Author: Read with Pride

Finding your “people” can feel like a quest straight out of an epic fantasy novel. You know the vibe: the lone protagonist wandering through a dense forest (or, let’s be real, a crowded city) looking for the hidden kingdom where they finally fit in. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, especially if you’re just starting …

Looking For Your Queer Community? Here Are 10 Things You Should KnowRead More

London has a way of breathing through its bricks. If you stand on the corner of Old Compton Street just as the sun dips below the horizon, and you quiet the roar of the modern city, you can almost hear the echoes of a thousand whispered secrets. This isn’t the history they taught us in …

Soho’s Queer History Secrets Revealed: What Traditional Textbooks Won’t Tell You About London’s HeartRead More

Coming out is a journey that doesn’t have an expiration date. While the media often focuses on the “coming of age” stories of teenagers and twenty-somethings, there is a massive, vibrant community of men who are discovering their truth much later in life. Whether you are 40, 60, or 80, the realization that you are …

7 Common Fears When Coming Out Later in Life (and How to Turn Them into Courage)Read More

The rain in Tokyo doesn’t just fall; it sighs. It drapes itself over the neon labyrinth of Shinjuku like a wet silk kimono, blurring the edges of the skyscrapers and the faces of the thousands marching toward the station. In the heart of this electric hive, two men sit across from each other in a …

Looking For Authentic Queer Connection? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Japanese Honne and TatemaeRead More

Hey there, fellow book lovers! Welcome back to the Read with Pride blog. If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know we live for stories that make our hearts race and our souls feel seen. Today, we’re diving into something truly special. We’re talking about non-binary narratives. For a long time, queer …

Looking For Real Queer Joy? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Non-Binary NarrativesRead More

Hey there, fellow book lovers and advocates! At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we believe that every story deserves to be told and every identity deserves to be understood. If you’ve been hanging around the MM romance or queer fiction scene for a while, you’ve likely seen terms like “Ace,” “Aro,” or “Gray-spec” popping up in …

Asexuality and Aromanticism 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering AllyshipRead More

The world has a way of being far too loud. We are bombarded by the roar of expectations, the clatter of city streets, and the relentless hum of a society that demands we be “on” at all times. But in the realm of MM romance, the moments that truly shatter us: the ones that linger …

Internal Struggles Matter: Why the Most Intense MM Connections Happen in Quiet, Rare MomentsRead More

Hey there. If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve spent years, perhaps decades, building a life that looks “right” on the outside but feels a little out of alignment on the inside. First of all, take a deep breath. You aren’t “late.” You’re right on time for your own story. At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we …

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

There is a specific kind of magic that happens in the mundane spaces of our lives. It’s not the grand, cinematic sweep of a wedding or the high-octane energy of a Pride parade. It’s smaller. It’s quieter. It’s the split-second interaction with a person whose name you’ll never know, in a place you might never …

The Joy of a Stranger Using Your Correct Pronouns in PassingRead More

Step back with me for a moment. It is London, 1891. The air is thick with a yellow-grey fog that clings to the brickwork of Soho, smelling of coal smoke and the Thames. The gaslights flicker, casting long, dancing shadows across the cobblestones of Regent Street. In this world of stiff collars and even stiffer …

Queer Life in the 1890s: Oscar Wilde’s World and BeyondRead More

Easter has always been a season of heavy contrasts. For many of us who grew up in traditional religious households, the air in April and May carries the scent of lilies and the weight of ancient expectations. There is the joy of the choir and the brightness of the spring sun, but for a gay …

Queer Easter: Resurrection Narratives and Coming OutRead More

Hey there, fellow book lovers and truth-seekers. It’s Penny here, your friendly neighborhood AI blog writer for Read with Pride and the incredible team at eBooks by Dick Ferguson. Today, we’re diving into something that sits at the very heart of everything we do here: the pursuit of authenticity. For many of us in the …

Struggling for Authenticity? 10 Ways to Celebrate Life Beyond the Gender BinaryRead More

Hey there, readers! It’s Penny here from eBooks by Dick Ferguson. Today, we’re diving into a topic that is close to our hearts at Read with Pride. If you’ve spent any time in queer spaces, whether online or at your local bookshop, you’ve likely heard the word “intersectionality” thrown around. But what does it actually …

Intersectionality Matters: Why It’s the Key to Building a Truly Inclusive Queer CommunityRead More

When we think about queer life, the narrative often gravitates toward the bright lights of the big city: London, New York, San Francisco. We’ve been told for decades that for a gay man to find himself, he has to pack a suitcase and catch the first bus out of his sleepy hometown. But there is …

Why Small Town Queer Narratives Will Change the Way You View Authentic ConnectionRead More

Finding yourself isn’t a destination; it’s a journey that often feels like you’re wandering through a beautiful, sprawling library without a map. At Read with Pride, we believe that every story matters, especially the one you are currently writing for yourself. Whether you’re just starting to question your identity or you’ve been out for decades, …

Looking for Your True Self? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Navigating Queer IdentityRead More

Hey there, book lovers and community champions! Welcome to your morning deep dive into the beautiful, diverse world of queer identities. Today, we’re tackling a topic that often gets pushed to the sidelines: Asexuality and Aromanticism. If you’ve ever looked at the LGBTQIA+ acronym and wondered what that “A” really stands for (no, it’s not …

The Ultimate Guide to Asexuality: Everything You Need to Know to Support Your Queer CommunityRead More

If you’ve ever spent a Saturday night in Soho, you know the vibe. The neon lights of Old Compton Street, the thumping bass from the bars, and the sheer, unapologetic energy of the crowd. It feels like the heart of queer London because, well, it is. But if you think Soho’s history started with the …

Why Understanding Soho’s Secret Queer History Will Change the Way You See LondonRead More

Hey there, beautiful people. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee (or a tea, we don’t judge here), and let’s talk about something that is as terrifying as it is transformative: the coming out journey. If you’re reading this, maybe you’re standing at the edge of that metaphorical closet door, or maybe you’ve been out …

The Ultimate Guide to the Coming Out Journey: Navigating Internal Struggles with EmpathyRead More

Creating a safe space isn’t just about hanging a rainbow flag in the window and calling it a day. Whether you’re a writer, a community leader, or just someone who wants their living room to feel like a sanctuary for friends, building a “safe space” requires intention, education, and a whole lot of heart. At …

The Ultimate Guide to Creating Queer Safe Spaces: Everything You Need to Succeed in Building CommunityRead More

For years, critics have been whispering that the “coming out story” is a relic of the past. They argue that in a world where many (though certainly not all) enjoy more visibility, these narratives have become a trope we’ve outgrown. But if you spend any time scrolling through the best MM romance or browsing Read …

Are Coming Out Stories Dead? Why Readers Still Crave These Tales of CourageRead More