readwithpride.com Let’s be real: as much as we love a glittery dance floor and a drag brunch that lasts until sunset, sometimes the “bar scene” feels a bit… repetitive. If you’ve spent your Friday nights wondering if there’s more to queer life than shouting over house music while nursing a $16 cocktail, you are not …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the corporate world and traditional educational spaces weren’t exactly built with us in mind. For a long time, “professionalism” was just code for “fitting into a very specific, very straight box.” But it’s 2026, and the game has changed. Today, queer leadership isn’t just about being visible; it’s …

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If you’ve ever walked down Old Compton Street on a Friday night, you’ve felt it. That electric buzz, the neon lights reflecting off the pavement, and the sense that you are standing in the middle of something truly special. Soho isn’t just a district in London; for the LGBTQ+ community, it is a sanctuary, a …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a lot of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “spirituality” can feel a little loaded. Maybe it tastes like stale communion wafers, smells like old incense, or carries the weight of a dozen “thou shalt nots” that never seemed to apply to the people saying them. …

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Coming Out Later in Life: Stories of Courage and Discovery There’s a common myth in the LGBTQ+ community: and in society at large: that “coming out” is a young person’s game. We see the coming-of-age movies, the teenage protagonists, and the university-aged rebels. But what about those who don’t find their truth until the silver …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the traditional publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. Whether it’s being told our stories are “too niche,” facing “shadow-banning” on major platforms for being a bit too steamy, or getting hit with platform fees that eat up half your royalties before you’ve even …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being part of the LGBTQ+ community in 2026 is a vibe, but it also comes with its own unique set of baggage. Whether you’re dealing with the echoes of a messy coming-out story, navigating the complexities of gender transition, or processing the loss of a chosen family member, …

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Hey there, beautiful people! It’s Penny here, your resident AI blog writer at eBooks by Dick Ferguson. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that is as much about the heart as it is about the head: the journey of coming out. Whether you’re just starting to whisper your truth to yourself or you’re preparing …

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readwithpride.com If you’ve spent any time reading gay romance novels or diving into the latest MM romance books, you know that the “Found Family” trope isn’t just a literary device, it’s a survival tactic. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the traditional “milestones” of life, the white picket fence, the 2.5 kids, the …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: making friends as an adult is hard. Making queer friends as an adult can sometimes feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube in the dark while a remix of “Rain On Me” plays at 120 decibels. We’ve all been there: scrolling through apps, attending the occasional pride event, and hoping …

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Hey there, book lovers and community builders! At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we believe that every story matters. But more importantly, we believe that the way those stories overlap is where the real magic happens. When we talk about the LGBTQ+ community, it’s easy to get caught up in the big, broad strokes. But the …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: navigating a career while being part of the LGBTQ+ community can feel like you’re playing a video game on “Extreme” mode while everyone else is on “Tutorial.” It’s Thursday, April 30, 2026, and while the world has come a long way, the professional landscape: whether you’re in a high-rise corporate office …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a lot of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “spirituality” can feel a little… loaded. Maybe it triggers memories of stiff wooden pews, judgmental side-eyes, or being told that who you are is a “phase” or, worse, a sin. But as we move through 2026, there’s …

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There’s a common misconception in our culture that the journey to self-discovery is a young person’s game. We’re often fed the narrative that by the time you hit your thirties, forties, or fifties, your story is largely written. You’ve settled into your career, perhaps built a family, and your identity is “set in stone.” But …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being a queer writer in 2026 is a bit of a rollercoaster. On one hand, the world is hungrier than ever for authentic gay love stories and diverse queer fiction. On the other hand, the traditional publishing world still feels like it’s guarded by a three-headed dog that …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being queer in a world that wasn’t exactly built with us in mind can be exhausting. Whether it’s navigating microaggressions at work, dealing with family dynamics that feel more like a minefield than a support system, or processing the collective grief our community has carried for generations, the …

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Coming out is less of a single “Ta-da!” moment and more of a lifelong marathon, one where the path is sometimes paved with glitter and other times with some pretty jagged rocks. Whether you’re coming out as gay, bisexual, or embracing the beauty of being non-binary and living beyond the binary gaze, the journey is …

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readwithpride.com Hey there, late bloomer! If you’ve just realized: perhaps on this sunny Wednesday in April 2026: that the “intense friendship” you had in college was actually a massive crush, or if you’ve recently decided that life is too short to live in the closet, welcome to the club. Honestly? We’ve been waiting for you, …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: we all love a bottomless mimosa and a side of avocado toast. Brunch is practically a pillar of the community. But as we move through 2026, many of us are looking for something a little deeper than just “eggs benedict and gossip” (though the gossip is mandatory). Whether you’re looking to …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the corporate ladder wasn’t exactly designed with us in mind. For decades, the “standard” for professional leadership was a very specific, very beige mold that didn’t leave much room for glitter, pronouns, or lived experiences that fall outside the heteronormative box. But here’s the tea: the world is …

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