ICYMI: This Book Drama Gets Hotter in the DMs

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay break down the drama surrounding an
influencer’s new book that has kicked off a whole controversy
before it’s even been released. Christina Najjar, better known as
Tinx, has made a successful career as a TikTok influencer who doles
out dating advice to her more than 1.5 million followers. Her new
book is a summer beach read following an influencer who escapes to
the Hamptons after getting canceled. But TikTok creators have been
suspicious leading up to the book’s release because Tinx, up to
this point, has identified as a straight woman, and her novel
revolves around a queer romance. Additionally, some creators
believe Tinx might’ve used a ghostwriter, who is a queer writer
herself. Therefore, who gets to tell which stories in traditional
publishing? And what is the specific betrayal some people feel when
influencers use ghostwriters? This podcast is produced by Vic
Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. Learn
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