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Let’s be real: sometimes “grabbing a drink” for the fifth time this week just doesn’t hit the spot. While bars and clubs have been our sanctuaries for decades, the modern queer community is hungry for more than just a gin and tonic and a loud bassline. We’re looking for connection. We’re looking for skills. We’re …

Archery, Lockpicking, and Roleplaying: 15 Queer Hobbies for Your Next Social AdventureRead More

Let’s be real: most of the “relationship advice” out there was written for people whose biggest life hurdles involve choosing a china pattern or deciding which suburban school district has the best soccer team. But for those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the “traditional” roadmap can feel a little… well, narrow. Whether you’re deep …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Relationships: Navigating Milestones Beyond the TraditionalRead More

Let’s be real: we’ve all spent a late night (or three) scrolling through MM romance books, desperately wishing our own lives had a bit more “slow burn” and a lot less “sitting on the couch with a bag of chips.” We crave that delicious tension where a lingering look over a shared hobby turns into …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Hobbies: Everything You Need to Succeed at Finding Your Real-Life Friends to Lovers MM Romance StoriesRead More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your heart? Maybe it’s a steamy MM romance that’s been living in your notes app for months, or perhaps it’s a heart-wrenching lesbian contemporary tale that you just can’t stop thinking about. Whatever it is, the world needs more queer voices. We’re done with the days …

The LGBTQIA+ Author’s Guide to Publishing at Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the morning school run isn’t just a logistical challenge; it’s an Olympic-level endurance sport. For those of us in the queer parenting community, it often feels like we’re trying to stage a Broadway musical while the lead actors are refusing to wear pants and the stage manager (that’s you) …

Queer Parenting 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Morning School Run (Without Spilling Your Coffee)Read More

Let’s be real for a second: 2026 has been a bit of a rollercoaster for the rainbow community. While our stories are more popular than ever, the hurdles to actually getting them into readers’ hands feel like they’re getting taller, and greyer. Between “soft” censorship on major platforms and those pesky algorithms that seem to …

The Queer Author’s Guide to Global Publishing at Readwithpride.comRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the “swipe-swipe-ugh” cycle is exhausting. We’ve all been there, staring at another profile that’s just a torso, a grainy gym selfie, or a list of “no’s” longer than a CVS receipt. If you’re feeling the dating app burnout, you’re not alone. The digital landscape can feel like a desert, …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies to Try If You’re Tired of the Same Old Dating AppsRead More

Resilience. It’s a word we hear a lot in our community, isn’t it? It’s often used to describe how we’ve survived, how we’ve fought back, and how we’ve managed to keep our heads high despite the weight of the world. But here at Read with pride, we believe resilience is about more than just “getting …

LGBTQ+ Resilience Matters: Why Our Future Visions Are Brighter Than EverRead More

Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, queer stories in mainstream media were stuck in a loop. We had the “tragic ending,” the “pining from afar,” or the “coming out and then the credits roll” trope. While those stories have their place, they often skipped over the good stuff: the actual living …

Queer Relationships Matter: Why Celebrating Life Milestones in MM Romance is VitalRead More

Let’s be real for a second: if I have to swipe left on one more profile that just says “I like adventures,” I might actually hurl my phone into the nearest body of water. We’ve all been there. The digital fatigue is heavy, the blue light is aging us, and the “community” we were promised …

Are Queer Hobbies Dead? Do People Still Find Community Outside of Dating Apps?Read More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your heart? Maybe it’s a slow-burn MM romance that makes your toes curl, or a high-stakes lesbian spy thriller where the tension is as thick as a London fog. Whatever it is, being a queer author in 2026 is a wild, beautiful ride. But let’s be …

The LGBTQ+ Author’s Guide to Mastering Your Journey at Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real: as much as we love a night out at the local queer watering hole or a marathon scroll through the latest dating app drama, sometimes the soul craves something… more. Something tactile. Something that doesn’t involve shouting over Lady Gaga remixes or wondering if that “Hey” was a bot. Welcome to the …

Lockpicking, LARPing, and Lino-Cutting: 25 Creative Queer Hobbies You’ve Never Thought OfRead More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your brain? Maybe it’s a spicy enemies to lovers MM romance, or perhaps a sweet, slow-burn gay romance novel set in a small town. You’ve spent late nights typing away, falling in love with your characters, and now you’re ready for the world to fall in …

How to Publish Your First MM Romance eBook for FreeRead More

Let’s be real: as much as we love a good circuit party or a boozy brunch, sometimes the “traditional” ways of meeting people in the LGBTQ+ community can feel a bit… repetitive. If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a crowded bar, shouting over a remix of a Dua Lipa track just to ask someone …

Why Picking Up Queer Hobbies Like Archery Will Change the Way You Connect with the CommunityRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as queer people, our relationship with the future has always been a bit… complicated. For a long time, the stories we were told didn’t exactly promise us the “white picket fence” or the “growing old together” vibe. We were often the sidekicks, the tragic endings, or the cautionary tales. …

Why Queer Healing Will Change the Way You Imagine Your FutureRead More

Let’s be real for a second: navigating queer relationships can sometimes feel like trying to build a LEGO set without the instruction manual: except half the pieces are from a different set, and the box art shows a suburban straight couple with a white picket fence. For many of us, we spent our formative years …

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Queer Relationship Milestones (and How to Fix Them)Read More

Let’s be real for a second: we’ve all been there. You’re deep into a spicy MM romance novel, three chapters into a “slow burn” that’s making your heart ache, and you realize that the group of friends surrounding the main character is… well, everything. They aren’t just background characters; they’re the safety net. They’re the …

Can Queer Hobbies Really Help You Find Your Found Family? Find Out HereRead More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your brain? Maybe it’s a steamy enemies to lovers MM romance set in a rainy London office, or perhaps it’s a slow-burn sapphic fantasy where the princess realizes the knight in shining armor is actually a girl she’s been arguing with for ten years. Whatever it …

The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQIA+ Publishing: Everything You Need to Succeed as a New AuthorRead More

Let’s be real: sometimes the usual “brunch and a movie” routine needs a serious upgrade. If you’ve spent any time devouring MM romance books or scrolling through gay romance novels, you know there’s a certain vibe associated with the archer and the rogue. Whether it’s a high-fantasy gay fantasy romance where the elven prince never …

Queer Hobbies 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Archery and LockpickingRead More

Hey there, wordsmith! If you’ve spent your nights crafting the perfect MM romance or a heart-wrenching lesbian romance, only to get stuck at the daunting “how do I actually sell this?” phase, you’re in the right place. Let’s be real: the traditional publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming space for our stories. But …

5 Steps How to Publish Unlimited eBooks and Reach New Readers (Easy Guide for LGBTQ+ Authors)Read More