About Erica Rue
Meet Erica
Hello there! I’m Erica,
and I write fast-paced sci-fi adventures filled with puzzles, mythology, and romance. My female-led stories explore curiosity, self-discovery, and connection with others. I don’t use AI to write, so rest assured that my stories are my own.
That’s the short version, but if you want to know a little more, here we go!
My Background
Growing up, I never went anywhere without a book or notebook. I don’t have a pivotal moment where I knew I wanted to be a writer. Writing was always the inevitable trajectory of my life–from the plays I wrote in elementary school and the poems I wrote in high school, to the books I write now. I know it sounds dramatic, but when I’m not writing or dreaming up book ideas, I don’t feel right.
I earned my BA in Classics from the University of Virginia with a concentration in Ancient Greek, and I have an MA in Teaching and spent a decade in the classroom teaching Latin. I almost minored in Biology, but didn’t quite have the credits.My studies have inspired my writing, whether it’s genetically engineered creatures or Atlantean mythology inspired by ancient Greece.
Life in Virgina
Now, I’m focused on my family and my writing. I live in Virginia with my husband, two kids, and dog (His name is Mulder, as in Special Agent Dog Mulder, for the X-Files fans out there).
When I’m Not Writing…
In the warmer months, you can find me in my garden or enjoying a book in the shade. In the winter, I devour audiobooks while I cook dinner or make muffins. I’m starting to learn digital art to complement my writing. I also head to the local indoor climbing gym every now and then to boulder!
Fun Facts About Me
- My favorite literary devices are metonymy and zeugma
- I will give you the Latin or Greek etymology of a word whether you want to know or not
- My favorite Star Trek is Voyager (I love Picard, but Janeway, B’Elanna, and Seven were my role models growing up).
- I’ve visited 13 different countries!
