readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “spirituality” can feel a bit… loaded. It’s often wrapped up in memories of stiff pews, judgmental glances, or being told that who we are doesn’t quite “fit” into the divine plan. But here’s a secret we’ve learned at …

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Coming out is a journey that doesn’t have an expiration date. While the media often focuses on the “coming of age” stories of teenagers and twenty-somethings, there is a massive, vibrant community of men who are discovering their truth much later in life. Whether you are 40, 60, or 80, the realization that you are …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: writing a book is a marathon. You’ve spent late nights fueled by caffeine and your own wild imagination, crafting the perfect enemies to lovers MM romance or a gut-wrenching lesbian romance that finally reflects the world as you see it. But then comes the scary part, publishing. Traditionally, …

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The rain in Tokyo doesn’t just fall; it sighs. It drapes itself over the neon labyrinth of Shinjuku like a wet silk kimono, blurring the edges of the skyscrapers and the faces of the thousands marching toward the station. In the heart of this electric hive, two men sit across from each other in a …

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readwithpride.com Look, it’s 2026. We’ve survived the AI takeovers, the return of questionable Y2K fashion, and the rise of digital-detox retreats that everyone ironically posts about on social media. But in the landscape of modern love, specifically queer love, a pressing question remains: do you and your partner actually need to enjoy the same stuff? …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being queer in 2026 is a beautiful, vibrant experience, but it’s also one that comes with a unique set of bruises. Whether it’s the weight of “coming out” for the thousandth time, navigating family dynamics that feel like a minefield, or just dealing with the general noise of …

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Hey there, fellow book lovers! Welcome back to the Read with Pride blog. If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know we live for stories that make our hearts race and our souls feel seen. Today, we’re diving into something truly special. We’re talking about non-binary narratives. For a long time, queer …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: it’s 2026, and the world of education and corporate leadership is changing faster than a plot twist in one of the best mm romance books 2026 has to offer. We’ve moved past the era where just slapping a rainbow sticker on a syllabus counted as “inclusion.” Today, students, …

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Hey there, fellow book lovers and advocates! At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we believe that every story deserves to be told and every identity deserves to be understood. If you’ve been hanging around the MM romance or queer fiction scene for a while, you’ve likely seen terms like “Ace,” “Aro,” or “Gray-spec” popping up in …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: as a community, we’ve basically mastered the art of the brunch and the perfectly curated playlist. But in 2026, the queer community is looking for something a bit more… tactile. Whether you’re looking to find a new “meet-cute” spot that isn’t a loud bar or you’re trying to channel the energy …

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The world has a way of being far too loud. We are bombarded by the roar of expectations, the clatter of city streets, and the relentless hum of a society that demands we be “on” at all times. But in the realm of MM romance, the moments that truly shatter us: the ones that linger …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, the words “queer” and “spirituality” were treated like oil and water. You were told you could have one, but the other had to go. If you were LGBTQ+, spirituality often felt like a club you weren’t invited to, or worse, a place where you …

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Hey there. If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve spent years, perhaps decades, building a life that looks “right” on the outside but feels a little out of alignment on the inside. First of all, take a deep breath. You aren’t “late.” You’re right on time for your own story. At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: grief is heavy enough as it is, but when you add the complexities of being LGBTQ+, it can feel like you’re carrying a literal mountain on your back. Whether you’re mourning a partner, a friend, a chosen family member, or even the loss of a version of yourself …

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readwithpride.com So, you’ve finally finished that manuscript. You know the one, the MM romance epic that’s been living in your head for years, or that heart-wrenching lesbian romance that kept you up until 3:00 AM every night for a month. You’ve got the characters, the tropes, and the steamy scenes all ready to go. But …

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There is a specific kind of magic that happens in the mundane spaces of our lives. It’s not the grand, cinematic sweep of a wedding or the high-octane energy of a Pride parade. It’s smaller. It’s quieter. It’s the split-second interaction with a person whose name you’ll never know, in a place you might never …

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Step back with me for a moment. It is London, 1891. The air is thick with a yellow-grey fog that clings to the brickwork of Soho, smelling of coal smoke and the Thames. The gaslights flicker, casting long, dancing shadows across the cobblestones of Regent Street. In this world of stiff collars and even stiffer …

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Easter has always been a season of heavy contrasts. For many of us who grew up in traditional religious households, the air in April and May carries the scent of lilies and the weight of ancient expectations. There is the joy of the choir and the brightness of the spring sun, but for a gay …

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