Maila Talvio was born on October 17, 1871 in Hartola, Finland. She was a writer, known for
Ja alla oli tulinen järvi (1937),
Ne 45000 (1933) and
Pimeänpirtin hävitys (1947). She was married to J. J. Mikkola. She died on January 6, 1951 in Helsinki, Finland.