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

2019-12-16

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 proc...

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