Where Blues 💙, Food 🥣, and Blooms 🌸 meet
- Reem Rizk
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
A SEASON IN PRINT
The newest titles from Siren’s Muse
This season, we explored blues, appetite, growth, and everything in between. From our latest issue of Petal Projections to an open prompt collection, and a brand-new food and art journal, each release reflects the way we move through sensations. These are our first pages of the year, and we're so excited to share them with you.
What are you thinking about as you read this? Are you in a bookstore? A gift shop? Did you just get fired? Promoted? Are you thinking about your ex? Your rent? What to make for dinner? That email you still haven’t sent? Are you looking for a sign? Are you thinking, how did they know? Anonymous responses to the open prompt “What are you thinking about as you read this?” were compiled by NEVAN HINKS. She found most people wrote about sadness—about feeling stuck, or lost. MOST PEOPLE FEEL BLUE ABOUT SOMETHINGThe words inside come from strangers. All names, dates, times, locations, ages, and any other identifying details have been redacted. Not just for anonymity, but to dissolve the borders between individuality and shared experience.Petal Projections is a community-driven publication dedicated to showcasing vital literature and artistry. This quarterly publication contains intersectional feminist works and odes to the natural world. The eleventh issue of Petal Projections is the first installment of our Roots and Growth Series. In Issue 11, we're putting the spotlight on our past contributors and highlighting emerging talent.
These upcoming issues will feature Petal Projections classics, as well as a number of new stories, essays, and artwork that showcase the vibrant creativity from voices across the country. We’re excited to celebrate the work that has shaped Petal Projections and continue to amplify the diverse artistic expressions that make Canada’s literary and artistic scene so unique.
ISSUE 11 Features: Allison Chow, Dora Strelkova, Naomi Leung, Yin Mei, Katie Jay, Abbey Richens, Madison Chow, Roukia Ali, Maria Rosati. Wynne McGrath, Ashlynn Doljac, Alex K. Masse, Vanessa Sanginiti, Jessica Bakar, Tracy Wai de Boer, Sharon Inkpen, S. Paige, Holly Vestad, Veda Jane, Quidame Vidvil, Sheri Larsen, Shan Qing Ru, Shaelynn Tredenick, Malak Kalmoni Chebab, Bex Scherman, and Darcy Valentine.The Food & Feeling Zine is a creative publication that celebrates the powerful connection between food and emotion. This annual zine collects personal essays, poetry, visual art, and stories from diverse contributors, exploring how food nourishes not only our bodies but also our memories, cultures, and relationships.Each issue honors the often-overlooked emotional and cultural significance of food—from childhood recipes passed down through generations to dishes that provide comfort in moments of loneliness.This publication strives to create a space where stories are shared with tenderness, authenticity, and respect. It highlights the voices of underrepresented communities and challenges narratives of food shame, celebrating the beauty and complexity of cultural cuisines.
Each zine is thoughtfully curated, blending heartfelt writing with stunning illustrations and photography. The stories invite readers to reflect on their own food memories, sparking connections across borders and experiences.We’re so grateful to the readers, booksellers, and supporters who make this work possible. Thank you for being part of the Siren’s Muse community. Let us know which books speak to you, and don’t forget to share with someone who needs a good read.
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