Author: Read with Pride

readwithpride.com Long before we had TikTok aesthetics, “BookTok” recommendations, or even the convenience of LGBTQ+ ebooks, the queer community was busy in the back of copy shops, late at night, smelling like toner and rebellion. We’re talking about zines. If you’ve ever felt like mainstream media just didn’t get it, or if you’ve ever scoured …

The Power of Zines in Queer History and ActivismRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the relationship between faith and the LGBTQ+ community has… well, it’s been “it’s complicated” since long before Facebook made it a status. For many of us, the pews were the first places we felt we had to hide, and the pulpit was where we first heard that our …

Navigating Faith and Sexuality: Books That Explore the IntersectionRead More

readwithpride.com Have you ever been watching a movie or reading a book and felt like the story was looking at you rather than seeing you? We’ve all been there. For decades, LGBTQ+ characters were filtered through a lens that wasn’t our own. It was a perspective that often felt clinical, tragic, or: let’s be honest: …

The ‘Queer Gaze’ in Film and Literature: What Does It Mean?Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the LGBTQ+ community and the horror genre have been dating since the dawn of time. We just didn’t always have a name for it. There’s a reason why so many of us feel a strange, tingly kinship with the misunderstood creature in the dark or the vampire lurking …

A Look at Queer Horror: Metaphors, Monsters, and the MacabreRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: in the mainstream media, queer life often feels like it belongs exclusively to the twenty-somethings. We see the neon-lit club scenes, the coming-of-age high school dramas, and the frantic first loves of university students. But what about the people who built the clubs? What about the activists who …

Celebrating Queer Elders: Books That Honor LGBTQ+ History and ExperienceRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “coming out” story has been the backbone of queer literature for decades. For a long time, it was the only story we were allowed to tell. You know the drill, the angst, the heavy breathing in a closet, the dramatic reveal at Thanksgiving, and (if it was …

The Evolution of the Coming Out Story in Modern FictionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “future” has often looked suspiciously straight and white in mainstream media. For decades, sci-fi was the domain of square-jawed captains saving damsels in distress while ignoring the fact that, in a universe with ten thousand alien species, human sexuality would probably be the least interesting thing to …

Science Fiction and the Queer Future: Utopias, Dystopias, and BeyondRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all seen the blockbusters. You know the ones: the high-stakes dramas where every moment is a life-or-death struggle, or the glittering rom-coms where every night is a circuit party in West Hollywood. And while those stories have their place (who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle?), there’s a quiet revolution happening in the …

The Everyday Lives of Gay Men: Stories of the OrdinaryRead More

readwithpride.com Ever watched an old black-and-white movie and thought, “Wow, those two ‘roommates’ are doing a lot more than just sharing the rent”? Or maybe you’ve read a classic novel where the description of a man’s “firm grip” and “intense gaze” lasted three pages too long to be strictly platonic. If you’ve ever felt like …

Queer Coding in Classic Cinema and LiteratureRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, the “happily ever after” in gay romance novels usually ended at the bedroom door or, if we were lucky, a sunset beach walk. But it’s 2026, and the landscape of queer fiction has blossomed into something much more complex, beautiful, and: dare I say: …

Why We Need Stories About LGBTQ+ Parenting and Family LifeRead More

readwithpride.com There is something undeniably electric about a 9-to-5 setting when you add a dash of unresolved sexual tension and a strictly enforced “no dating coworkers” policy. Whether it’s the high-stakes boardroom or the local indie coffee shop, the workplace is the ultimate breeding ground for the slow-burn, high-heat stories we crave. Today at Readwithpride, …

In Conversation With: An Interview with [Indie Queer Author Name]Read More

readwithpride.com Welcome back to the blog! At Readwithpride.com, we are constantly on the hunt for the next story that makes us stay up until 3:00 AM, clutching our e-readers and screaming into a pillow. Today, we’re doing something a little different. We sat down for a “five-minute” (okay, maybe it was twenty, we got distracted …

Five Minutes With: Our Featured Author on Their New Book and Creative ProcessRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your pocket (or your hard drive), and you’re ready to share it with the world. First off, welcome! The world of gay romance novels and queer fiction is expanding faster than a drag queen’s wig collection on tour, and there is always room for more …

Guest Post: Our Top Writing Tips for Aspiring Queer WritersRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all been there. You finish a book, close the cover (or turn off your Kindle), and stare at the wall for twenty minutes because your entire worldview just shifted three degrees to the left. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, those moments aren’t just about entertainment; they’re about survival, recognition, and …

The Books That Made Me: A Playlist of Influences from a Readwithpride AuthorRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: we are currently living in a golden age of queer literature. It’s Monday, March 2nd, 2026, and you can walk into almost any bookstore (or, better yet, browse our massive collection of LGBTQ+ ebooks) and find stories that actually represent us. But before we had the spicy, high-tension …

Celebrating the Legacy of a Queer Literary Icon: E.M. ForsterRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the big publishing houses are finally catching on that queer stories sell, but if you want the gritty, the experimental, and the unapologetically “us” content, you have to look toward the indie presses. Today, we’re shining a massive, glittery spotlight on a newcomer that’s already making waves in …

Queer Publisher Spotlight: The Mission of Once Upon A Queer Publishing LLCRead More

readwithpride.com There is something visceral about the way a comic book hits the soul. Maybe it’s the way a single line on a character’s face can convey a lifetime of longing, or how the bright, neon hues of a futuristic cityscape can mirror the electric buzz of a first crush. In the world of queer …

Illustrating Identity: An Interview with a Queer Comic ArtistRead More

readwithpride.com Ever wondered what actually goes on behind the perfectly curated rainbow bookshelves and the flawlessly lit “book haul” videos? Being a queer content creator in the bookish world: affectionately known as the “Bookstagram” and “BookTok” community: is about 10% aesthetic coffee sipping and 90% franticly searching for the perfect lighting while trying not to …

A Day in the Life of a Queer Bookstagrammer/BookTokerRead More

readwithpride.com There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you walk into a queer-owned bookstore. It’s not just the smell of fresh ink or the sight of rainbow spines lined up like a promise; it’s the immediate sense of “Oh, I’m home.” In a world that often feels like it’s built for everyone …

Meet Your Local Queer Bookseller: A Q&ARead More

readwithpride.com Ever wondered why some MM romance books just hit different? You know the ones, the stories where the chemistry sizzles, the dialogue feels real, and the representation doesn’t feel like a box-ticking exercise. While the author provides the heart and soul, there’s a secret weapon in the publishing world that often goes unsung: the …

The Editor’s Eye: How Queer Stories Are Shaped Behind the ScenesRead More