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

readwithpride.com So, you’ve written a masterpiece. Maybe it’s a steamy MM romance, a heartfelt lesbian contemporary, or a high-stakes gay fantasy romance where the dragon is definitely a metaphor for something. You’ve poured your heart, soul, and probably way too much caffeine into these pages. But now comes the scary part: publishing. In the old …

The Ultimate Guide to Free LGBTQ+ Publishing: Everything You Need to Succeed on Read with PrideRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: dating apps in 2026 are exhausting. If I have to look at one more blurry gym selfie or a bio that just says “I like adventures,” I might actually hurl my phone into the nearest body of water. We’re all craving something a bit more… authentic. We want …

15 Queer Hobbies to Help You Meet Your Next Great LoveRead 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

readwithpride.com Hey there, family. It’s Saturday, May 16, 2026, and if you’re reading this, it means you’re looking for a bit of light. Whether you’ve had a heavy week or you’re just tired of the constant noise, I want you to know that you are exactly where you need to be. At Read with Pride, …

5 Steps How to Practice Queer Healing and Build a Better Future Vision (Easy Guide)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: growing up queer often feels like you’re playing a video game where the manual was written for a completely different console. You’re trying to use a Nintendo controller on a PlayStation life, and everyone is wondering why you haven’t hit the “Marriage and 2.5 Kids” level yet. In …

7 Mistakes You’re Making with LGBTQ+ Life Milestones (and How to Fix Them)Read 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

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being queer in 2026 is a vibe, but it can also be a bit lonely if your only social interaction is arguing with strangers on the internet about which MM romance tropes are superior (it’s obviously enemies to lovers, don’t @ me). While we all love devouring the …

Queer Hobbies 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering the Art of Community BuildingRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: making friends as an adult is hard. Making queer friends as an adult when you’re tired of the bar scene? That feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube in the dark while someone yells the wrong colors at you. We’ve all been there. You want that “found …

Looking For a New Passion? Here Are 10 Queer Hobbies to Level Up Your Social LifeRead 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

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world hasn’t always been the kindest place for us. Whether you’re writing steamy MM romance, a heart-wrenching lesbian romance, or a genre-bending queer fiction epic, the traditional gatekeepers: and even some of the “big” self-publishing platforms: often make us feel like we’re “too much” or “too …

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

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being part of the LGBTQ+ community is beautiful, vibrant, and deeply rewarding, but it also comes with its own set of unique “side effects.” We carry the weight of history, the sting of modern-day microaggressions, and the often-exhausting task of navigating a world that wasn’t exactly built with …

5 Steps How to Prioritize Queer Healing and Reclaim Your Joy (Easy Guide for Our Community)Read 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

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: by the time we hit May 2026, the collective “queer urge” to start a new hobby every three weeks hasn’t faded. If anything, it’s intensified. We’ve moved past the sourdough starters of the early 2020s and the “oops, I’m a ceramicist now” phase of 2024. This year, queer hobbies are about …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Hobbies: Everything You Need to Succeed in 2026Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “U-Haul” stereotype exists for a reason. In the queer community, we have a bit of a reputation for moving at warp speed. One minute you’re swapping favorite MM romance books recommendations, and the next, you’re arguing over which color bath mat best reflects your shared aesthetic in …

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

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest: dating apps in 2026 are a bit of a dumpster fire. If I see one more “gym mirror selfie” or a bio that just says “travel and tacos,” I might actually scream into the void. We’re all craving something more authentic, something that feels less like a job interview and more …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Hobbies: Everything You Need to Succeed at Community Building and Finding Your Grumpy x Sunshine MatchRead 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

readwithpride.com Listen, if you spend more than five minutes on social media these days, you’d think every waking moment of a queer person’s life has to be a “content play” or a “side hustle.” We’re told to monetize our crochet, turn our gardening into a brand, and somehow make sure our weekend hiking trips are …

Are Queer Hobbies Dead? Do People Still Find Community Through Niche Interests?Read More