Christina “Tinx” Najjar, widely known as TikTok’s self-proclaimed “Big Sister,” has addressed online speculation that she did not write her upcoming debut novel, Hotter in the Hamptons, set to be released in May.
Speculation arose after a TikTok user questioned the authorship of the book in a viral post. The video showed a screen recording of writer Gabrielle Korn’s personal website, where the novel appears under a “Ghostwriting” section of her manuscript services. Korn, a former Nylon editor-in-chief, currently offers professional writing support for various projects.
The viral speculation prompted Tinx to directly clarify her involvement. Tinx responded by explaining, “Of course I hired a collaborator who’s queer. I am not a lesbian. I wanted to nail that part of the storyline.” The novel focuses on a romantic relationship between two women.
She emphasized that Korn’s contribution was openly credited, stating, “It’s not a secret—she’s the first person I thank in the acknowledgments!” Tinx had previously released a nonfiction book, The Shift, in 2023. E! News reached out to representatives for both Tinx and Korn but has not yet received a response.
Despite the online discussion, Tinx remains excited about the upcoming launch. In a January statement to People, she said, “Writing a novel has been my absolute dream forever, and I can’t believe I finally get to share my debut fiction novel with the world.” She added that she hoped readers would find the story as enjoyable and escapist as the books she has always loved.
Hotter in the Hamptons has already been optioned for a TV adaptation by producers Sara and Erin Foster of Nobody Wants This.
As she continues hosting her podcast It’s Me Tinx, Najjar remains a leading voice among digital creators, now expanding into fiction writing.
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