Author Archives: magdalenaball

Exotic Matter – Pre-pub offer!

Posted on October 8, 2026 by magdalenaball

My new book, Exotic Matter, is coming out early next year and my publisher Liquid Amber Press, has put up a terrific pre-publication offer. Put in your order now and save! Also of course you will get my undying gratitude and … Continue reading →

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Life Encounters 17th Anniversary

Posted on October 7, 2026 by magdalenaball

My little flash fiction “Blue” has been published in the very long-running and terrific publication Live Encounters. This particular 17th Anniversary issue includes work from writers I deeply admire and I’m honoured to have my work ‘in conversation’ with theirs. … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Poetry Prize

Posted on October 1, 2026 by magdalenaball

I’ve been a member of the Hunter Writers Centre for almost 30 years and I think I’ve been entering the Newcastle Poetry Prize, which the HWC administers, for almost as long. I’ve been shortlisted several times and was lucky enough … Continue reading →

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Book Launch: ‘Dislocations’

Posted on September 27, 2026 by magdalenaball

On Sunday the 15th of November, at Woollahra Library, I will be launching the wonderful new book, Dislocations, from acclaimed poet Marcelle Freiman. The event is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1652076 or directly to Marcelle at … Continue reading →

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History Illuminated: Long Journey Home

Posted on September 16, 2026 by magdalenaball

On Saturday the 31st of October, I’ll be hosting a session with titled “Long Journey Home: The perilous escapes of Anzac POWs in wartime Italy” with historian Katrina Kittel as part of this year’s History Illuminated festival. We’ll be talking … Continue reading →

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New book!

Posted on September 12, 2026 by magdalenaball

I’m delighted that my new poetry collection, Exotic Matter, will be published in Feb 2027 by Liquid Amber Press. Liquid Amber press is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting poetry publishers in Australia with an excellent design and editorial … Continue reading →

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Ros Spencer Poetry Prize

Posted on August 30, 2026 by magdalenaball

My poem “Imago” won second prize in the 2026 Ros Spencer Poetry Prize. Of the poem, judge Jaya Penelope said “Subtle and generous, the poem offers something approaching consolation to those who are walking in liminal spaces of grief and … Continue reading →

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New review of High Wire Step

Posted on August 28, 2026 by magdalenaball

One of the many nice things about poetry is that it tends not to have a use-by date for publishers. It stays out there and you never know who will pick it up or when (often with fiction you have … Continue reading →

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Interview at Printed Word Reviews

Posted on August 3, 2026 by magdalenaball

Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by publisher Ted Olczak for his Printed Word ANZ special issue. We covered a lot of ground including such things as the way living in Australia has (re)shaped my voice as a … Continue reading →

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Festival of the Spoken Word

Posted on July 20, 2026 by magdalenaball

In what’s looking like an exciting and busy August, I’ll be talking with the wonderful Joanne Fedler about her beautiful new memoir Bring Us Home From Sorrow on Tuesday the 4th of August at 7pm as part of Shalom Collective’s Festival … Continue reading →

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