Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

Let’s be real for a second: navigating queer relationships can sometimes feel like you’re trying to build a LEGO set without the instruction manual. While our straight friends have a very specific “social script” (the school-marriage-mortgage-kids conveyor belt), we often get to, or have to, write our own. That’s where the magic of MM romance …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Relationships: Navigating Life Milestones through MM Romance ThemesRead More

Let’s be real: finding your people in the LGBTQ+ community can sometimes feel like a high-stakes quest in a gay fantasy romance novel. You’re looking for that perfect blend of shared interests, authentic connection, and: of course: someone who won’t judge you for having a 500-book backlog of MM romance books. In 2026, queer joy …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies for Building Community (and Swapping Spicy MM Romance Recommendations)Read More

So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your hard drive. Maybe it’s a spicy MM romance that’s been living rent-free in your head for months, or perhaps a sweeping lesbian saga that finally gives our community the “happily ever after” it deserves. Whatever it is, the world needs more queer voices: specifically your …

The LGBTQIA+ Author’s Guide to Publishing at Read with PrideRead More

Let’s be real: sometimes the “standard” queer social scene, bars, brunch, and the occasional intense debate over who the best Drag Race winner is, can feel a little… repetitive. If you’re looking to branch out in 2026, it’s time to trade the mimosa for a compound bow or a set of lockpicks. Whether you’re a …

25 Creative Queer Hobbies You’ve Never Thought Of, From Archery to Digital LifeRead More

Let’s be real for a second: writing a book is hard. Pouring your soul into a story about queer joy, heartbreak, and those steamy, soul-shattering moments is a marathon. But often, the hardest part isn’t the writing: it’s everything that comes after. The gatekeeping, the expensive upload fees, and the struggle to find an audience …

The Ultimate Guide to Publishing Your MM Romance Books for Free on Readwithpride.comRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that exists only in the loudest parts of London. It is a midnight silence, found not in the absence of sound, but in the overwhelming presence of it. If you stand on the corner of Old Compton Street when the clock strikes twelve, you aren’t just standing on …

Why a Midnight Journey Through London’s Soho Will Change the Way You Read RomanceRead More

Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love a good weekend binge of the best mm romance books 2026 has to offer (and trust us, we’ve got the spicy list ready for you at Read with Pride), sometimes your eyes need a break from the screen: or at least a different kind …

How to Choose the Best Queer Hobbies (Compared for Every Niche)Read More

Let’s be real for a second: being queer in 2026 is a vibe, but it’s also a journey that comes with its own unique set of bruises. Whether we’re dealing with the loss of a relationship, the sting of family rejection, or just the general exhaustion of navigating a world that wasn’t always built for …

Queer Healing Matters: 7 Reasons Storytelling is the Ultimate Resilience ToolRead More

There is something transformative about a story that doesn’t just tell you what happened, but makes you feel the weight of every heartbeat and the texture of every shadow. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, fiction isn’t just an escape: it’s a mirror. It’s where we go to find the histories we weren’t …

From Soho to Shinjuku: Top 10 Ideas for Exploring Queer History and Identity Through FictionRead More

Let’s be real for a second: the 2 AM tequila shot just doesn’t hit the same way it did in 2019. While the “gay bar” has been the beating heart of our community for decades, something shifted as we rolled into 2026. We’re tired. Our ears are ringing from the bass, and frankly, we’re looking …

Are Bars Dead? Why Queer Hobbies Are the Secret to Authentic Community Building in 2026Read More

Hey there, wordsmith! So, you’ve got a story burning inside you? Maybe it’s a spicy MM romance that’s been living rent-free in your head, or a slow-burn lesbian romance that finally needs to see the light of day. Whatever it is, the world needs more queer voices, specifically your voice. At Read with Pride, we …

5 Steps How to Start Your Writing Journey and Publish for Free (Easy Guide for LGBTQIA+ Authors)Read More

Good morning, gorgeous! If you’re like us at Read with pride, your morning routine usually consists of hitting snooze three times, scrolling through TikTok until your eyes glaze over, and then panicking because you’re ten minutes late for a Zoom call. But what if we told you there’s a better way to reclaim your early …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies Ideas to Kickstart Your Day (Archery and Lockpicking Included!)Read More

Let’s be real for a second. If you’re a queer author, you’ve probably felt the “traditional” publishing door slam in your face more times than you’d care to admit. Maybe your MM romance was “too niche,” or your lesbian thriller was “too specific.” Or perhaps you’re just tired of platforms taking a massive cut of …

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

Let’s be real: for a long time, “queer hobbies” basically meant brunch, drag shows, and expertly curated playlists. And while we will never turn down a bottomless mimosa or a death drop, the landscape of what we do with our free time has expanded into some seriously cool, unexpected, and occasionally “tactical” territory. Whether you’re …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Unexpected Skills to Get You Started (Yes, Even Lockpicking)Read More