Cultivate Radical Joy With Thorn & Bloom Magazine

Thorn & Bloom Magazine invites submissions for its fourth edition, “Radical Joy We Cultivate.” Following our explorations of self-care as a form of liberation, breaking cycles and recognizing our collective wounds, we now turn to celebration. We seek writing that captures the radical act of choosing joy—the rituals, hobbies, and moments of pure delight that return us to our authentic selves. Share your stories of dancing, gardening, reading, finding sanctuary in silliness, and more. We welcome personal essays, poetry, fiction, memoirs, and insights framing pleasure as essential resistance. Let’s fill these pages with light. Submit by 15 November 2025. Learn more and submit: www.redrosethorns.com/thornandbloom.