Christina Hobbs
One half of the bestselling author duo Christina Lauren, who began writing in fanfiction communities and co-authored contemporary romance novels including Beautiful Bastard and The Unhoneymooners.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Cult of Fanfiction
Lauren Billings, co-writer of bestselling contemporary romances who began in fanfiction communities. Christina Hobbs, her writing partner who transitioned fanfics into hits like Beautiful Bastard. They trace fanfiction’s rise from zines to big business. Topics include fandom lingo and rituals, the pipeline from fanfic to publishing, scandals and toxicity, and how communities create space for marginalized voices.
