Author Archives: magdalenaball

Poetry for the Planet

Posted on September 30, 2021 by magdalenaball

This gorgeous new anthology, Poetry for the Planet, edited by the wonderful Julia Kaylock and Denise O’Hagen is now available.  The anthology contains eco-themed poems from poets around Australia and New Zealand, and I’m very pleased to have a poem of mine … Continue reading →

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New poem in Milestones Anthology

Posted on September 28, 2021 by magdalenaball

My poem “Local Becoming” has been published in Ginninderra Press’ new anthology Milestones edited by Stephen Matthews.  The book, which includes work from 160 Ginninderra poets, can be purchased directly from Ginninderra Press

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New poem in Burrow September 2021: non-human companions

Posted on September 1, 2021 by magdalenaball

I’ve been spending the morning reading through the fabulous latest issue of Burrow, which features many wonderful poems written around a provocation of ‘What does mental health (good or otherwise) look like through the prism of non-human companionship?’  The responses couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Sapphic Touch Anthology

Posted on August 26, 2021 by magdalenaball

I’m delighted to have several poems in the beautiful new anthology Sapphic Touch edited by Suman Lahiry and Heidi Chappelow, along with many other poets whose work I love. The book will be launched online at and with Poetry at The Pub … Continue reading →

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Conversation and reading at Poetry Central

Posted on August 10, 2021 by magdalenaball

I’ll be joining Poetry Central and the lovely Ketaki Datta for a lively conversation and poetry reading this Sunday at 2pm AU EST (930am Kolkata time). Please come and join in: meet.google.com/ibd-vkdk-ruf

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Sydney Poetry Lounge

Posted on August 4, 2021 by magdalenaball

On Wednesday the 18th of August, 7pm AU EST I’ll be reading poetry with Damen O’Brien at the Sydney Poetry Lounge, live via Zoom (and I believe, recorded thereafter).  I actually agreed to doing this gig in-person in Sydney at … Continue reading →

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Rencontre littéraire internationale Insta live

Posted on May 10, 2021 by magdalenaball

I’ve been invited by the wonderful Elizabeth Guyon Spennato to participate in a live, mostly French, Instagram poetry reading on Sunday 16th of May, 10pm AU EST (that’s 2pm Paris time). I’m normally barely conscious at 10, but the idea … Continue reading →

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3 poems in Live Encounters

Posted on April 22, 2021 by magdalenaball

I have 3 new poems from my work-in-progress up today on the marvellous Live Encounters special May edition.  This issue features Australian & New Zealand poets (including a terrific interview with David Malouf), guest edited by Denise O’Hagan. You can … Continue reading →

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Live Stream: Melbourne Jewish Book Week

Posted on April 17, 2021 by magdalenaball

 My poem “The Black Hundreds” was accepted for the first Melbourne Jewish Book Week open mic event. The poem was read aloud and live-streamed on Zoom on the 20th April, 8pm AEST.

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What I’m Reading (at Meanjin)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by magdalenaball

Getting published in Meanjin has been on my bucket list for a very long time (I’m sure it’s on everyone’s bucket list), so I was delighted when I was commissioned to write a little piece on what I’m reading. The … Continue reading →

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