On the Podcast: How to Launch a Debut Memoir with Robin A. Davis
Robin A. Davis launched her debut memoir in two countries at the same time.
On episode 62 of the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast, we are continuing our Your Famous Author Era season. On the show, journalist and author, Robin Allison Davis joins host, Lori L. Tharps to share how she planned for the launch of her debut memoir, Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light. The thing is, Robin lives in Paris, but the book is published by an American publisher, so Robin had to figure out how to launch a book in two countries at the same time!
Who is Robin Allison Davis?
Robin is an Emmy award-winning producer based in Paris, France. Experienced in all forms of media, she has over 15 years of producing and scriptwriting experience, including a News & Documentary Emmy Award. Her book, Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light, was published by HarperCollins/Amistad in September 2025.
During our conversation on the podcast, we discuss:
The logistics of how Robin planned book events in France and the USA simultaneously.
The financial requirements to launch a book in today’s market, including the extra expenses you might not be aware of but really matter.
How to stand out as a memoirist when you’re not a celebrity.
The joys and challenges that come with launching a book with a traditional publisher.
And more.
You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.
Links to Learn More from Robin A. Davis
Find all of Robin’s information and social links on her website, RobinADavis.com
Follow Robin on Instagram at Robinista.
Check out Robin’s Substack and follow all things Surviving Paris: On the Other Side with Robin Allison Davis
A fellow 2025 memoirist Robin recommends, Rachel Phan. Her promo plan was fire.
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