readwithpride.com Let’s be real: sometimes the “bar scene” feels a bit like a repetitive slow burn romance where the payoff never quite arrives. While we love a good cocktail and a flashing dance floor, there is a whole world of queer joy waiting to be discovered in the realm of hobbies. We aren’t just talking …

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If these cobblestone streets could talk, they’d whisper centuries of secrets, scandals, and forbidden M/M romance. Soho has long been the beating heart of London’s queer scene, a place where identity wasn’t just found, it was forged in the basement bars and neon-lit alleys. But before we dive deep into the gin-soaked history of Old …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the traditional corporate ladder was built by people who didn’t exactly have “rainbow pride” on their mood boards. For a long time, leadership was synonymous with “fitting in,” “playing it safe,” and “leaving your personal life at the door.” But it’s Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and the world …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “Who am I?” question is a lot heavier when you’re standing outside the traditional white-picket-fence, 2.5-kids, hetero-normative narrative. If you’ve ever felt like you’re wandering through a fog trying to find your “purpose,” you aren’t alone. In fact, that feeling of being “other” is actually the starting …

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There’s a common misconception floating around that “coming out” is a milestone reserved exclusively for the young. We see it in movies and read it in YA novels: the nervous teenager in the high school hallway finally finding the words. While those stories are beautiful and vital, they only represent one chapter of the human …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. Whether you’re writing steamy MM romance, gritty gay thrillers, or high-concept queer fiction, the hurdles have always been there. Gatekeepers, high fees, and “content guidelines” that feel more like censorship than curation. But it’s Tuesday, April …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being queer in 2026 is a vibe, but it’s also a journey that comes with its own unique set of baggage. Whether we’re talking about navigating the complexities of identity, dealing with the echoes of past grief, or just trying to figure out where we fit in an …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “standard” life map we were handed as kids is a bit… boring. You know the one. Go to school, find a partner of the opposite sex, get married by twenty-six, buy a house with a white picket fence, and have two and a half kids. It’s a …

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When we talk about resilience, the world usually points to “bouncing back” or “toughening up.” But for the LGBTQ+ community, resilience isn’t just a buzzword; it’s our ancestral inheritance. It’s something deeper, more vibrant, and: dare I say: more magical than the mainstream narrative ever lets on. At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we spend a …

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The ace spectrum encompasses sexual orientations ranging from asexual to allosexual, representing diverse experiences of sexual attraction.[1][3] Supporting this community begins with understanding these varied identities and recognizing that asexuality is a legitimate orientation deserving respect and visibility. Whether you are a die-hard fan of MM romance or someone just starting to explore LGBTQ+ ebooks, …

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readwithpride.com So, you’ve secured the bag, got your acceptance letter, and you’re headed to campus in 2026. Whether you’re a fresh-faced undergrad or a seasoned pro returning for a Master’s, the landscape of queer education has shifted. We’re not just looking for “tolerance” anymore; we’re looking for places where we can thrive, lead, and maybe …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, the words “queer” and “spirituality” were treated like oil and water. You were told you could have your identity or you could have your faith, but you definitely couldn’t have both at the same dinner table. Fast forward to Tuesday, 14 of April 2026, …

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There is a common myth in our culture that coming out is a “young man’s game.” We see it in movies, in coming-of-age novels, and across social media, the narrative of the teenager or the twenty-something finding their truth and stepping into the light. And while those stories are beautiful and vital, they aren’t the …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world has always been a bit of a gated community. For years, LGBTQ+ authors: especially those writing steamy MM romance books or niche queer fiction: have had to jump through endless hoops just to get their stories into the hands of readers who actually “get” them. …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second. Being queer in 2026 is a beautiful, complex, and sometimes exhausting experience. We’ve come a long way, but the road behind us: and sometimes the one right in front of us: is paved with collective and individual hurdles. Whether we are navigating the quiet sting of microaggressions or …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: for a lot of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “family” can be… complicated. While some are lucky enough to have biological families who show up with pride flags and open arms, many of us have had to navigate the world building our own safety nets. This isn’t just a …

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It’s Monday, April 13, 2026, and I was just sitting here at the eBooks by Dick Ferguson office, looking out the window and thinking about how much the world has shifted in just a few short years. Remember back in 2020 or even 2022 when we spent so much energy trying to fit ourselves into …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: in the year 2026, finding a sense of belonging shouldn’t feel like a side quest in a high-fantasy novel. Yet, for many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the “lonely in a crowded room” feeling is all too familiar. We spend our nights curled up with the latest MM romance books, …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second. Navigating the professional world as an LGBTQ+ person in 2026 feels a bit like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube while riding a unicycle. Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, navigating the labyrinth of academia, or trying to lead a team in a creative field, the rules often …

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