Author: Read with Pride

Let’s be honest: there is something inherently homoerotic about archery. Maybe it’s the focus on precision, the rhythmic pull of a bowstring, or the way two rivals have to stand shoulder-to-shoulder on a range, breathing in sync while trying to outdo each other. In the world of gay romance novels, archery isn’t just a sport, …

Queer Archery Matters: Why It’s the Perfect Setting for MM Enemies to Lovers Books 2026Read More

Let’s be real for a second: healing is exhausting. Whether you’re navigating the heavy waves of grief, processing past trauma, or just trying to figure out how to exist in a world that isn’t always built for us, the “healing journey” can feel like a full-time job with no dental plan. But what if I …

Why Queer Future Visions Will Change the Way You Approach Your Healing JourneyRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the “standard” life script: you know, the one where you date in your early twenties, marry at twenty-eight, and have 2.5 kids and a white picket fence by thirty-five: wasn’t exactly written with us in mind. For the LGBTQ+ community, milestones often look a little different. We operate on …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Relationships: Everything You Need to Succeed at Life TransitionsRead More

We’ve all been there: 300 pages into a delicious slow burn MM romance, screaming at the main characters to just kiss already. While we love the tension of a gay romance that takes its sweet time, sometimes your real-life social calendar needs a bit more “insta-love” energy. If you’re looking to find your “found family” …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies That Build Community Faster Than a Slow-Burn MM RomanceRead 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 city, or a sweet lesbian cottage-core dream where everyone is too shy to hold hands. Whatever your flavor of queer love, we know the struggle: you want to write it, you …

5 Steps How to Write Your First MM Romance and Get Published (Easy Guide for LGBTQ+ Authors)Read More

Curating Your 2026 TBR List As we move further into the year, the landscape of gay literature is expanding. To truly integrate your queer hobbies with your digital life, you need a high-quality feed of recommendations. At Read with Pride, we specialize in those MM romance books that offer more than just a happy ending: …

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Ready to turn that spicy manuscript into a bestseller? If you’ve been sitting on a draft of the next great MM romance or a heart-wrenching lesbian romance, 2026 is officially your year. At Read with Pride, we aren’t just a bookstore; we’re a movement. We know the struggle of the “gatekeeper” industry: the high fees, …

The Ultimate Guide to Our Free Global Publishing Portal: How to Publish the Best MM Romance Books 2026Read More

Let’s be real: sometimes “going out” as a queer person feels like a choice between a loud bar where you can’t hear your own thoughts or… well, another loud bar. While we love a good drag brunch as much as the next person, the LGBTQ+ community in 2026 is leaning hard into something a little …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Niche Interests to Get You StartedRead More

Let’s be real for a second: being queer often feels like you’re carrying a backpack full of stones you didn’t ask for. We deal with the weight of “coming out” cycles, the ghost of history, and the everyday fatigue of just trying to exist in spaces that weren’t always built for us. But there’s a …

Why Shared Stories of Queer Healing Will Change the Way You See the FutureRead More

Let’s be real: for many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the traditional “milestone” script can feel a little… beige. You know the one: get married in a church, buy a house with a white picket fence, have 2.5 kids, and host a BBQ where your Uncle Bob complains about the weather. While those things …

Why Chosen Family Will Change the Way You Celebrate Queer Life MilestonesRead More

Let’s be real for a second: making friends as an adult is basically a part-time job that nobody taught us how to do. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, it can feel even more like a game of “Where’s Waldo?” but everyone is wearing a subtle rainbow pin and trying to look cool. …

Struggling to Find Your Tribe? 20 Fun Queer Hobbies and Community Examples to Try NowRead More

So, you’ve got a story burning inside you. Maybe it’s a slow-burn MM romance that kept you up until 3 AM, or perhaps a sweeping lesbian romance set in a world where magic is as real as the pride flag on your wall. Whatever it is, you’re ready to share it with the world, but …

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing Your LGBTQ+ Novel: Everything You Need to Succeed on Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love a good drag brunch or a late-night cocktail, the LGBTQ+ community is so much more than just the nightlife. Sometimes you want to spend your Saturday morning doing something that doesn’t involve a hangover or a loud bassline. Whether you’re looking for a way …

25 Creative Queer Hobbies You’ve Never Thought Of (From Archery to Lockpicking)Read More

Let’s be real for a second: the traditional publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. For years, LGBTQ+ writers, especially those of us spinning steamy MM romance or raw, emotional gay fiction, have had to jump through endless hoops just to get a “maybe.” Well, the gatekeepers are officially on notice. …

The Ultimate Guide to Our Free Publishing Portal: Everything You Need to Succeed as an LGBTQ+ WriterRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love a good drag show or a sticky dance floor, sometimes the “bar scene” just feels… exhausting. Maybe you’re looking for a connection that doesn’t involve shouting over Lady Gaga remixes, or perhaps you’re just ready to swap the martini glass for a recurve bow. …

15 Queer Hobbies to Jumpstart Your Social Life (That Aren’t Just the Bar Scene)Read More

Let’s be real for a second: being part of the LGBTQ+ community can sometimes feel like you’re playing a video game on “Extreme Hard” mode. Between navigating family dynamics, dealing with societal “no thanks” vibes, and just trying to figure out which haircut actually expresses your soul, it’s a lot. We carry a lot of …

LGBTQ+ Resilience Matters: How Imagining a Brighter Future Helps Us Heal TodayRead More

Life doesn’t come with a manual, but it definitely comes with a soundtrack of heavy sighs and a whole lot of “what now?” moments. Whether you’re coming out at thirty-five, navigating a mid-life career pivot, or finally deciding to build a chosen family that actually gets you, major life transitions are as terrifying as they …

15 Best MM Romance Books 2026 to Help You Navigate Major Life TransitionsRead More

Let’s be real for a second: scrolling through social media can feel like the world’s loneliest party. You’re seeing everyone’s “perfect” life, yet you’re sitting on your couch with nothing but a half-eaten bag of chips and a deep yearning for a connection that doesn’t involve a double-tap. We’ve all been there. But what if …

The Ultimate Guide to Community Building: Turning Queer Hobbies into Lifelong FriendshipsRead More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your hard drive? Maybe it’s a spicy MM romance that’s been living in your head for months, or a heartfelt sapphic drama that explores the nuances of “friends-to-lovers.” Whatever it is, 2026 is the year you finally stop gatekeeping your own talent. At Read with Pride, …

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Succeed on Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love devouring the best mm romance books 2026 has to offer from the comfort of our favorite reading nooks, there comes a time when the “main character energy” needs to leave the page and enter the real world. You know the feeling: you’re halfway through …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Badass Activities to Get You Started (Yes, Including Archery and Lockpicking)Read More