Author Archives: magdalenaball

Sept Poetry Night at Sappho

Posted on September 3, 2023 by magdalenaball

I’ve long been keen to join in the exceptional list of poets who have read at Sappho Books’ famous poetry nights and it’s finally happening.  On Tues the 12th of September I’ll be appearing with the wonderful Ali Whitelock, Rico … Continue reading →

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Live poets at Don Bank

Posted on September 3, 2023 by magdalenaball

Live Poets at Don Bank has been running in North Sydney for over 28 years and on on Wed the 27th of September, I’ll be one of two featured poets, appearing along with the inimitable Kit Kelen. The session will … Continue reading →

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The Art of Touch

Posted on August 28, 2023 by magdalenaball

Very pleased to have a poem, “Common Ground”, in a new anthology The Art of Touch: A Collection of Prose and Poetry from the Pandemic and Beyond Edited by Joan Schweighardt and Faye Rapoport DesPres.  This collection contains a number … Continue reading →

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Jewish Women of Words

Posted on August 27, 2023 by magdalenaball

An article of mine about Bobish and the impossibility and magic of history is now up on Jewish Women of Words: Recording My Great Grandmother’s History

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History Illuminated

Posted on July 23, 2023 by magdalenaball

On the 2nd of September I get to chat with 2 legends in one day and you get to come along and join in for a gold coin donation!  First off is none other than Kate Grenville, who will be … Continue reading →

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Sydney Jewish Writers Festival!

Posted on July 23, 2023 by magdalenaball

Another impending event is the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival!  Have you seen the program? I’m plotzing myself with joy to be part of this.  I’ve got two events, both on Sunday the 27th of August.  The first is 830am when … Continue reading →

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Love lines

Posted on July 23, 2023 by magdalenaball

I am so very blessed to have lots of upcoming events. The first is Love lines, run by The Salons, an absolutely gorgeous organisation that curates boutique festivals of art-after-hours in artist-run venues, galleries and community spaces of inner Sydney. … Continue reading →

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Liquid Amber Press Poetry Prize

Posted on July 16, 2023 by magdalenaball

I’m very pleased to have been long listed in the 2023 Liquid Amber Press Poetry Prize. Judges Ann M. Carson, Rose Lucas and Reneé Pettitt-Schipp chose the long list out of hundreds of submissions written to this year’s provocation of ‘Home.’ … Continue reading →

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ArtsHub Australia – article on competition entry fees

Posted on July 4, 2023 by magdalenaball

Thuy On has written a thoughtful and balanced piece on competition entry fees for ArtsHub Australia in which, along with many other writers, I am quoted. You can read the whole piece, which is very timely, here: https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/competition-entry-fees-are-they-worth-the-costs-2644544/

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Poet’s Corner with David Ades

Posted on June 24, 2023 by magdalenaball

The wonderful David Ades invited me to join him for a long form conversation on West Words’ Poets’ Corner podcast (more of a vlogcast), where I read some eight poems from Bobish and chatted in depth about the book. The … Continue reading →

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