The seventh edition of the Otoño Literario continues this week with three new presentations: on Thursday 12 November, Rosa Morgado will present her novel La dama de negro at the Biblioteca Pública del Estado at 18:30; on Friday 13 November, Víctor M. Jiménez Andrada will showcase his poetry collection Lavadero de lanas at the Ateneo de Cáceres at 20:00; and on Saturday 14 November, León Bustamante will present Nostalgia de un lugar desconocido at El Rincón de Pensar at 18:30.
On Thursday, Rosa Morgado will delve into the world of BDSM with her novel La dama de negro, which explores the boundaries of desire, power, and submission. The story centres on Lucía, a woman with deep emotions who transforms into “the Lady” by taking on the role of a dominatrix. Beneath her authoritative exterior lies a powerful yet vulnerable identity. Through a narrative rich in eroticism, emotion, and psychological nuance, Morgado guides readers through the protagonist's intimate world, navigating between everyday life and the intense rituals of dominance. This work is not merely an erotic novel but an elegant and honest portrait of a woman who discovers power in submission and beauty in boundaries, appealing to readers seeking stories that engage both the mind and the senses.
On Friday, Víctor M. Jiménez Andrada, from the Editorial Letras Cascabeleras, will present his poetry collection Lavadero de lanas. The event will feature contributions from Ángela Velasco, Cora Ibáñez, María Durán, Mario Lourtau, and Vicente Rodríguez, along with live music. The book offers a poetic journey through the natural surroundings of the Barruecos, where the remnants of an old wool washing facility coexist with the Vostell Museum and the unique landscape. From this setting, the author embarks on an inner journey, seeking to express what makes us human and to articulate the inexplicable. Jiménez Andrada has published various poetry and narrative works and has received numerous accolades, including a Literary Creation Grant from the Junta de Extremadura and the XVI García de la Huerta Poetry Prize. He has been actively involved in the cultural scene of Extremadura and is a key figure behind the Cofre de Teselas platform and the José María Valverde Classroom of the Association of Writers of Extremadura.
On Saturday, León Bustamante will present Nostalgia de un lugar desconocido, a generational poetry collection addressing themes of love, heartbreak, and inherited wounds. With an intimate and direct voice, the book explores relationships that begin and end, prolonged grief, and fractured family dynamics. It also reflects on childhood and the traumas that are passed down, capturing the feeling of growing up with an unexplainable burden. Through memories, marked bodies, and a nostalgia for places yet to be discovered, the poetic voice seeks reconciliation with the past, its concept of love, and itself through writing. The tone is at times harsh, tender, and even ironic, engaging with those who have felt broken and out of place.
The Councillor for Culture, Jorge Suárez, has encouraged the people of Cáceres to continue enjoying these encounters with writers, stating, “This event has become a staple of the cultural programme in the city, filling the autumn with the literary talent of Cáceres and Extremadura, with erotic novels and poetry taking centre stage this week.”
