The most important part of any character is their personality. Not just the things that are obvious, but the things they leave out. The things they want to hide, but the things that shine through regardless. How they react in unexpected situations, how they interact with other characters and, when they’re pushed to their limits, what is it they reveal?

So I decided that, now that we’re about to head from Atlantic Split to At Liberty To Live I’m going to put Luke through the Proust test. If you haven’t heard about it before, it’s a questionnaire that French writer Michael Proust created it to delve into the deepest part of an individual’s personality. I’m going to redo this every time another book ends because Luke’s story is one of growth and change. So, now it’s over to you Luke…

WARNING – THIS BLOG CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM ATLANTIC SPLIT

1. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being with my family, having them support and understand what I’m doing and being able to live in a world where I can still see these new friends of mine and not have to go on the run. A nice girlfriend wouldn’t go amiss! And food. 

2. What is your greatest fear?

Never seeing my family again, or something happening to me or them now I’m on the run.

3. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My temper – need to get that under control. 

4. What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Prejudice

5. Which living person do you most admire?

It used to be my mum, but now hearing what happened to him, I think it’s Steve.

6. What is your greatest extravagance?

Probably food!

7. What is your current state of mind?

Pretty messed up I’d say…

8. What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Justice – or at least if justice carries on being like it is now, completely unjust.

9. On what occasion do you lie?

When I’m trying to protect people I care about.

10. What do you most dislike about your appearance?

I don’t like how young I look and this boring hairstyle

11. Which living person do you most despise?

I can think of one…

12. What is the quality you most like in a man?

I think the ability to show emotion. Not be this hard shell you can’t crack. Someone approachable. 

13. What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Haha…other than the obvious, probably just a genuine kindness. Haven’t met many with that yet though, if they’d even talk to me in the first place.

14. Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I use the S word quite a bit…except around my parents of course!

15. What or who is the greatest love of your life?

Once upon a time that was Chrissie. It obviously wasn’t her, so hopefully I can meet that person one day.

16. When and where were you happiest?

Honestly? When I was in that cell chatting and getting to know James and Steve that first time, it really felt like I’d made friends. I never knew what that was like…I was actually really happy then.

17. Which talent would you most like to have?

Talking to women without messing up my words!

18. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Other than what’s happened to me, I think I’d make myself more mature. Or maybe I’d make myself more clever. Or is it cleverer?

19. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Stopping James and Steve from being killed by Wicks.

20. If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?

Maybe a celebrity actor or a cool animal. Like a lion or something. They look like they have a good life. Eating and sleeping all day…sounds good to me!

21. Where would you most like to live?

At home…I’m really going to miss it, but actually the idea of going to the USA does sound quite cool.

22. What is your most treasured possession?

Used to be my phone or earphones. Now, it’s my life!

23. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Never knowing your true purpose

24. What is your favourite occupation?

Acting!

25. What is your most marked characteristic?

Previously I think it was my naivety, but actually now it’s my bravery. 

26. What do you most value in your friends?

Just having friends is enough! But just being understanding is something I value most in these guys.

27. Who are your favourite writers?

I don’t really read much, but the woman that wrote To Kill A Mockingbird – that was a great book. Well, the UK version that I read anyway.

28. Who is your hero of fiction?

Atticus Finch (again from Mockingbird.)

29. Which historical figure do you most identify with?

At the moment it’s Martin Luther King Junior. Guess we both have a dream!

30. Who are your heroes in real life?

Martin Luther King Junior, Gandhi, Joan of Arc, Nelson Mandela…just anyone who’s stood up for something and made a difference. They’re a massive inspiration to me right now. Just hope I do them proud. 

31. What are your favourite names?

Definitely used to be Chrissie! Now…Bob? Never really thought about it…

32. What is it that you most dislike?

Coffee. Can’t stand the stuff.

33. What is your greatest regret?

Killing Wicks and…not making things up with my dad before I went on the run.

34. How would you like to die?

I really hope I don’t soon but…probably protecting those I care about. 

35. What is your motto?

Always look on the Bright side. The Luke Bright side (thanks mum for that one!)

Atlantic Split is the first book in The Luke Bright Series and is available to purchase NOW! Please follow me on my blog and my social media links below and use the links on my website to purchase a copy if you have not done so. Don’t forget to leave a review! The second book, At Liberty To Live will be released on 22/10/2018. Thank you once again for taking the time to read this blog post.

N.A.K.