Author: Read with Pride

Soho is a thief. It steals your breath with its neon teeth and swallows your silence in the roar of a thousand footsteps that never quite lead anywhere. To the casual observer, the tourist with a map or the reveller with a drink, Soho is a marketplace of the senses: a loud, proud, and often …

How to Find Radical Intimacy in the Forgotten Corners of SohoRead More

If you’re sitting there at 30, 45, or 65 wondering if you’ve “missed the boat” on living your truth, let me stop you right there. At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we believe your story doesn’t have a deadline. Whether you’re just starting to question your identity or you’re finally ready to step into the vibrant …

The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Finding Queer Joy and Authentic Connection at Any AgeRead More

There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a story shifts its weight from the cracked, rain-slicked pavement of a city street to the soft, unforgiving silence of a country lane. For those of us who live and breathe MM romance, we know that a setting is never just a backdrop. It is …

Soho Grit Vs. Countryside Stillness: Why Contrast Matters in Emotional MM FictionRead More

Welcome to a space where the “either/or” labels get left at the door. If you’ve ever felt like the world is trying to fit your vibrant, multi-colored personality into a monochrome box, you’re not alone. Today, we’re talking about the “binary gaze”, what it is, why it’s limiting, and how we can all start living …

Beyond the Binary Gaze 101: A Beginner’s Guide to True Self-ExpressionRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that follows a public execution. I’m not talking about the historical ones in the town square, though the modern digital equivalent feels just as bloody. I’m talking about the moment the phones stop ringing, the inbox stays empty, and the “friends” you thought would be your anchors disappear …

Are Second Chances Dead? Why We Still Crave Love After a Ruined Career and Public ScandalRead More

For a long time, the narrative of LGBTQ+ life has been one of “escape.” We’ve been told that to find happiness, to find love, and to find ourselves, we have to pack our bags and head for the neon lights of the big city. But here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we know that’s only …

Rural Queer Joy Matters: Why Finding Connection in Small Towns Is a Powerful JourneyRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that exists between two men when the world has stopped asking them to be heroes, providers, or statues. It’s the silence found in the small hours of the morning, where the only thing louder than the rain against the glass is the frantic beating of a heart finally …

Looking for Deep Connection? 10 Things You Should Know About the Vulnerability of Love in MM FictionRead More

The Beauty of Being Non-Binary: Living Beyond the Binary Gaze Have you ever felt like you were trying to fit a square peg into a round hole? Or maybe you felt like the hole didn’t even exist? For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the world feels like it’s built on a series of …

Identity Matters: Discovering the Beauty of Living Beyond the Binary GazeRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that exists only in the middle of the night, when the rest of the world is tucked away in the soft safety of dreams, leaving you alone with the ghosts in your own head. It’s a heavy, velvet-black silence. For many of the men I write about: and …

5 Steps How to Portray Raw Resilience and Find Light in the Darkest Internal StrugglesRead More

There’s a common misconception in our culture that the journey of self-discovery has an expiration date. We’re often told that if you haven’t figured out who you are by your twenties, you’ve somehow missed the boat. But here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we know that stories don’t always follow a linear path. Sometimes, the …

5 Heartfelt Stories of Coming Out Later in Life to Spark Your Own DiscoveryRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that exists only in the heart of the world’s busiest city. You find it just past the towering monoliths of Shinjuku Station, where the roar of the Yamanote line fades into a rhythmic hum and the neon glow shifts from corporate gold to a bruised, beautiful purple. This …

The Ultimate Guide to the Unspoken Heart: Everything You Need to Know About Finding Connection in Shinjuku Ni-chōmeRead More

Hey there, beautiful people! Welcome back to the blog. If you’re joining us for our afternoon deep dive, you’re in the right place. Here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we’re all about celebrating the messy, wonderful, and incredibly diverse world of queer identity. Today, we’re kicking things off with a topic that is close to …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Identity: Everything You Need to Know About Breaking the BinaryRead More

Have you ever stood in the quiet of a midnight room, listening to the rhythm of your own heart and wondering if it finally beats for you, or still for the versions of yourself you created to survive? In the world of gay literature, specifically within the deep, often turbulent waters of MM romance and …

Emotional Maturity Secrets Revealed: Why Authentic Character Growth is the Soul of Gay LiteratureRead More

There’s a quiet, persistent whisper that often follows men who realize their truth later in life. It’s a whisper that says, “It’s too late,” or “You’ve missed the boat.” But here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we know that stories don’t have an expiration date. Whether you’re reading a high-angst MM romance or navigating your …

7 Myths You’re Believing About Coming Out Later in Life (and the Truth About Discovery)Read More

There is a specific kind of silence that exists only in the countryside after a spring rain. It’s not a hollow silence; it’s heavy, saturated with the scent of damp earth and the frantic, sweet pulse of things trying to grow. I’m sitting here, watching the mist roll over the hills, thinking about the two …

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Emotional Intensity (And How to Channel Your Deepest Desires Into Connection)Read More

Coming out isn’t a race, and there certainly isn’t an age limit on authenticity. Whether you’re thirty, fifty, or seventy, realizing that you’ve been living a version of yourself that doesn’t quite fit is a massive moment. It’s scary, sure, but it’s also the beginning of what we like to call your “truest chapter.” At …

Coming Out Later in Life? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Starting Your Truest ChapterRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that only exists in the space between two people who have everything to say and no way to say it. We live in an age of instant gratification, where a “u up?” text arrives with the clinical buzz of a notification, devoid of soul, stripped of the tactile …

Are Love Letters Dead? Do People Still Feel the Weight of Unsent Words?Read More

So, you’ve hit a realization. Maybe it’s been a slow burn, a quiet hum in the back of your mind for decades. Or maybe it hit you like a lightning bolt during a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Whatever the case, you’ve realized that the label you’ve been wearing doesn’t quite fit, and you’re looking at the …

The Ultimate Guide to Coming Out Later in Life: Everything You Need to Embrace Your TruthRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that settles over a room when two men are realizing they have become each other’s entire world. It’s not the peaceful silence of a Sunday morning in a rural cottage; it’s the heavy, charged air of a London apartment just before a storm breaks. In my writing, I …

Why Exploring the Dark Side of Possessive Jealousy Will Change the Way You See LoveRead More

Hey there, beautiful people! Today we’re diving deep into a topic that is close to our hearts here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson. We spend a lot of time talking about MM romance and the incredible world of gay fiction, but at the core of all our favorite stories is the journey of identity. One …

The Ultimate Guide to Being Non-Binary: Everything You Need to Flourish Beyond the Binary GazeRead More