Shalini Soni hails from Ambikapur in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh. She holds postgraduate degrees (M.A.) in both Sanskrit and Hindi. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Grade-II at the District and Sessions Court in Surajpur, Chhattisgarh. "Tum Tak" is her debut poetry collection, reflecting her deep emotional sensitivity and expressive depth.