Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

Living in a world that loves its boxes can feel like trying to fit a sprawling, vibrant sunset into a tiny, square polaroid frame. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, especially those who identify as non-binary or gender-nonconforming, the “binary gaze” is a constant, heavy weight. It’s that unasked-for expectation that you must …

How to Embrace Your Non-Binary Identity and Find Peace Beyond the GazeRead More

Let’s be real: being an MM romance fan in 2026 is a test of patience. We’ve all seen the release calendars. We know that Promise Me by Sara Cate is dropping in February, and the hype for Alexis Hall’s Father Material in June is already reaching a fever pitch. But what are we supposed to …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Ways to Build Community While Waiting for the Most Anticipated MM Romance Releases of 2026Read More

Let’s be real for a second: we’ve all been there. You’ve just finished devouring one of the best mm romance books 2026 has to offer, and you’re sitting on your couch, staring at the wall, wondering why your life doesn’t involve more dramatic archery lessons or high-stakes lockpicking sessions with a brooding love interest. At …

From Archery to Lockpicking: 15 Queer Hobbies to Level Up Your Real-Life RomanceRead More

Coming out is often portrayed as a young person’s game: a rite of passage for teenagers or twenty-somethings finding their feet in the world. But for many men, the journey to living authentically doesn’t start until decades later. Whether you’re in your 40s, 60s, or even your 80s, coming out later in life is a …

Looking for Later-in-Life Coming Out Stories? Here Are 5 Things You Should Know About the JourneyRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the world of publishing can feel like a high-stakes game of “who do you know?” mixed with a hefty dose of “how much can you pay?” If you’re a queer author writing MM romance books, lesbian love stories, or gritty gay fiction, you’ve probably hit a few walls. Maybe …

The LGBTQ+ Author’s Guide to Unlimited Free Publishing at Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we all love a bottomless brunch or a high-energy drag show, the “standard” queer social calendar can sometimes feel a bit… repetitive. By the time 2026 rolled around, many of us started looking for something a little more tactile, a little more niche, and, dare I …

25 Creative Queer Hobbies You’ve Never Thought Of (Including the Art of Lockpicking)Read More

There is a specific weight to the air in Soho just after the sun dips below the jagged horizon of Charing Cross Road. It is thick with the scent of roasted coffee, damp asphalt, and the lingering, electric ghosts of a thousand Friday nights. For an author of gay fiction, these streets aren’t just a …

London Secrets Revealed: How the Gritty Shadows of Soho Fuel Lyrical Gay FictionRead More

Healing isn’t a straight line, pun absolutely intended. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the journey from loss to wholeness often feels like navigating a labyrinth without a map. We carry the weight of personal heartbreaks, the collective grief of our history, and the quiet stings of a world that doesn’t always see …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Healing: Moving from Loss to Radical Future VisionsRead More

The Beauty of Being Non-Binary: Living Beyond the Binary Gaze In the world of MM romance and LGBTQ+ fiction, we often talk about the journey to self-discovery. We celebrate the moment a character realizes their attraction to another man, the tension of the first touch, and the catharsis of coming out. But lately, many readers …

Looking for Queer Freedom? Here Are 10 Things to Know About Being Non-BinaryRead More

Let’s be real for a second: navigating the world of love and dating is hard enough, but when you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, it feels like the rulebook was written in a language we don’t even speak. For decades, the “standard” relationship path has been a carbon copy of the hetero-cis experience: date, move …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Relationships: Everything You Need to Succeed in LoveRead More

Let’s be real: sometimes the “scene” can feel a little… repetitive. If you’ve spent one too many Saturday nights squinting through strobe lights trying to have a conversation over a remix of a Dua Lipa song, you might be craving something a bit more grounded. In 2026, the trend is shifting. We’re moving away from …

Looking For Queer Hobbies? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Finding Your PeopleRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as queer people, we’ve spent a lot of our lives mastering the art of the “niche.” Whether it’s decoding secret signals in 1950s cinema or perfecting the exact ratio of oat milk to espresso, we know how to dive deep into a subculture. But if you’re looking to step …

Queer Hobbies 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Archery and LockpickingRead More

The air in the room felt heavy, a thick, invisible velvet that pressed against Julian’s lungs until every breath felt like a negotiation. It wasn’t just the silence: though the house was cavernous with it: it was the weight of the unspoken. Outside, the London rain streaked the windowpanes in long, jagged lines, mirroring the …

The Ultimate Guide to Emotional Resilience: Everything You Need to Survive Your Darkest ChaptersRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that lives in the heart of a man who has spent decades waiting. It’s a quiet, heavy space: the kind Dick Ferguson explores so deeply in his MM romance books. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the narrative of “coming out” is often framed as a young person’s …

Struggling With a Late Coming Out? 50+ Real Stories of Courage and DiscoveryRead More

Let’s be real for a second: writing a book is hard enough. But writing an LGBTQ+ book? That’s a whole different level of “are you kidding me?” Between the traditional gatekeepers who think your spicy MM romance is “too niche” and the big corporate platforms that hide your hard work behind “sensitive content” filters, it …

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

Let’s be real for a second: being queer in today’s world can feel like a full-time job. Between navigating the news, dealing with family dynamics, and just trying to live your most authentic life, it’s easy to get bogged down by the weight of it all. We talk a lot about “resilience,” but sometimes that …

10 Simple Habits for Queer Healing to Help You Imagine a More Joyful FutureRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love a bottomless mimosa and a well-timed “slay,” the LGBTQ+ community is far more than just brunch and nightlife. It’s 2026, and we are officially in our “Unique Hobby Era.” Whether you’re looking to find your chosen family, blow off some steam after a long …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Unique Ideas to Get You StartedRead More

Let’s be real: coming out is rarely just one conversation. It’s a series of deep breaths, shaky hands, and: if you’re lucky: a lot of relief. But for many of us, the “closet” isn’t just a metaphor; it’s a physical, legal, or religious reality that feels impossible to escape. That’s why we are absolutely buzzing …

Unfolding Doors: 51 Stories of Courage and Global Lesbian LoveRead More