About redrosethorns
Where Literature Meets Empowerment
redrosethorns is a woman-owned educational publisher dedicated to exploring landscapes around mental health, self-care, gender, and sexuality. We believe that stories are not just to be read, but to be felt, shared, and used as tools for personal and collective healing. Through our publications and community, we provide a sanctuary for those seeking to understand themselves and connect with others on a similar path.
Our History
Founded in 2020, redrosethorns began as a passion project, and through connections we made, we created a response to the clear need for more open, nuanced conversations about our inner lives and identities. Our publications have served as a vital platform for diverse voices, growing a community that now spans the globe.
This journey led to a pivotal moment, where in 2025, we transitioned into a full-time, independent venture. Stories have the unique power to connect us, empower us, and guide us toward a more authentic and fulfilling life. Through these shared narratives, we aim to contribute to the dismantling of systems of oppression—one empowered individual and community at a time
What We Offer
Our Publications
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redrosethorns magazine: Our original publications began as an annual print, where we tackled yearly themes that are connected to our core subjects.
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redrosethorns journal: A monthly online publication delivered to your inbox in weekly instalments, featuring essays, poetry, and art that tackle the themes that matter most.
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Thorn & Bloom Magazine: A stunning quarterly print magazine that collects our most powerful work into a tangible object of art and insight.
Our Events
We host a variety of online and in-person events—from thematic reading rooms to community conversations—designed to bring our content to life and foster real-time connection.
Publishing Opportunities
We are committed to amplifying new and established voices. We welcome submissions to both our online journal and our print magazine.
Our Community - Join Our Mission
Your support is what allows us to remain an independent, visionary voice. We’ve built a community with different levels of access to fit your journey.
Whether you're looking for deep dives into our content, a seat at our virtual events, or a tangible copy of our quarterly magazine delivered to you, there's a place for you here.
You are supporting an independent, woman-owned publisher. Your purchase and subscriptions directly support our mission to create inclusive literature and foster a global community centred on mental health and empowerment.
Find your place in our community and help us build a more empathetic world.
About the Founder
Kirsty Anne Richards, founder and editorial director of redrosethorns Ltd. Liability Co., is a die-hard feminist, writer, and educator dedicated to mental health and gender/sexuality advocacy. With a mission to empower and educate, she integrates her love for literature and education to support individuals in healing, self-discovery, and building an inclusive, inspiring community.
Before launching redrosethorns, Kirsty Anne worked as a sexual health educator, advisor, and crisis counsellor. She holds an M.A. in Gender, Sexuality, and Culture and a B.A. in Psychology, Sexuality Studies, and LGBTQ Studies, alongside a Sexual Health Educator Certificate, specialising in intersectional feminist analysis of institutional oppression.
When not buried in a book - or three - Kirsty Anne enjoys arts and crafts, travelling, or dancing ballet.
Our Commitment to Independence
redrosethorns is a proud independent publisher. To fully uphold our creative and editorial integrity, we are currently in the process of securing our own official ISBNs for all publications in the USA and UK. This important step ensures we own our work completely as we build our sustainable future.
Thank you for being the reason we can undertake this vital work.
Publisher Identification: The publisher, redrosethorns Ltd (UK), is registered with the International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI): 0000 0005 2871 9081