Elif Gülnur was born on December 3rd in Cizre, Türkiye. She began her writing journey at the age of nine with a short story about cats. Although she grew up in various cities due to her father’s profession, she always maintained her use of standard Turkish and the Istanbul accent.
Her passion for literature began with the novels she secretly borrowed from her mother’s library. Deeply influenced by Çalıkuşu (The Wren) by Reşat Nuri Güntekin, she also admired the works of Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar, whose literary language inspired her early writing style.
Her first novel, Adonya, marked the beginning of her publishing career, followed by 101 Odalı Konak (The Mansion with 101 Rooms) and Sihirli Biber Tarlası (The Magical Pepper Field).
Published in 2025, her novel “Death Lord” is a striking work in which the author blends dark narrative elements with mythological depth. Her new novel, “Ayna” (The Mirror), which explores themes of Sufism and spiritual transformation, is currently in preparation for publication.
Elif Gülnur is a graduate of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Atatürk University. She completed her master’s degree in Psychology at Çağ University. Her academic background provides meaningful depth to her portrayals of character development and the complexities of human psychology.
Known for blending elements of fantasy with deep cultural and moral values, Elif often includes feline characters in her stories as a tribute to her beloved cats.
In addition to fiction, she also writes poetry, essays, and fairy tales.
The enlightened vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk guides both her life and her pen; freedom, justice, and respect are her unwavering values on this path.
