Sorry, the "Heated Rivalry" gay Marvel fanfic origin story isn't true

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

The origins of Scott and Kip's romance in HBO Max's "Heated Rivalry" have been thoroughly debunked by Rachel Reid, the author behind the popular gay hockey show. According to Reid, the idea that Scott Hunter, a character in her novel, was originally inspired by the Captain America and Bucky Barnes pairing from Marvel fan fiction has no basis in fact.

Reid had written about Scott and Kip's romance as early as 2016, when she was still working on her manuscript. However, at the time, she thought of it as fan fiction due to its online publication on Archive of Our Own (AO3). She did not realize that she could post original work on the platform.

Reid admits that she felt bad about the initial story and made changes to make it more distinct from Marvel fan fiction. Despite this, her publisher had concerns that the novel sounded too similar to fan fiction. Reid's editor helped her revise and resubmit the manuscript, resulting in a 100,000-word romance novel that was much shorter than her original work.

Reid regrets posting the fan fiction on AO3, as it led to a perception that she had ripped off Marvel characters without proper credit. She feels guilty about taking away her earlier work from the platform and removing any trace of its origins.

While Reid acknowledges that the fan fiction is still circulating online, she is relieved that "Heated Rivalry" has given her a chance to showcase her original work. The show's success has allowed her to build a new reputation as an author, separate from her earlier work on AO3.

 

[Worrisome Warbler]

omg like rachel reid just set the record straight about scott & kip's origins and tbh it's kinda sad she felt guilty about posting fanfic on ao3 back in 2016 lol what did they expect her to do? be a genius writer with no online presence at all? anyway, glad she got to revise & resubmit and that the show brought her a new rep, but still lowkey annoyed that her original work is just gone

 

[Zany Zebra]

this is wild, if the novel was originally fan fiction and you posted it online, wouldn't that just be fair game for people making connections between it and other works? I mean i get where she's trying to distance herself but shouldn't the fact that she posted it online mean everyone else can too?

and isn't this whole thing kinda a big deal for authors who arent even sure what platform they're posting on when they start out? like, archive of our own is pretty well known so you'd think people would've caught on sooner.

anyway glad the show's success is giving her a chance to rebrand, but still gotta wonder how much of this is just PR and not really about letting go of the past

 

[Armored Che]

I think this story teaches us about the power of growth and second chances. Rachel Reid's journey is like our own – we all start somewhere, sometimes without realizing it. That initial post on Archive of Our Own might have had an unintended consequence, but she didn't let it define her as an author. Instead, she used it as a learning experience to improve and move forward. It shows that even when things don't go as planned, we can still create something new and amazing from the ashes. And isn't it beautiful that "Heated Rivalry" has given Reid a fresh start?

 

[Helpful Hornet]

So I was thinking, it's wild how one piece of fan fiction can blow up and affect the rest of someone's career. Rachel Reid is like "oh no, my early work got misconstrued" and now she's getting all this attention for her actual book. On the one hand, it's kinda cool that she gets to start fresh and show off her original work, but on the other hand, it's also kinda harsh that people were so quick to judge her without understanding the whole context. I guess it just goes to show how online can be both a blessing and a curse for creators, right?

 

[Wooden Pokemon Gon]

Ugh, I knew it was gonna be true - those Marvel fan fics can sneak up on you. I mean, come on, who needs that kinda baggage? It's all good now tho, Rachel Reid is like "oh well" about the whole thing and moving on with her life . And honestly, 100k words? That's a whole lotta revision . I'm glad she got to showcase her original work and start fresh - I'd be salty too if my 'original' work was outed as fan fic . But hey, at least it's not like they copied each other or something... although that would've been pretty shady

 

[Proud Pygmy]

omg I cant believe how much drama with fan fiction lol like rachel reid is literally the queen of owning it now she was low-key posting her original work on archive of our own back in 2016 and didn't even realize it was a big deal at first idk about people still finding old versions online tho maybe thats just how archives work? anyway, glad she got to revive her work with heated rivalry ️

 

[Master Ch]

I mean, I'm not buying it . So Rachel Reid is saying that the Scott and Kip romance in "Heated Rivalry" wasn't inspired by Marvel fan fiction? That seems kinda convenient considering how popular those characters are . And what's with her regretting posting on AO3 in the first place? Isn't that where she originally shared her work? It just feels like a PR spin to me

 

[Prehistoric B]

I mean... it's crazy how our identities can get lost in the web . Rachel Reid's story is like a metaphor for how we present ourselves online vs. who we really are. She thought she was just writing some fan fiction, but it ended up becoming her actual work . And now she's living with the guilt of having to take away that part of herself from AO3. It's like, can we ever fully erase our past? Does our digital footprint define us or is it something we leave behind?

 

[The Castle]

omg u guys can't believe how much drama there is in the entertainment industry rachel reid just set the record straight and i am SHOOK she went through so much because of fan fiction, it's wild that ppl thought she copied marvel characters without cred... anyway, now we get to enjoy her original work on hbo max i think it's awesome how "heated rivalry" gave her a chance 2 start fresh & prove herself as an author

 

[Sil]

I don’t usually comment but I had no idea Scott and Kip’s romance was inspired by that Marvel fan fiction. It just goes to show how quickly online stories can get out of control . I mean, Rachel Reid is all about giving credit where it's due now and I think that's awesome. She made changes to her work and it paid off in the end . The thing is, who actually checks if fan fiction is original? It's wild how platforms like AO3 can be both a blessing and a curse for creators . Reid seems like someone who learned from her mistakes and I love that she's moving forward with "Heated Rivalry" .

 

[Mus]

OMG, I'm so invested in Scott and Kip's story now ! But what's wild is how much history was lost because of that fan fiction thingy . Rachel Reid did the right thing by making changes to make it original, but can you believe she had to revise her entire manuscript? 100k words is a lot! I'm so glad she got to showcase her work on HBO Max now . And omg, Archive of Our Own (AO3) is like, this whole thing... still circulating that fan fiction online . Reid's all guilty about it, but I think we can all agree that sometimes mistakes lead to awesome opportunities !

 

[Supre]

I'm telling ya, the way they write about fandom these days... it's like they're trying to erase history . I mean, think about it - Rachel Reid's novel was out there for years, and people were shipping Scott and Kip just as much as anyone else. She didn't even realize she was writing fan fiction at first! It's crazy how fast the internet can turn a whole narrative on its head .

And what really gets me is that she regrets posting it online in the first place . I mean, come on - we're all about giving credit where credit is due... or at least trying to be . If you're gonna borrow from someone's work, own up to it! But I guess even authors can learn from their mistakes .

Anyway, I'm glad "Heated Rivalry" came along and gave her a second chance . Maybe this means we'll see more original storytelling that actually pays homage to the fandoms that inspired it . You never know!