Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1975. Anabel Curphey has degrees from The University of Melbourne, Executive Master of Arts (EMA) & RMIT University, Bachelor of Arts-International Studies (Honours). She graduated from Melbourne Girls Grammar with the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in 1993. For many years, Anabel Curphey lived and worked overseas including, working for Intrepid Travel in China, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia. Her books are non-fiction. Anabel Curphey lives in Melbourne with her family. She loves playing Mahjong and enjoys sunrises and sunsets as often as possible.