Becca Grischow, a Chicago-based content creator and ghostwriter for celebrity memoirs, has penned her debut novel, I’LL GET BACK TO YOU, a queer romantic comedy set during the holidays. Grischow grew up in Geneva, Illinois, and has embraced her identity as bisexual since middle school. She shares insights on her writing journey and the importance of queer representation in literature while engaging with her followers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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Grischow's novel is centered around the holiday season, particularly beginning on Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, which she describes as a time filled with excitement and emotional highs and lows for the queer community. She aimed to depict a love story between two former classmates—one confidently queer and the other newly discovering their identity. This backdrop mirrors the chaos typical of family gatherings, resonating with the pressures that many young adults face.
The author highlights that queerness is a fundamental aspect of her life and writing. She states that her experiences have profoundly shaped her relationships, asserting that her love extends beyond romantic contexts. This perspective drives her narrative, showcasing a rich emotional landscape that diverges from conventional relationship tropes.
In terms of character development, Grischow chose to have her main character, Murphy, be someone who has understood her queer identity from a young age. This decision aims to challenge the typical coming-out narratives often found in queer literature. Instead, Murphy navigates her romantic life while having a strong sense of self, which allows for a more nuanced exploration of her desires.
Through the book, Grischow wants readers to understand that it’s okay to find their paths at their own pace. She emphasizes that queerness offers unique opportunities to redefine life choices outside of societal expectations, encouraging readers to envision broader possibilities.
Her transition from ghostwriting and content creation to fiction was a natural evolution, as she continuously worked on her voice while balancing other projects. Grischow aims to remind aspiring writers of the importance of cultivating a distinct narrative style.
For Pride Month, she recommends her own debut alongside poetry collections like BLACK QUEER HOE by Britteney Black Rose Kapri and THERE ARE TRANS PEOPLE HERE by H. Melt, along with the work of fellow author Ira Madison III, whose book PURE INNOCENT FUN will be available in 2025.
This interview sheds light on Grischow's commitment to authenticity in storytelling, celebrating the joys and complexities of queer identity.