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**Meet the Author with Allison Trowbridge**

Meet the Author is a podcast dedicated to the love of books. Each episode, we interview an author launching their book to market and get the story behind the story they’re sharing with the world. Writing a book is a magical, at times brutal, mystical experience. An author’s heart and soul is in their book, and those soul-deep insights and a-ha moments are what we bring to you each week on this show. Pub Date is hosted by Allison Trowbridge. an author and the founder and CEO of Copper, a platform helping authors and readers build community around books.

Latest Episodes:

022: Georgia Clark on Island Time Jun 14, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with bestselling author, host, and founder– Georgia Clark! Her new book ‘Island Time’ has launched into the world, and it’s the perfect romantic comedy to make your trip to the beach this summer sweeter, smarter, and spicier!

Simon & Schuster describes ‘Island Time’ as “a sumptuous summer read that dives deep into queer romance, family secrets, ambition, parenthood, and a bird-chasing bromance.” It’s also a love letter to Georgia’s native Australia, written during a time in which she couldn’t leave NYC to visit home– lockdown during a global pandemic. In this episode of Pub Date, Georgia dives into how she wrote such a clever, adventurous, and heartfelt rom-com, especially during the trying time that was Covid quarantine.
This episode is for you not only if you’re looking for the perfect summer read, but also, if you’re an author or aspiring author looking to write a romantic comedy! Georgia shares helpful insights from her own writing process, encouragement on getting published as a fiction writer, and advice for writing an ensemble novel that is diverse and reflective of actual human relationships… while still delivering the fun surprises and feel-good moments that we’ve come to expect from great rom-coms. Georgia doesn’t shy away from the pain and heartbreak of real life in ‘Island Time’; however, she does provide an excellent balance between the tough stuff and the delightful, hopeful, sexy, fun, and joyful stuff!

You can get your copy of Georgia’s new book here, and you can follow Georgia on social media at @georgialouclark. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

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021: Julie Solomon on Get What You Want Jun 07, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, chart-topping podcast host, speaker, and business coach– Julie Solomon! Her new book ‘Get What You Want’ has launched into the world, and it’s the guidebook you need to… well… get what you want. Truly!

Julie is such a champion for helping people shine– and this episode will have you motivated to really lean into your callings and serve people well. Julie walks through her professional journey that led to writing this book, and also the process of getting published itself– full of twists and turns over the last several years. We love ‘real talk’ about the book industry, and this conversation is full of honest, practical tidbits.

Today’s episode is for you if you’re an aspiring author considering writing a book about your expertise! And, this conversation is full of encouragement for anyone thinking about making a career pivot in general. Julie’s story is so full of following opportunities and serving her community in new and creative ways– flexibility and adaptability to the max! Her journey from publicist, to blogger, to multi-million dollar business owner and author is just the inspiration you need to go after those big, wide-ranging dreams. And, she’s not one to shy away from challenging others to get out of their own way… so listen in only if you’re ready for some fire-under-the-tush!

You can get your copy of Julie’s new book here, and you can follow Julie on social media at @julssolomon. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

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Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
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020: Corban Addison on Wastelands May 31, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper Director of Communications, Alex Hudgens, sits down with best-selling author, attorney, and activist, Corban Addison! His new book ‘Wastelands’ has launched into the world, and it is an unbelievable true story that will leave you feeling inspired to stand up for what’s right, no matter what.

Corban’s vivid, fast-paced ‘Wastelands’ tells the story of a close-knit, rural community in North Carolina that for more than a generation has battled the polluting practices of large-scale farming taking place in its own backyard. It’s a David vs. Goliath tale of an impassioned group of local residents, partnered with a team of dedicated lawyers, filing a lawsuit against one of the world’s most powerful companies after years of frustration and horrific circumstances. Miraculously, the ‘little guys’ won– reminding us all that finding the courage to fight for what is right is never easy, but always worth it.

