Olha R., known as The Mistress, is a Ukrainian author based in Brussels. With a psychology diploma from the European Institute of Psychology and experience as a hypnotherapist, she brings emotional depth and psychological nuance to her work. Her knowledge of LGBTQ+ and BDSM dynamics informs complex characters and bold, authentic narratives.

She began writing at age four and published her first story in 2006, earning recognition in the “Contemporary” literary competition. Since then, she has focused on psychological thrillers and erotic fiction that explore power, dominance, submission, and antiheroes. Her progressive audience (ages 18–50) is drawn to her fearless eroticism and compelling LGBTQ+ characters.
Between 2023 and 2025, The Mistress released a four-book detective series (The Sect, Shackles, Twelve Months, Spasms) and is now working on Pur Oud, continuing her signature blend of suspense and sensuality.

She has received over 70 audience awards, and her readers often respond with fanfiction and poetry. Through her work, Olha aims to free emotion, challenge shame, and celebrate raw human connection. Her pansexual, dominant identity fuels her mission to break taboos and promote empowerment and self-acceptance.