Thanh Dinh received her higher education in Toronto at the prestigious University of Toronto. Many expected her to be a good businesswoman as she chose Management as her major. But she takes her shot and writes stories instead, with influence from countries and cultures across the globe. She becomes the finalist in the DVAN (Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network) Novel Competition. Despite not winning the prize, she persists. Much like the writers she admires and acts according to Charles Bukowski's advice, her motto is that some stories must be told. And if no one will do it, then it is her job to do so.