Corban Addison on Wastelands

Meet the Author with Allison Trowbridge

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!