About Erin Paterson
published author, writer and public speaker
Erin’s Story
Erin Paterson is the founder of Lemonade Press. She is on a mission to positively impact other people’s lives by writing and speaking about genetic disease, depression, and infertility. She shows that it is possible to live a meaningful life even when faced with unexpected obstacles.
She empowers patient communities by helping people write and share their own medical journey’s in specialized medical anthologies.
Erin tested gene positive for Huntington’s Disease (HD) in 2006. Shortly after she started suffering from depression, then received more crushing news, she was infertile. Despite those diagnoses she was determined to have a family and live a joyful life.
She is a proud mom who loves to run and bike in her spare time. She has completed 16 half marathons and 1 full marathon.
Her stories have appeared in two anthologies, and have been published on over ten different sites. She wrote a monthly column for Huntington’s Disease News and has spoken at the Huntington Society of Canada youth conference for several years.
Her memoir, All Good Things: A Story About Genetic Testing, Infertility and One Woman’s Relentless Search for Happiness, is now available on Amazon.
Books
All Good Things
A memoir about genetic testing, infertility and one woman’s relentless search for happiness.
Not Cancelled
Erin’s story, Cupcakes and Crafts are Not Cancelled was selected to be a part of this anthology about the positive ways Canadians came together during Covid-19.
You Are Not Alone
An anthology of perinatal mental health stories. Erin wrote a piece about post adoption depression which was included in this book.
HD Heroes
Erin spearheaded this anthology of stories from people in the Huntington’s community. She also wrote a story about speaking to kids about HD.
I don’t need to tell you how hard it is to be a writer, just as I don’t need to tell Erin how difficult it is to be diagnosed with an incurable neurodegenerative disease, and then to fight through the aftermath of that trauma. What I will say is that I marvel at Erin’s evolution from a person incapable of discussing her diagnosis to a skilled storyteller who transforms some of her darkest moments — in vivid detail — into profound life lessons for all of us to ponder.
– dave boddiger, senior columns editor, bionews services
Connect with Erin
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I have known Erin for many years and I’m inspired by her strength and determination to achieve her goals, no matter the circumstances. Erin is open-minded, willing to go above and beyond, and by being willing to expose and write about her personal journey she is an inspirational leader that the world needs to hear.
As an editor of Erin’s columns for Huntington’s Disease News since July 2019 I have found her to be a gifted storyteller who powerfully and sensitively narrates the challenges of her diagnosis on her life. In her columns, she skilfully describes her journey through genetic testing, infertility challenges and overcoming the shame and secrecy over her diagnosis. Her contribution helps to elevate the voices of others with Huntington’s and their families, and to educate others and spread awareness of the disease. I have found Erin to be professional and collaborative while working with the editorial team.
Erin Paterson’s prose is beautifully clear. She takes you on a journey with her flair for telling a story with all its multiple layers: her story, her journey; and we, as readers, offer our trust in the work of this talented writer and speaker, as we follow Paterson’s depiction of anguish, joy and discovery.
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