Join us on Sunday, November 30th, 2.30pm at Cegin Diod in Llandeilo for an afternoon of poetry featuring new Welsh writers, including Abeer Ameer and Rhiannon Fielder-Hobbs. The event promotes new voices and themes of grief and hope. Enjoy a networking session beforehand, with proceeds supporting local writers and Noisy Newt Books.
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Interview with Ruth Padel
Modron returns with an exclusive interview featuring renowned poet Ruth Padel, celebrated for her diverse literary contributions and deep connection to nature. In a conversation facilitated by Taz Rahman and Just Another Poet, Padel discusses her creative process and inspirations. This interview appeals to poetry and nature enthusiasts alike.
MODRON MAGAZINE CELEBRATES FORWARD PRIZE SHORTLIST FOR POEM BY WELSH POET ABEER AMEER
We are proud to announce that one of the writers featured in our pages, Abeer Ameer, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Forward Prize for Best Single Poem. This is for her powerful work ‘At Least,’ which addresses the genocide in Palestine. Ameer, who writes about trauma and exile, reflects on the sanitized language of Western media. Here at MODRON, we emphasize the importance of publishing impactful writing in times of ecological crisis.
The More Than Human Perspective in Environmental Poetry: A Poem and Interview with Hilary Watson
This interview features poet Hilary Watson discussing her creative process influenced by her interactions with insects. She addresses human perceptions of disgust and superiority over these creatures, emphasizing their collective nature. Watson explores the power of line breaks in poetry while advocating for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the more-than-human world.
Course: ‘Writing the Environment’ / Cwrs: Ysgrifennu’r Amgylchedd
‘Writing the Environment’ is a 6-week writing course focusing on nature and environmental writing. Participants will explore various forms, including poetry, essays, and folklore, guided by Kaja Brown. The course welcomes underrepresented communities, is beginner-friendly, and aims to inspire writing about the environment. Early bird tickets are £15.
Plots & Plants: Rachel Carney Explores Cathays Cemetery in Cardiff
For our Plots & Plants series, Rachel Carney explains how, in 2020, struggling with health issues and loneliness due to social distancing, she discovered a secluded spot in Cathays Cemetery that became her sanctuary. This tranquil patch of grass, surrounded by nature, offered solace for body and soul, blending healing, peace, and hope amidst the history of grief and prayer woven into the ground.
Join Modron’s Panel on Nature and Poetry at AWWE 2025 – May 10th
Modron will present a panel titled "Environmental Underscapes" on May 10 at the Association of Welsh Writing in English conference in North Wales. Featuring speakers Kristian Evans, Zoë Brigley Thompson, and Taz Rahman, the panel discusses ecological themes in poetry, examining grief, trauma, and climate change within contemporary works.
Earth Day 2025: Video, Poetry and Prose Special
This Earth Day, we have brought together films, interviews, poems, essays and, perhaps importantly, manifestos. When environmental protections are being rolled back, when the temperature is more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era, when genocide continues without intervention, when wars rage around the globe weaponized by Western arms dealers, when people are deported to foreign prisons without trial, when those traditionally marginalized within our communities are targeted more than ever... —yes, it's time to declare our aims, motivations and intentions. It's a time for manifestos to imagine new ways of being in the world.
Earth Day 2025: A New Film by Modron & Coal Poet
For Earth Day 2025, a film titled The Dunes, funded by the Books Council of Wales, is here released. It follows a neurodivergent teenager seeking refuge in the neglected dunes of Glamorgan. The film explores the connection between place and identity amidst societal challenges, highlighting themes of belonging and ecological crisis.
Plots & Plants: John Freeman explores bridle paths and wildfires in south Wales
Welcome back to our "Plots and Plants" series on personal connections to place. This week, John Freeman shares a favorite walk in the Vale of Glamorgan, detailing the landscape changes due to recent weather. A nearby wildfire, unusual for March, raises concerns about climate change's impact on local environments.
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