Creators | Curators | Storytellers
Kellie Veil
Kellie Veil is the author of Young Guardians' Circle, a debut fantasy adventure novel and the first book of a three-part series that bridges imagination and real-life adventures for young readers. Having lived between the United States and South Korea throughout her life, while traveling to many parts of the world since a young age, Kellie brings a rich, bicultural perspective to her storytelling—infusing her work with Eastern philosophical depth and Western narrative dynamism. Before turning to writing, she spent many years in the fast-paced world of finance. Now, she passionately explores art, culture, and storytelling, dedicated to nurturing young people with empathy, curiosity, and a strong sense of responsibility. Through her creative work, she aims to foster imagination and emotional intelligence in young people, helping them grow into thoughtful, independent individuals. A resident of New York City for over two decades, Kellie is a frequent museum-goer, art enthusiast, avid traveler, and lifelong learner. She draws inspiration from the intersections of creativity and innovation fueled by art, history, and modern technology. Through her writing, she hopes to inspire young minds to look beyond boundaries and believe in the power of courage, kindness, and imagination.
Luo Guanzhong
Luo Guanzhong (c. 1330–c. 1400) was a writer and playwright of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, remembered today as the author of Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguo Yanyi), one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels. Though little is known for certain about his life, tradition places his origins in Taiyuan, Shanxi, and credits him with both historical dramas and novels.
With Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Luo wove history, legend, and folklore into an epic of loyalty, ambition, and betrayal set in the turbulent years at the end of the Han dynasty. Written in the 14th century, the work blends historical records with imaginative storytelling, dramatizing figures like Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Zhuge Liang into timeless archetypes of virtue, cunning, and strategy.
His influence extends far beyond literature: Luo’s work shaped Chinese culture, moral ideals, and popular understanding of history for centuries, inspiring opera, poetry, visual art, and modern adaptations worldwide.