Carmen Michael is an author and a journalist.

In 2007, she wrote Chasing Bohemia, a travel narrative about bohemian life in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Her story is currently being adapted for film by director Stephen Hopkins (Californication, 24 hours, Life and Death of Peter Sellers).

She is a regular contributor to Marie Claire and her article "Murder Incorporated" about Brazilian serial killer Wallace Souza is currently being represented by William Morris Entertainment in Los Angeles.

Her writing has been published in Australia, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, Russia and Hungary.

Carmen's work has appeared in The Australian, Toronto Star, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, Sun-Herald, Lonely Planet and Qantas’ Australian Way Magazine.