Author: Read with Pride

Let’s be real: Valentine’s Day can feel like a cosmic joke when you’re single. Everywhere you turn, there are heart-shaped boxes, couples doing their public displays of affection, and that one coworker who won’t stop talking about their “perfect” date night plans. If you’re a single gay man scrolling through social media on February 14th, …

Surviving the Sea of Red: A Single Guy's Guide to Valentine's DayRead More

Let’s get one thing straight (ironically): Being single on Valentine’s Day is not a crisis. It’s not a referendum on your desirability, it’s not evidence that you’re “behind schedule,” and it sure as hell isn’t something you need to apologize for at Sunday brunch. Yet somehow, February 14th has become this magnifying glass that makes …

Solo and Proud: Why Being Single on February 14th Isn't a CrisisRead More

Let’s be honest: Valentine’s Day can feel like a Hallmark conspiracy designed to make single people question their life choices. If you’re staring down February 14th with a glass of whiskey instead of champagne, surrounded by heart-shaped everything and couples doing that nauseating thing where they feed each other dessert, this one’s for you. We’re …

The 'Anti-Valentine' Book List: MM Stories for the Cynical SoulRead More

There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over a bedroom at 2 AM when you’re scrolling through their Instagram, wondering if they’re thinking about you too. (Spoiler: they’re probably not, and that’s okay.) Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly kind to the recently heartbroken, especially when every rom-com seems to promise that love is just around …

Broken Hearts & Book Covers: Finding Solace in Queer FictionRead More

You know that feeling when you’re doing just fine, perfectly content scrolling through your phone, planning a quiet Valentine’s evening with takeout and a good book, and then bam. A song comes on. Or you catch a whiff of someone’s cologne on the street. Or Instagram decides to remind you that “three years ago today” …

Dealing with the 'Ghost of Valentines Past'Read More

Here’s the thing about heartbreak: it’s messy, it’s painful, and sometimes it feels like you’ll never be whole again. Whether it’s divorce, loss, or just the aftermath of loving someone who wasn’t right for you, that ache can stick around longer than your last Instagram story. But you know what’s even more powerful? The moment …

From Heartbreak to HEA: MM Romances Where Love Wins After LossRead More

So here we are. Post number ten in our Valentine’s series about being single, surviving heartbreak, and navigating the gay dating apocalypse. If you’ve made it this far, you’ve probably felt seen, called out, and maybe even cried into your coffee once or twice. Good. That means you’re human. But here’s the thing I need …

Your Love Story is Still Being WrittenRead More

Let’s be real: Valentine’s Day and social media are a toxic combo when you’re single. It’s like everyone on your feed suddenly became a romance novelist, documenting every rose petal, candlelit dinner, and “my forever person” caption. And if you’re a gay man nursing a broken heart or simply riding solo this year, the onslaught …

Digital Detox: Avoiding the 'Couple Content' TrapRead More

Well, we’ve reached the end of our “Join Us Now” series, and honestly? We’re not ready to say goodbye yet. But before we wrap this up, let’s talk about why right now, today, this minute, is the perfect time to start your author career path with Read with Pride. Because here’s the thing: we’re not …

The Best Welcome in the Business: Start Your Read with Pride JourneyRead More

Let’s be real: switching platforms is scary. You’ve got your routines, your upload process, maybe even a little audience momentum going. The thought of testing something new: especially when it means potentially splitting your focus or risking your income: can feel like too much of a gamble. So here’s the thing: what if it wasn’t …

Test the Waters: Risk-Free Publishing for 90 DaysRead More

Here’s something you won’t hear from most publishing platforms: your voice is more valuable to us than our profit margin. That’s not marketing speak. That’s the foundation of everything we’re building at Read with Pride. For too long, LGBTQ+ authors have been told their stories are “niche,” “risky,” or need to be “toned down” for …

Your Voice, Your Value: Why We're Waiving Fees for YouRead More

Let’s be real: hitting “upload” on your first gay romance novel is exhilarating. You’ve poured your heart into crafting characters who deserve love, steamy scenes that make readers swoon, and storylines that affirm queer joy. But uploading isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting line. And where you start matters more than you think. Most …

From Hitting 'Upload' to Hitting Your GoalsRead More

Look, we get it. You’ve seen those “too good to be true” offers before. The ones with asterisks the size of novels and fine print that requires a magnifying glass and a law degree. So when we say “your first three months are free from sales fees at Read with Pride”, we understand if your …

No Catch, Just Content: Understanding Our Transaction-Only PeriodRead More

Okay, here’s a wild thought: What if you had three months where every dollar from your book sales went straight into your pocket? No platform fees. No 30% cuts. No 70/30 splits that leave you wondering where the money went. Just you, your stories, and pure profit (minus the tiny card processing fee: because, you …

The 'Three Month Freedom' Challenge: What Can You Launch?Read More

Starting your journey as an LGBTQ+ author shouldn’t feel like climbing a mountain with your pockets full of rocks. But let’s be real, most publishing platforms make you feel exactly that way. Between listing fees, sales commissions, subscription costs, and mysterious “processing charges,” new authors often lose 30-70% of their earnings before they’ve even built …

A Warm Welcome to the Family: No Sales Fees for New AuthorsRead More

Let’s talk money, honey. If you’re a gay fiction writer or MM romance author trying to make a living from your craft, you already know the brutal truth: most publishing platforms treat authors like ATMs. They take a cut. Then another cut. And maybe one more for “processing.” By the time your royalty payment arrives …

Boost Your Bottom Line: Keep Your Profits This SeasonRead More

We’re Rolling Out the Rainbow Carpet for You Here’s the deal, and trust us, you’re going to want to sit down for this one: We’re giving new authors three full months of ZERO platform fees when you join Readwithpride.com. That’s right, publish your gay romance novels, MM romance books, or queer fiction, and for your …

Zero Fees, 100% Pride: Your First 3 Months Are on Us!Read More

Let’s be real: switching publishing platforms feels like a risk. You’ve built your author career somewhere else, your books are already live, you have a routine. Why rock the boat? Here’s why: Read with Pride is offering your first 3 months completely free from sales fees. That’s not a promo discount. That’s not a trial …

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Switch to Read with PrideRead More

The publishing world moves fast. Trends shift, algorithms change, and what worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. But here’s the thing about building a sustainable writing career: it’s not about chasing trends. It’s about finding a platform that grows with you, not just for you. If you’re a queer author writing MM romance, gay fiction, …

Future-Proof Your Writing Career with Read with PrideRead More