There’s a quiet, persistent whisper that often follows men who realize their truth later in life. It’s a whisper that says, “It’s too late,” or “You’ve missed the boat.” But here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we know that stories don’t have an expiration date. Whether you’re reading a high-angst MM romance or navigating your …

7 Myths You’re Believing About Coming Out Later in Life (and the Truth About Discovery)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. Whether you’re writing spicy MM romance, a heartfelt lesbian coming-of-age story, or a boundary-pushing trans thriller, the hurdles are everywhere. Between the gatekeeping of traditional houses and the soul-crushing fees and algorithms of the big corporate …

Why This Free Global Portal Will Change the Way You Publish Queer FictionRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s get real for a second: being queer in a world that wasn’t exactly built for us is exhausting. We spend a lot of our lives navigating spaces that don’t always hold room for our magic, our grief, or our growth. Whether you’re dealing with the sting of rejection, the heavy fog of loss, …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Healing: Everything You Need to Succeed in Moving ForwardRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that exists only in the countryside after a spring rain. It’s not a hollow silence; it’s heavy, saturated with the scent of damp earth and the frantic, sweet pulse of things trying to grow. I’m sitting here, watching the mist roll over the hills, thinking about the two …

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Emotional Intensity (And How to Channel Your Deepest Desires Into Connection)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: as a community, we’ve mastered the art of the “personality hire” and the “emotional support iced coffee.” But in 2026, the queer community is moving beyond the standard bar scene and into the glorious, slightly chaotic world of niche hobbies. Whether you’re looking to find a new “found family” at a …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Niche Activities to Get You Started (From Archery to Lockpicking)Read More

readwithpride.com We’ve all been there. You’ve successfully navigated the “enemies to lovers” phase, survived the “slow burn” of the first six months, and now you’re settled into the comfort of a long-term partnership. It’s the dream, right? It’s the ending of every great MM romance or lesbian love story we devour on Read with pride. …

7 Mistakes You’re Making in Your Long-Term Queer Relationship (and How to Fix Them)Read More

Coming out isn’t a race, and there certainly isn’t an age limit on authenticity. Whether you’re thirty, fifty, or seventy, realizing that you’ve been living a version of yourself that doesn’t quite fit is a massive moment. It’s scary, sure, but it’s also the beginning of what we like to call your “truest chapter.” At …

Coming Out Later in Life? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Starting Your Truest ChapterRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: 2026 has been a lot. Between the digital noise and the ever-shifting landscape of social media, finding a genuine connection can feel like searching for a specific trope in a library without a filing system. But here at Read with Pride, we know that the best stories aren’t …

25 Creative Queer Hobbies for Community Building You’ve Never Thought OfRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that only exists in the space between two people who have everything to say and no way to say it. We live in an age of instant gratification, where a “u up?” text arrives with the clinical buzz of a notification, devoid of soul, stripped of the tactile …

Are Love Letters Dead? Do People Still Feel the Weight of Unsent Words?Read More

readwithpride.com Listen, we love a handmade mug as much as the next person. There is something inherently therapeutic about getting your hands dirty and channeling your inner Ghost-era Demi Moore. But let’s be real: by the time 2026 rolled around, our collective kitchen cabinets were already groaning under the weight of lopsided ceramic bowls. The …

25 Creative Queer Hobbies You’ve Never Thought Of, Because We Can’t All Just Do PotteryRead More

So, you’ve hit a realization. Maybe it’s been a slow burn, a quiet hum in the back of your mind for decades. Or maybe it hit you like a lightning bolt during a quiet Tuesday afternoon. Whatever the case, you’ve realized that the label you’ve been wearing doesn’t quite fit, and you’re looking at the …

The Ultimate Guide to Coming Out Later in Life: Everything You Need to Embrace Your TruthRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being part of the LGBTQ+ community in 2026 is a vibe, but it also comes with a unique set of “side quests” that most people don’t have to deal with. Whether it’s navigating a world that’s still catching up to our brilliance or dealing with the echoes of …

The Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ+ Resilience: Everything You Need to Heal and ThriveRead More

There is a specific kind of silence that settles over a room when two men are realizing they have become each other’s entire world. It’s not the peaceful silence of a Sunday morning in a rural cottage; it’s the heavy, charged air of a London apartment just before a storm breaks. In my writing, I …

Why Exploring the Dark Side of Possessive Jealousy Will Change the Way You See LoveRead More

readwithpride.com There’s a specific kind of quiet that exists in the Midwest during the peak of summer. It’s heavy, humid, and feels like it’s holding its breath. In 1994 Kansas City, that quiet was the soundtrack to thirteen-year-old Jamie Grant’s life. But for Jamie, the silence wasn’t just about the weather: it was about the …

Waiting to Shine: The Emotional Beginning of ‘Not Yet Jennifer’Read More

readwithpride.com If you’ve been following our journey through the Becoming Jennifer series, you know we don’t shy away from the hard stuff here at Read with Pride. Real life isn’t always glitter and rainbows: sometimes it’s dusty roads, heavy secrets, and the sheer, exhausting effort of just waking up another day. In Becoming Jennifer: Becoming …

The Courage to Stay: Resilience and Recovery in ‘Becoming Jennifer’Read More

readwithpride.com There is something radical about being okay. In a world that often expects LGBTQ+ stories to be defined by high-octane drama, heartbreak, or the constant struggle for basic recognition, there is a quiet, shimmering revolution in a story about simply existing. As we move through 2026, the landscape of LGBTQ+ ebooks is shifting. We’re …

The Beauty of Ordinary Happiness: Finding Peace in ‘Still Jennifer’Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about hunger. Not the “I forgot to eat lunch because I was binge-watching Netflix” kind of hunger, but something much deeper. Something ancient. We’re talking about the kind of craving that spans centuries, crosses oceans, and survives the rise and fall of empires. If you’ve been scouring the Read with Pride dashboard …

Beyond Desire: The Eternal Hunger of ‘Her Infinite Embrace’Read More

readwithpride.com Coming out isn’t a one-time event; it’s a series of choices you make every single morning when you swing your feet out of bed. In the world of LGBTQ+ fiction, we often see the “big moment”: the glitter, the tears, the dramatic reveal. But what happens the next day? And the day after that? …

Finding Your Voice: Resilience and Visibility in ‘Finding Jennifer’Read More

readwithpride.com There’s something about a New York City summer that just hits differently. It’s the smell of asphalt after a sudden rain, the golden hour light bouncing off brownstones, and that feeling that absolutely anything, or anyone, is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a book that captures that specific, electric, and sometimes …

Claiming Happiness: Why ‘Almost Jennifer’ is the Luminous Summer Read We All NeedRead More

Hey there, beautiful people! Today we’re diving deep into a topic that is close to our hearts here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson. We spend a lot of time talking about MM romance and the incredible world of gay fiction, but at the core of all our favorite stories is the journey of identity. One …

The Ultimate Guide to Being Non-Binary: Everything You Need to Flourish Beyond the Binary GazeRead More