Stories, Style, and Soulful Journeys
This space began as a creative corner for shared inspiration — and it’s now evolving into something even more meaningful.
As an author, I’m proud to share my first novel, The Quiet Between Us, now available on Amazon Kindle — a story of healing, silence, and human connection.
📘 As a creator, I design heartfelt digital products — from journals to planners — to help you stay inspired, organized, and connected to your own journey.
🌍 And as part of a family rooted in Eastern Turkey, I now also help others experience the rich culture of my homeland through custom-designed tours operated by my brother’s agency (a licensed TURSAB member with 30+ years of experience).
Whether you’re here to read a story, plan your next adventure, or simply find something that moves your spirit, I’m so glad you’ve arrived.
Welcome to SS —
A place for truthful stories, meaningful travel, and intentional living.
S. Loren Alkan writes with quiet intensity, drawn to the inner landscapes of emotion, memory, and connection.
She studied journalism and later earned a master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution—an academic path that deepened her fascination with human stories, especially those shaped by unspoken tensions and inner turning points.
She lives in Virginia, where she continues to explore stories that move between light and shadow.
The Quiet Between Us is her first novel.
