Episode 76: Michael (Mike) Copperman; Author of the heart-wrenching memoir - Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

(Podcast run time 50 min.)

• :30 - Introduction to Michael (Mike) Copperman

• 3:38 -  Mike talks about his writing journey

• 4:42 -  Mike shares what he is reading

• 6:04- Mike shares about his fiction short stories

• 7:05 - Mike & Vikki talk about university teaching & working with students

• 10:05 - Mike talks about his writing process

• 15:40 - Mike and Vikki talk about the development of the book, Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta

• 18:05 - Vikki & Mike talk about the line between memories and publishing a memoir

• 19:53- Mike shares the synopsis of the book  

• 21:20 - Mike talks about his Teach for America experience

• 23:19- Mike talks about his publishing journey 

• 24:55 - Mike shares his journey of finding an agent 

• 30:50 - Mike & Vikki talk about support groups

• 33:00 -  Mike shares his inspiration

• 36:27 - Mike talks about his future works & plans

• 39:00 - Mike reads from Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta

• 46:48 - Vikki & Mike talk about Vikki's followup questions from Mike’s reading 

• 49:12 - Mike shares parting tips

Connect with Michael (Mike) Copperman:

Michael’s website: http://www.mikecopperman.com

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:

Teach For America: https://www.teachforamerica.org

 Oregon Writers Collective: https://www.facebook.com/OWCabout/

 Podcast Music Credits:

 Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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