A nomadic life has seen Anglo-Australian Apple Gidley live and work in twelve countries—the cultures and experiences of which influence her writing. Her roles have included editor for a global charity magazine, honorary consul, and dive bum, among others. After ten years in the Caribbean, Gidley relocated to Cambridgeshire, England in 2023, which has arguably been her most challenging relocation. Her seventh book, and fourth historical novel, Annie’s Day, was released by Vine Leaves Press in November 2025, and is a finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, as well as an Editor’s Choice in the Historical Novels Review. She is currently researching her next book.