Author Archives: magdalenaball

Lake Macquarie Write Here events

Posted on March 15, 2025 by magdalenaball

I’ve got two fantastic events coming up. Actually I’ve got lots – I’m a lucky girl – but two events that I haven’t mentioned here as yet are with Lake Macquarie’s wonderful Write Here festival which is being held from … Continue reading →

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2 poems in Science Write Now 11 – Synergy

Posted on March 13, 2025 by magdalenaball

Science Write Now is a beautiful publication – presented free online, with a wide range of works – poetry, nonfiction, fiction and art, and I’m very pleased to have two poems in the latest edition: “Interdependence Intricacies” and “Metanoia”. Each … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Writers Festival 2025

Posted on February 23, 2025 by magdalenaball

The Newcastle Writers Festival is a highlight of my year. Held the first weekend of April, I’ve been involved in every festival since it started in 2013. It’s now one of the largest regional literary festivals in Australia, and I … Continue reading →

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Live encounters Feb 2025

Posted on January 26, 2025 by magdalenaball

I’ve got 3 poems in the invitation-only Live Encounters Feb edition. Live Encounters is always a delight to read and this issue is particularly stunning with a rich variety of poetry from some of Australia’s most illustrious poets. I’m proud … Continue reading →

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Guest Speaker: Society of Women Writers NSW

Posted on January 22, 2025 by magdalenaball

On Wednesday the 12th of March I will have the great pleasure of being the guest speaker. The date is the SWW Centenary – that’s 100 years – no small achievement, and I’ll be following on from a poetry workshop … Continue reading →

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Flying Island 2025 new book series launch

Posted on January 9, 2025 by magdalenaball

On Sunday the 26th of January, The Shop Gallery in Glebe will be hosting a combined book launch of the new 2025 Flying Island books. I’m the current Vice President of Flying Islands and am proud of this beautiful set … Continue reading →

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Telephone: An International Arts Game & Experiment

Posted on January 4, 2025 by magdalenaball

I’ve been invited to participate in a collaborative project based on the Telephone game, and if you’re an artist/writer of any kind you can also join. This is the third round and the way it works is a secret message … Continue reading →

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Creative Flight

Posted on November 30, 2024 by magdalenaball

Three of my poems “Ten Thousand Joys”, “Money Box”, and“Bhakti” have been published in West Bengal, India’s Creative Flight Journal. This is a peer reviewed journal in English published twice a year and available online for free here: https://www.creativeflight.in/current-issue

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Splinter Journal

Posted on November 13, 2024 by magdalenaball

My poem “Tumbling into the Ocean” has been published in the inaugural issue of Splinter Journal along with work from Anthony Nocera, Brooke Dunnell, Dominic Symes, Finbar James, Frank Marrazza, George Titheridge, Hossein Asgari, Jane Rawson, Jayda Wilson, Jill Jones, … Continue reading →

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Joanne Burns Microlit Finalist

Posted on November 12, 2024 by magdalenaball

I’m so pleased to be a finalist in the 2025 Joanne burns microlith award along with a wonderful list of writers. The finalists in the National category are: Carolyn Abbs, Danielle Baldock, Kathleen Miriam Bleakley, Lyn Chatham, Julie Chevalier, Angela … Continue reading →

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