“Let’s build bridges, not walls.” – Martin Luther King Jnr –

Just five words explains so much.

Monday was Martin Luther King Jnr day, and in these present times, it’s hard to imagine that we are still living in a world where there is prejudice, unnecessary divisions, inequality and racism, especially from those in a position of power who have the opportunities to change the world as we know it into something it just shouldn’t be.

I’ve mentioned several times before about how Brexit and Trump are changing the world and taking it back to the dark ages, but rather than focus on the bad things that are occurring, let’s focus on how we can make it better. My way of doing this is by creating a character, a very relatable character, who can be exactly what this world needs, and inspire young people to be just like him (well, maybe not exactly like him) and stand up for what they believe in.

In book 3 especially (which will hopefully be out this year), Luke realises he has some pretty big boots to fill if he is to follow in the footsteps of people like Martin Luther King Jnr, Abraham Lincoln and other revolutionary figures. He admires and looks up to them, and when you have such big and powerful heroes, it can be difficult to work out how you can follow in their footsteps. However, one thing that I discovered quite recently, was that a lot of revolutionary figures suffered from very severe personal problems.

Even though they may seem to be on a pedestal, each one suffered their own losses and challenges, and I think that’s what’s important to focus on. No one at all is perfect, even if their intentions are. I discovered this book: A First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness by Nassir Ghaemi which covers this topic further.

The Luke Bright Series is a story of growth and Luke Bright as a person changes throughout, but his vision is always the same. The UK and the USA should no longer be enemies and there should be no more prejudice. In Atlantic Split, Luke begins his journey and discovers what is worth fighting for. In At Liberty To Live, Luke discovers that he can change people’s lives. In books 3 and 4, Luke’s journey continues as he faces more challenges as he tries to achieve what he set out to do. Nineteen may seem a little young to be taking on such a huge task as bringing back world peace to the world, but it is not your age that matters – it is the type of person you are and whether you have the drive and desire to fulfil the task that counts.

Which is why, I end this blog with another quote from Martin Luther King Jnr that completely sums up Luke Bright and I hope it relates to many of you too.

“I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law” – Martin Luther King Jnr –

Martin Luther King Jnr had a dream and we must keep that dream alive, because lately the world has become a nightmare. We must not only have that same dream he had, but we must all strive to make it a reality just like he set out to do. We really need to do something to change this world before people change it for us. We’ve got to stand up and make a difference because as humans, we need to fight for what we believe in, because if we don’t, what is our reason for being?

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

N.A.K.