Thomas T. Chin is an artist and art teacher. Born and raised in Beijing, China, he is a graduate of Bennington College, where he studied fine arts and creative writing. He received his advanced degrees from Columbia University and Pratt Institute. His creative work has been featured in American Poetry Annual, Manhattan Arts, Photographer's Forum, and his paintings are in the private collections in the United States and Europe. Unpredictable Winds is his first novel. He lives in Westchester, New York.