Today’s episode is for you if you’re looking to read or to tell a story of resilience and standing up for what you believe in. Corban not only shares stories from his journey of writing ‘Wastelands’, but also gives advice for any writers out there looking to bring a true story to the page. Corban discusses how to approach the real people who are characters in the plot, how to do your research, and the process of getting published overall. Plus, if you’re specifically looking to depict a legal battle in your work, this episode with Corban provides a helpful author/attorney perspective on how to pull it all off!
You can get your copy of Corban’s new book here, and you can follow Corban on social media at @corbanaddison. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
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019: Donald Miller on Hero on a Mission May 20, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with New York Times Bestselling Author, business educator, speaker, and CEO, Donald Miller! His new book ‘Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life’ has launched into the world, and it’s here to *literally* change your life. For the better!

With ‘Hero on a Mission’ and in this episode, Donald dives into what a victim mentality is– and how living with one is drastically reducing the quality of your life. Most importantly, Donald helps us understand how to recognize when we’re falling prey to a victim mindset, and how to get out of that behavior! We all do it from time-to-time, but this episode is here to help you tap into the ‘hero’ mindset that lives inside each of us, while avoiding those pesky victim and villain voices in our heads that often take the reins. We’re all about that #MainCharacterEnergy, so let’s learn how to harness it!

Today’s episode is for you if you want to live a life of meaning, fulfillment, self-awareness, and purpose. Donald doesn’t shy away from the real pain that life presents all of us, but he encourages us to find the beauty in this existence, too. He helps us cultivate a balanced view of the things that happen to us, and then teaches us to use narrative techniques/themes to actually ‘plot out’ a story that we love.

You can get your copy of Donald’s new book here, and you can follow Donald on social media at @donaldmiller. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
Follow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.books
Follow Allison Trowbridge on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alliebridge

018: Tim Schurrer on The Secret Society of Success May 17, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, speaker, and podcast, Tim Schurrer! His new book ‘The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again’ launched into the world this week, and it is a potent mixture of both challenge, comfort, and encouragement. Ever felt like you’re chasing the spotlight in your professional life? This is the book for you.

With ‘The Secret Society of Success’, Tim offers rich storytelling and practical advice for how we can find true purpose in our work. He helps us understand how to set other people up to win, simultaneously taking some of the focus off of ourselves… and how that’s the real secret sauce to finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Tim teaches us how to ‘be the guide, not the hero’ and why that’s so important. Tim also walks us through his journey from coming up with an idea for a book as an aspiring author, to launching that book into the world on this fine pub date! The writing process was actually fun for him (believe it or not) and he’s here to tell you why and how.

Today’s episode is for you if you’ve ever been caught in the constant hustle to climb ‘to the top’ but perhaps have felt unfulfilled by that journey. There is a better way, and Tim Schurrer is here to share the real secrets to finding success that actually feels good.

You can get your copy of Tim’s new book here, and you can follow Tim on social media at @timschurrer. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
Follow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.books
Follow Allison Trowbridge on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alliebridge

017: Iman Oubou on The Glass Ledge May 10, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, award-winning entrepreneur, published scientist, and former Miss New York, Iman Oubou! Her new book ‘The Glass Ledge: How to Break Through Self-Sabotage, Embrace Your Power, and Create Your Success’ launched into the world this week, and it is the practical, empowering guidebook that so many of us have been waiting for!
With ‘The Glass Ledge’, Iman offers her readers incredibly helpful tools that explore the 10 most common themes around which women tend to derail themselves– including issues around power, likability, authenticity, conflict, and more. Iman weaves in a ton of research and the stories of high-profile, successful women who have wisdom to share from their journeys of seeking both professional and personal fulfillment. In this conversation, Iman shares with Allison the challenges and triumphs of her self-work journey, and advice she’d give to anyone on their own self-work path.

Today’s episode is for you if you have big dreams and ambitions– but still sometimes get in your own way… like the rest of us! Listening in will help you to become friends with vulnerability as you seek self-awareness. This episode is full of reminders that we can all use as we pursue success, but also pursue a life of true authenticity.

You can get your copy of Iman’s new book here, and you can follow Iman on social media at @imanoubou. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
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016: Allison Trowbridge and Alex Hudgens on the Copper Books Launch! May 05, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! Today’s episode is a special one, because Copper Books is officially launching into the world! The Copper app is now available in the iOS App Store and we hope that book lovers everywhere are rejoicing. In this episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, has a celebratory chat with Copper Community Manager, Alex Hudgens, as they talk about the Copper app and launch week.

