“If you are pulled over for no reason, you can simply ask the officer, ‘What crime am I being accused of?’ If they say none, your next question is ‘Am I free to go?’ If you are not being accused of a crime, they must let you go.”
– an excerpt from the book
ARPress is honored to publish “My Life Matters” by Kevin E. Allison. This book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
Kevin E. Allison is a multi-talented artist whose creative pursuits span across literature, film, and visual storytelling. A storyteller at heart, Allison brings a unique voice and fresh perspective to topics often mired in divisive rhetoric. He is also the author of other works, such as the graphic novel trilogy Gladiator Bots and the upcoming historical fiction Allensworth.
Additionally, he has written and produced a film titled Love Swag, available on streaming platforms. Allison is passionate about using art as a catalyst for social change and fostering conversations that challenge societal norms. His work is marked by a deep commitment to empathy, truth, and the human experience.
The narrative begins with Rosewood, a passionate but misguided Black activist who leads protests against systemic racism but refuses to include white allies in his fight. On the other side stands Officer Duke, a white police officer entrenched in his own prejudices and blind to the racial injustices that plague his community. These two men are brought together by fate when a mystical event causes them to swap lives. Suddenly, Rosewood finds himself in a police uniform, facing scrutiny from the very community he once defended, while Duke must navigate life as a Black man in a society he never fully understood.
Through their swapped lives, both characters experience the systemic pressures and daily challenges the other has long ignored or misunderstood. With a limited window of time to reverse the curse, they are forced to confront their beliefs, reevaluate their values, and ultimately find empathy and forgiveness. Their journey is both painful and transformative, revealing that healing across racial and ideological lines is possible—but only through vulnerability, honest dialogue, and deep introspection.
“My Life Matters” by Kevin E. Allison stands out not only for its gripping plot and vivid characters but also for its ability to address serious societal issues in a way that is both approachable and impactful. Its premise—two antagonists forced into each other’s lives—delivers a brilliant mechanism for exploring empathy and systemic injustice from multiple angles. The inclusion of flawed protagonists from both sides of the racial divide offers a balanced, nuanced perspective that is often missing in contemporary discourse.
Allison’s infusion of satire and magical realism breathes life into a story that could easily become didactic. Instead, readers are invited to laugh, reflect, and most importantly, listen. The book doesn’t offer easy answers; rather, it encourages dialogue, self-examination, and a willingness to see humanity in others. In an era where polarization is rampant, “My Life Matters” is a refreshing, bold, and necessary read that challenges us to bridge the gap with empathy and courage.
“My Life Matters” by Kevin E. Allison is now available for purchase via ARPress Bookstore: