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Listen up, authors. We know the drill. You spend months: maybe years: pouring your soul into a manuscript. You sweat over every beat of a slow-burn MM romance, you perfect the tension in your MM hockey romance books with spice, and you finally hit that "publish" button. Then, the big platforms swoop in and take a massive chunk of your hard-earned cash just for the privilege of existing on their servers.
It’s 2026. The world has changed, but the "industry standard" for royalties still feels like a relic from a decade ago. At Read with Pride, we’re bored of the old way of doing things. We want to see queer creators actually getting paid what they’re worth. That’s why we’re launching a promotion so aggressive it’s making our accountant sweat.
We are opening up 25 exclusive spots for authors to sell their books on readwithpride.com with a royalty structure that is unheard of in the industry. For one full year, the first 25 authors to sign up will pay zero listing fees and zero subscription costs. You keep 96% of your sales. The only thing we deduct is the 4% card transaction fee.
That’s it. No hidden "delivery fees" for large files, no weird tiered percentages based on price points. Just 96% in your pocket for 365 days.
Why We’re Doing This
Read with Pride isn't just a store; it’s a movement. We’re a publisher and a hub for LGBTQ+ content and publishing, and we know that the heart of this community is its storytellers. Whether you’re writing gritty gay thriller novels, sweet MM contemporary fiction, or high-heat MM gym romance stories, you deserve a platform that prioritizes your voice over its own bottom line.
By offering this 96% royalty rate, we’re investing in the future of queer fiction. We want the best 2026 gay books to live on our site. We want to be the first place readers go when they’re looking for their next obsession, and we know the only way to do that is to attract the best talent.
The Math: Why 96% Royalties Change the Game
Let’s look at the numbers. On most major retail platforms, if you sell a book for $4.99, you might see 70% of that: if you play by all their rules. If your book is outside their specific price brackets or if your file size is too big, that percentage can drop to a measly 35%.
On readwithpride.com, during this promotion:
- Book Price: $4.99
- Transaction Fee (4%): $0.20
- Your Take-Home: $4.79
Compare that to the $3.49 (or worse, $1.74) you’re getting elsewhere. Over a year of sales, that difference doesn't just buy you a nice coffee; it buys you the time to write your next three books. It covers your cover designers, your editors, and your marketing. It turns a "hobby" into a sustainable career.
What Readers are Craving in 2026
We’ve seen the data, and we know exactly what the Read with Pride audience is looking for right now. If you write in these niches, you are going to absolutely crush it on our platform:
1. MM Hockey Romance Books with Spice
There is something about the ice that just works. The tension, the team dynamics, the "forced proximity" of the locker room: it’s a goldmine for drama and heat. Our readers are constantly searching for new MM hockey romance books with spice. They want the grit of the game paired with the vulnerability of two athletes figuring it out. If you’ve got a story about a grumpy captain and a sunshine rookie, we want you on our dashboard.
2. MM Gym Romance Stories
The gym is the ultimate setting for physical and emotional tension. MM gym romance stories are blowing up right now. Think about it: shared workouts, spotter-becomes-lover tropes, and the discipline it takes to reach a goal: it all maps perfectly onto a romantic arc. Whether it's a slow-burn between gym rats or a high-heat encounter in the sauna, this is a niche that is hungry for more content.
3. High-Stakes Gay Thrillers and Spy Romances
Beyond the sports tropes, we’re seeing a massive surge in demand for genre-bending queer fiction. Our readers love a good gay spy romance or a psychological thriller that keeps them up until 3 AM. If your book features a complex plot and a deep romantic core, there is a dedicated audience waiting for you here.
How to Claim Your Spot
Remember, this is limited to the first 25 authors. Once those spots are gone, they are gone. We want a diverse range of voices: from established names to brand-new indie authors.
Here is how you get started:
- Head over to the e-book seller dashboard.
- Set up your author profile.
- Upload your titles (whether it's your backlist or a brand new 2026 release).
- Start selling.
The dashboard is designed to be intuitive. We’re not about making you jump through hoops. We want your books live and earning as quickly as possible. You can track your sales in real-time and see exactly how that 96% royalty adds up.
More Than Just a Storefront
When you sell on readwithpride.com, you’re not just putting a file on a server. You’re joining a community that actively promotes its authors. We are aggressive on social media, and we love shouting about our creators.
- Follow us on Facebook
- Check out our vibes on Instagram
- Join the conversation on X (Twitter)
We regularly feature books from our dashboard in our newsletters and social feeds. Whether you're writing historical MM romance or steamy contemporary stories, we make sure the right eyes see your work.
Authentic, Queer, and Independent
The publishing world can be a lonely place for LGBTQ+ authors. Often, we’re told to "sanitize" our stories or fit into boxes that don't quite work. Read with Pride was built to be the opposite of that. We are an authentic space for authentic stories. We don't shy away from the heat, the heartache, or the reality of the queer experience.
Whether you're writing heartfelt gay fiction or gritty, emotional MM books, you have a home here. And for the next year, you have a home that lets you keep almost every cent of your sales.
The Clock is Ticking
It’s Saturday, March 7, 2026. This promotion is live right now. By this time next year, 25 authors will have spent 365 days keeping 96% of their royalties. They’ll have built a direct relationship with their readers on a platform that actually cares about them.
Will you be one of them?
Don’t wait for the "big players" to give you a better deal. They won't. Take control of your career and your earnings today. Head to the e-book seller dashboard and claim your spot before they’re all gone.
Let's make 2026 the year of the independent queer author. Let’s show the industry that we don't need their gatekeeping: we just need a platform that respects our work and our worth.
Read with pride. Sell with pride. Earn with pride.
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