I'm Tatum Rijper, a South African author based in the Netherlands.

I write contemporary urban romance filled with heart, healing, and characters searching for where they belong.

My debut novel, Never or Now, was released in 2025, and my upcoming sapphic romance, There You Are, will be released in July 2026.

My stories celebrate authentic voices, imperfect journeys, and the transformative power of love.

My writing explores themes of resilience, identity, and self-discovery, pulled from the struggles that make us who we are.

No fluff. Just heart, grit, and stories that stick.

As an indie author, I embrace the beauty of independent publishing, crafting stories that are honest, heartfelt, unfiltered, and unapologetically real.