Press Releases
November 2025 - redrosethorns Expands into Book Publishing with Debut Feminist Poetry and Art Collection, To Be (a Woman) by Rachel Turney
October 2025 - Thorn & Bloom Magazine Launches Revelatory Third Issue, "The Splinters We Carry"
July 2025 - Thorn & Bloom Magazine Unveils Groundbreaking Second Edition: "Breaking the Cycle"
April 2025 - Thorn & Bloom Magazine: A Bold New Literary Magazine Cultivating Self-Care as Resistance
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.
Press Features
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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Speaking Engagements
International Women's Day 2023: 'Women Who Change the World'
Date: March 2023
Hosts: Goodenough College & The Worshipful Company of World Traders
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