Author: Read with Pride

When the sun sets over Buenos Aires, something magical happens. The “Paris of the South” transforms into a sophisticated playground where queer tango dancers reclaim their rightful place in the story of Argentina’s most iconic art form. This isn’t your grandmother’s ballroom dance: this is tango as it was always meant to be: fluid, passionate, …

Buenos Aires Allure: Queer Tango and Nightlife EleganceRead More

Forget the roses and chocolates. In Berlin, Valentine’s Day doesn’t whisper sweet nothings, it screams them through distorted basslines at 4 AM in a basement you found through a friend of a friend who knew a DJ who had the right tattoo. Welcome to the beating heart of Europe’s queer underground, where February 14th isn’t …

Berlin's Neon Pulse: The Ultimate Underground Valentine'sRead More

Picture this: It’s February 14, 2026, and you’re standing on Copacabana Beach as the sun sets over the Atlantic. Around you, a sea of rainbow flags waves in the tropical breeze, samba drums pulse through the warm air, and somewhere between the feathers, glitter, and pure joy, you realize you’ve stumbled into the most spectacular …

Rio's Heat: Where Carnival Meets Valentine'sRead More

Listen, we all know New York City doesn’t do anything halfway. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, the city that never sleeps transforms into the city that never stops celebrating love: especially queer love. From the polished marble floors of Manhattan ballrooms to the graffiti-covered warehouses of Brooklyn, NYC’s gay Valentine’s Day scene is a glittering …

The Big Apple's Big Heart: NYC's Glamorous V-Day BallsRead More

When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day as a queer person, Europe offers two cities that couldn’t be more different, yet both are utterly perfect. Paris whispers sweet nothings with candlelit cafés and moonlit Seine walks, while London shouts love from the rooftops with pulsing clubs and glittering drag shows. Whether you’re channeling your inner …

Paris to London: A European Tale of Two RomancesRead More

If you’ve ever dreamed of celebrating Valentine’s Day in a place where the streets pulse with rainbow energy and the night never seems to end, pack your bags for Bangkok. The Thai capital transforms into a glittering paradise for queer travelers during the romantic season, offering everything from sky-high cocktails to underground dance floors that’ll …

Bangkok Nights: Glamour and Glitz in the City of AngelsRead More

Look, we’ve all read that scene. You know the one: where the love interest plans this elaborate, swoon-worthy date complete with candles, champagne, and a carefully curated playlist that somehow perfectly captures the moment. The hero melts. We melt. Everyone melts. But here’s a revolutionary thought: What if you gave yourself that same energy? Valentine’s …

The 'Me-Time' Date: Treat Yourself Like the Hero of Your Own MM NovelRead More

Let’s be real, there’s a special kind of masochism in reaching for a romance novel when your own heart feels like it’s been put through a blender. You’re sitting there in your sweatpants, surrounded by snack wrappers, and somehow you think watching two fictional men fall blissfully in love is going to make you feel …

When Love Stories Hurt: Navigating MM Romance with a Broken HeartRead More

Let’s be real: Valentine’s Day can feel like a cosmic joke when you’re single. Everywhere you turn, there are heart-shaped boxes, couples doing their public displays of affection, and that one coworker who won’t stop talking about their “perfect” date night plans. If you’re a single gay man scrolling through social media on February 14th, …

Surviving the Sea of Red: A Single Guy's Guide to Valentine's DayRead More

Let’s get one thing straight (ironically): Being single on Valentine’s Day is not a crisis. It’s not a referendum on your desirability, it’s not evidence that you’re “behind schedule,” and it sure as hell isn’t something you need to apologize for at Sunday brunch. Yet somehow, February 14th has become this magnifying glass that makes …

Solo and Proud: Why Being Single on February 14th Isn't a CrisisRead More

Let’s be honest: Valentine’s Day can feel like a Hallmark conspiracy designed to make single people question their life choices. If you’re staring down February 14th with a glass of whiskey instead of champagne, surrounded by heart-shaped everything and couples doing that nauseating thing where they feed each other dessert, this one’s for you. We’re …

The 'Anti-Valentine' Book List: MM Stories for the Cynical SoulRead More

There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over a bedroom at 2 AM when you’re scrolling through their Instagram, wondering if they’re thinking about you too. (Spoiler: they’re probably not, and that’s okay.) Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly kind to the recently heartbroken, especially when every rom-com seems to promise that love is just around …

Broken Hearts & Book Covers: Finding Solace in Queer FictionRead More

You know that feeling when you’re doing just fine, perfectly content scrolling through your phone, planning a quiet Valentine’s evening with takeout and a good book, and then bam. A song comes on. Or you catch a whiff of someone’s cologne on the street. Or Instagram decides to remind you that “three years ago today” …

Dealing with the 'Ghost of Valentines Past'Read More

Here’s the thing about heartbreak: it’s messy, it’s painful, and sometimes it feels like you’ll never be whole again. Whether it’s divorce, loss, or just the aftermath of loving someone who wasn’t right for you, that ache can stick around longer than your last Instagram story. But you know what’s even more powerful? The moment …

From Heartbreak to HEA: MM Romances Where Love Wins After LossRead More

So here we are. Post number ten in our Valentine’s series about being single, surviving heartbreak, and navigating the gay dating apocalypse. If you’ve made it this far, you’ve probably felt seen, called out, and maybe even cried into your coffee once or twice. Good. That means you’re human. But here’s the thing I need …

Your Love Story is Still Being WrittenRead More

Let’s be real: Valentine’s Day and social media are a toxic combo when you’re single. It’s like everyone on your feed suddenly became a romance novelist, documenting every rose petal, candlelit dinner, and “my forever person” caption. And if you’re a gay man nursing a broken heart or simply riding solo this year, the onslaught …

Digital Detox: Avoiding the 'Couple Content' TrapRead More

Well, we’ve reached the end of our “Join Us Now” series, and honestly? We’re not ready to say goodbye yet. But before we wrap this up, let’s talk about why right now, today, this minute, is the perfect time to start your author career path with Read with Pride. Because here’s the thing: we’re not …

The Best Welcome in the Business: Start Your Read with Pride JourneyRead More

Let’s be real: switching platforms is scary. You’ve got your routines, your upload process, maybe even a little audience momentum going. The thought of testing something new: especially when it means potentially splitting your focus or risking your income: can feel like too much of a gamble. So here’s the thing: what if it wasn’t …

Test the Waters: Risk-Free Publishing for 90 DaysRead More

Here’s something you won’t hear from most publishing platforms: your voice is more valuable to us than our profit margin. That’s not marketing speak. That’s the foundation of everything we’re building at Read with Pride. For too long, LGBTQ+ authors have been told their stories are “niche,” “risky,” or need to be “toned down” for …

Your Voice, Your Value: Why We're Waiving Fees for YouRead More