Flacs & King speak with Courtney Portman, a self published arthur of the book “Obstacles: An Urban Novella”. Get your copy off Amazon! 

00:00 – Intro
01:22 – Figuring Shxt Out Moment
04:16 – How did you plan the book after jail?
05:00 – Why do you think you learned from being locked up vs others who dont?
05:35 – What was the transition like getting out of prison?
07:37 – How did you get started on the book?
09:10 – Whats your book about?
12:36 – What type of genre is this book?
13:40 – How are you promoting the book?
15:02 – Bring the books to the screen
15:42 – Perserverance required to accomplish a goal
16:21 – Putting bodies of work out in the ether
18:27 – Going to events and promoting the book in person
21:45 – How do NY Times best seller books come out a best seller on day one?
24:08 – What is the process to become an author?
25:50 – King Arthurs & Flacs’ upcoming books
27:24 – The business side of publishing
30:10 – Tips on how to promote books and business in general
31:45 – Whats up with the lip gloss line?
35:09 – Do you have a team working for you?
36:25 – Howd you find your book agent?
39:04 – Being able to sell in business is crucial
40:05 – Selling books at the Oceanfront
44:06 – Naysayers in your camp?
48:25 – What is something you trying to figureo out now?
51:31 – Socials and Outro!!