Beck Lewis: Finding My Purpose Through Storytelling

I generally like to finish a book before moving on to another one, but I’ve learned that inspiration doesn't always play by the rules! I always keep a pad and pen on my desk to jot down stray ideas when they hit.

Sometimes an idea pops into my head in the middle of writing another story, and it's too compelling to ignore. When that happens, I might set my current project aside temporarily to at least outline the new story and get the concept out of my head. I really believe in letting creativity hit whenever and wherever it wants—you just have to capture it before it flies away.

If I have to choose, I have to admit that Third (from the It's All Good Until series) is the most fun for me to write. In a lot of ways, he is the person I wish I could have been growing up—he has this wonderful, free-spirited attitude and absolutely zero filter when he talks!

Writing someone with that kind of unfiltered personality is just an absolute blast because you never quite know what's going to come out of his mouth next. He brings so much energy and playfulness to the page, which makes every scene he's in feel alive

What I enjoy most is the chance to tell stories about everyday people finding their place in the world. So many of us grew up feeling like we were different, like we didn't quite fit in anywhere. I want my MM stories to be the exact opposite of that experience.

I love writing romance and Happily Ever Afters (HEAs) because they allow me to send a clear, affirming message: you are perfect the way you are, and you fit in just as you are. By leaning into everyday lives, cozy romance, and the powerful theme of chosen family, I want to reassure my readers that even if they've felt different or out of place, they belong, they matter, and they fit right in.

The IT'S ALL GOOD UNTIL series:

Authentic discovery story about growing up and finding your people.

My ultimate takeaway for readers is simple: an affirming life is possible just as you are. You don't need to change everything about yourself to fit someone else's ideal of who you should be.

Through my stories, I want readers to feel seen, know they belong, and realize their authentic self is more than enough. If someone closes one of my books feeling a little more comfortable in their own skin and secure in who they are, then I've done my job.

I like to start by creating that quintessential dream book boyfriend, but then I love to add a little real-life messiness. I want to make their flaws lovable and give the character an overall feeling of, 'Oh yeah, I think I could actually find someone like this in real life.'

For me, it's about striking that balance—giving readers all the swoon and romance they crave, while keeping the characters grounded enough that they feel like real people you could meet down the street.

Now that I'm retired, I have a bit more time to slow down and enjoy the things I love. Outside of writing, I'm an avid model-train fan—I really enjoy the patience, detail, and craftsmanship that go into building those little worlds. I also love taking vacations and getting away to recharge.

But honestly, storytelling is such a core part of who I am that even when I'm relaxing, my mind often drifts back to it. Whether I'm at my train layout, traveling, or just enjoying downtime, I'm always thinking about how to bring more comfort, joy, and everyday magic to the page for anyone who needs to feel seen.

My debut story is It's All Good Until You Realize You're Different, which is book one in my It's All Good Until series. Since it was my first story and I already had a clear vision of the journey I wanted to tell, the first book practically rolled right out of me in about two months!

However, after seeing the incredible feedback and how deeply readers connected with it, I expanded the overall story arc. I wanted to follow the boys as they grow into adulthood, so now I release two books a year in the series to keep their stories—and their journey into adulthood—moving forward.

In a very real sense, yes—they are based on me. Characters like Tay, Third, and Toby were specifically created to represent what it felt like to be a young teen discovering I was different.

When I was growing up, that kind of representation was largely missing, and I remember how isolating that felt. Because of that, I wove different pieces and experiences of my younger self into all three of those characters. Writing them was cathartic, but more importantly, it was driven by a deliberate purpose: I wanted kids and teens growing up today to open a book and see stories that reflect who they are, so they never have to feel the way I did.