CdR News, September, 2013

There are no plans regarding a future CdR, so probably best to treat this site as an increasingly historical item. However, I will continue to post exciting things when (or, more likely, well after) they happen.


Tuesday, 20 September 2011

Helen Mort's First Collection


I was very pleased to see the news, officially out this month, that Helen will have her first collection published by Chatto and Windus.

Assistant editor Parisa Ebrahimi said:

"Helen Mort is one of the most promising poets of her generation. Hers is a wonderfully distinct and assured voice, and the poems are taut and punchy, yet capable of moments of astonishing tenderness, as well as being superbly musical and accessible. We're thrilled to be welcoming such a gifted young poet to the Chatto list."


Titled "Division Street", the book is scheduled for early 2013 (yes, 2013, such is the speed at which the mills of big publishers grind... but the collection will certainly be fine... and hopefully not small)

So it will be a bit of a wait, but well worth it.

Next month Helen is at the Geological Society in Piccadilly for their Poetry and Geology celebration on the 10th of October. I'm going, so we'll get a chance to catch up then.

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Spring

Spring
In a hidden valley above Jimera, where the almond trees are covered in blossom and the ground covered with irises. The wild flowers in the early months of the year are breathtaking. Swathes of yellow, red, blue and white.

Jimera in the evening

Jimera in the evening
The westerly aspect of the village means that in summer the sun shines on the village until late in the evening.

On the road to Jimera

On the road to Jimera
Jimera is tucked into the mountains. You can just see the top of the church above the first ridge.

The garden of the Guadiaro

The garden of the Guadiaro
The part of the Guadiaro valley where Jimera is situated has its own micro climate which allows oranges and other fruits to flourish in addition to the almonds and olives typical of the area.

Jimera looking south west

Jimera looking south west
The village does not get the same valley mists and winter rain that affect villages nearer the coast. Often, the sky is clear when Cortes de la Frontera, the next village to the south west, is hidden by cloud.

Near the village

Near the village
Surrounding the Village there are numerous tracks and paths, some dating back to roman times and beyond, which you can follow and find a quiet spot to sit and read or write. Or just sit.

The swimming pool at La Jara

The swimming pool at La Jara
Don't forget your swimming costumes, although a few prefer the more social aspect of the village pool.

El Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas in winter

El Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas in winter
It doesn't snow very often, but, when it does, it is a big event. Here at the Puerto de las Encinas Borrachas (Pass of the Drunken Holm Oaks), there was enough snow two years ago to close the road for a day. The next day though, it was sunny, if a bit cold.

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