Press Releases
June 2026 - redrosethorns releases their sixth edition of Thorn & Bloom Magazine: The Body as Archive
June 2026 - redrosethorns Acquires Deepa Rajan’s Poetry Collection Picket Fences Require Picket Lines: A call to collective action against racist and sexist beauty standards.
April 2026 - Thorn & Bloom Magazine Releases Fifth Issue: Rooted & Ruptured, exploring our connection to the natural world.
February 2026 - redrosethorns Announces Book Acquisition of a New Romantasy Novelette, The Rose Temple by Christin Marie
Press Features
Publication: Voyage LA
Date: June 2026
Our founder, Kirsty Anne Richards, was interviewed in Voyage LA, sharing her journey of what her values are while building redrosethorns.
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Publication: Womlead Magazine
Date: March 2023
Our founder, Kirsty Anne Richards, was profiled in Womlead Magazine, sharing the inspiring story behind redrosethorns and her unique approach to using writing as a therapeutic tool for positive mental health.
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Awards
Awarding Body: Birkbeck, University of London & Banco Santander
Date: February 2023
redrosethorns was a recipient of the prestigious Banco Santander Open Innovation Birkbeck Pioneer Award, recognising our innovative business model and vision for the future of publishing.
Speaking Engagements
International Women's Day 2023: 'Women Who Change the World'
Hosts: Goodenough College & The Worshipful Company of World Traders
Date: March 2023
Founder Kirsty Anne Richards was invited as a guest speaker to discuss the vital link between mental well-being and gender inclusivity as drivers of societal progress. She shared a powerful personal narrative on overcoming imposter syndrome and challenged the notion that feminism is solely a women's issue, highlighting the impact of patriarchal norms on all genders.
Invite Our Founder to Speak
The insights and personal journey behind redrosethorns make for a powerful and inspiring presentation. Founder Kirsty Anne Richards is available for speaking engagements on topics including:
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The link between mental well-being, creativity, and social change.
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Using writing and storytelling as tools for empowerment and healing.
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Building inclusive communities and dismantling patriarchal norms.
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The journey of launching and sustaining a mission-driven creative business.
For speaking inquiries, please reach out to our team:
Jesse Blackmore