Photo by Michael Bailey, Hyperfocus ImagesErica Lee is a Western Australian writer whose work explores the fierce, tender, and transformative realities of motherhood. Her debut memoir, The Bond Between Us, offers a powerful and deeply personal account of raising two neurodiverse children while rediscovering her own identity through endurance sport.
With a background in health and physical education, Erica has spent years teaching, mentoring, and creating inclusive spaces for young people. Outside the classroom, she is a committed endurance athlete and competed for Australia at the Age Group World Triathlon Championships in 2025 - an experience that continues to inform her understanding of resilience, discipline, and possibility.
Erica lives near the coast with her husband and children, who inspire much of her writing. When she’s not working on her next project, she can be found running along the beach path, swimming in the ocean, or bouncing on the backyard trampoline with her children.
BEYOND THE BIO
Favourite meal
Anything someone else has cooked. Thai food, a good steak, or chicken — I’m not fussy when I’m not the one in the kitchen.
Favourite way to move
Running along the beach path with headphones in and an audiobook playing. Swimming — in the ocean or a pool — comes a close second.
Least favourite thing
Sitting still for too long. Writing a book was… an adjustment.
Best way to reset
Looking at the ocean. The sound of waves crashing against the shore settles my nervous system like nothing else.
What I’m most proud of
My children — and the love I give them. I may not be a perfect mum, but I love them with my whole heart.
Something that surprises people
I’m a teacher… and I still get nervous speaking in front of a room.
A small joy
Anything that puts a smile on my children’s faces.
What I believe deeply
That love is powerful, movement is healing, and no one should have to carry hard things alone.
Why I write
To make sense of what we carry — and to remind other people they’re not alone in it.