Allison describes the journey that building Copper has been, and what this huge moment feels like after so many years of the extreme highs and lows that come with running a startup! The duo discuss what they’re most excited about when it comes to authors and readers finally onboarding onto the app and building the Copper community. And, Alex dives into her own professional journey– including how she landed at Copper after a decade in entertainment news, and what she loves most about the Copper platform. Alex will be hosting some episodes of Pub Date moving forward, so listen in and get to know the ‘Copper cheerleader’ behind the upcoming interviews!

You can download the Copper app here, and tell your book-loving friends! Of course, come follow Copper on social media at @copper.books. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow your hosts @alliebridge and @a_hudge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
Follow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.books
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015: Mary Marantz on Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots May 03, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with best-selling author, photographer, and podcaster, Mary Marantz! Her new book ‘Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots: Finding grace, freedom, and purpose in an overachieving world’ launched into the world this week, and wow– what a helpful, inspiring, and peace-bringing new work.
You may know Mary from her incredibly powerful first book, ‘Dirt’. But, listen in to learn even more about Mary’s amazing journey of growing up in a trailer to everything she’s achieved now– and most importantly, why ‘achievement’ isn’t even the point.

Today’s episode is for you if you identify as an overachiever! Listening in will have you feeling more relaxed and secure in your inherent worth, outside of your accomplishments– even as you continue to live out your purpose and chase big dreams. This episode is full of reminders that we can all use in this hustle-filled world!

You can get your copy of Mary’s new book here, and you can follow Mary on social media at @marymarantz. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
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014: Nathalie Molina Niño on Leapfrog Apr 26, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with the Managing Director of Known Holdings, builder-capitalist and author, Nathalie Molina Niño as they discuss her book ‘Leapfrog: The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs’

Listen in to learn about Nathalie’s amazing journey to becoming an entrepreneur as a woman born to immigrants. After much research, Nathalie realized that women were starting business’ at twice the rate of men in the United States and most of those were started by women of color. It was at this point that Nathalie decided to write Leapfrog to reach those who felt underserved in business, books, studies and scenarios. Today’s episode is for you if you find yourself an outlier wondering how to “Leapfrog” traditional norms to succeed as an entrepreneur!

You can get your copy of Nathalie’s new book here, and you can follow Nathalie on social media at @nathaliemolinanino. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
Follow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.books
Follow Allison Trowbridge on Instagram: https://instagram.com/alliebridge

013: Chinwe Esimai on Brilliance Beyond Borders Apr 19, 2022

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Pub Date is a podcast dedicated to the love of books, and the authors who bring them into the world! In today’s episode, Copper CEO & founder, Allison Trowbridge, sits down with author, executive, lawyer, and speaker, Chinwe Esimai! Her new book ‘Brilliance Beyond Borders: Remarkable Women Leaders Share the Power of Immigrace’ has launched into the world, and it is such a wealth of beautiful storytelling, wisdom, and inspiration.
Listen in to learn more about how Chinwe defines ‘immigrace’ and why it’s such a vital element in so many women’s stories. Chinwe speaks to both the encouraging and heartbreaking aspects of being part of an immigrant community, and the journey of immigrant women as they fight for their dreams in the U.S. She dives into how we break down big goals into daily habits, embrace possibility, and create the legacy we want to leave. Chinwe also describes how failure can actually be helpful, and talks about her own ‘reset’ moments that have happened along the way as she climbed to the top of the corporate ladder.
Today’s episode is for you if you want to be inspired by the resilience, joy, and grit of women who are forging their own paths as immigrants. Chinwe is passionate about each and every one of us living our purpose in this world, and not settling for less– no matter what. Listening in will leave you motivated to honor your genius and live a purpose-filled life. This episode is full of reminders that we’re really all in this together, and recognizing the gifts of others (and championing them!) only makes the world better for all of us.

You can get your copy of Chinwe’s new book here, and you can find Chinwe at chinweesimai.com and on social media at @chinweesimai. Learn more about Copper Books by clicking here, and follow @copper.books and your host @alliebridge on Instagram!

Download the Copper Books App: https://author.love/app
Learn more about Copper Books: www.copperbooks.com
Apply to publish with Copper: https://copperbooks.com/apply
Follow Copper Books on Instagram: https://instagram.com/copper.books
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