Tulin came from Istanbul, Turkey to Sarnia, Ontario in 1967. She has lived in Edmonton, Alberta for 35 years with her husband Mustafa. She has two sons Mira¿ and Moha¿ and is a proud grandmother of Rachel and James. She was heavily involved with the Canadian Writers Association. The Ontario Art Council gave her a grant for the continuation of her work with the Canadian Writers Association. When she was elected president of that organization.