Red Cliff in the theatres with my little sister. During one breathtaking ba...
21 September 2010

Women Did It Better: The Mosuo Tribe of China

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By Jeannie Lin In Greek tradition, the Amazons were a tribe of warrior women who were known to be as fierce as any man. In China, however, t...
17 August 2010

Tragic Tales: The Lovesick Maidens of Hangzhou

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By Jeannie Lin I first learned of the lovesick maidens of Hangzhou when reading Lisa See's Peony in Love , a hauntingly imaginative ghos...
15 March 2010

Arts and Music: Chinese Calligraphy

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By Jeannie Lin How do you express yourself when there are very specific rules? That's the crux of Chinese calligraphy--a limited set of ...
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