Takalani M is a South African bestselling romance author with eight popular titles. Born in Venda, she now lives in Pretoria with her husband and three sons. She is known for two series: The Royal Mistress (2018–2024) and After Dawn (2020–2022), along with the standalone novel A Burning Desire (2021). Takalani M also connects with her community through her Facebook blog, Stories by Takalani M, where she engages with over 106,000 followers.