Erin Russ, SV Delos, delos, sailing, Erin Trautman

Erin Russ is a writer who is drawn to the liminal spaces between endings and beginnings. Her work explores themes of self-betrayal, resilience, and the long journey home to authenticity. Her writing and author interviews can be found in Write or Die Magazine, and on her Substack newsletter. 

Before becoming a writer, Erin spent two years sailing across the Pacific Ocean. her debut memoir, “SUNK: how i discovered myself by losing everything at sea” will be published in 2026.

She now lives with her partner and son in southern California.