Category Archives: News

Science Write Now

Posted on November 9, 2023 by magdalenaball

My poem “Knucklebones” has been published in this month’s Science Write Now.  The issue focuses on the concept of Migrations. You can read the full text of my poem here (or click on the SWN link above for the whole … Continue reading →

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The Great Club in Marrickville

Posted on October 28, 2023 by magdalenaball

On Wednesday the 8th of November, I will be reading at The Great Club from Bobish and chatting about the book with interviewer Kelly Edwards.  Joining me is author Cristine Gilmore followed by an open mic (pre-registration is preferred – … Continue reading →

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Girls on Key

Posted on October 24, 2023 by magdalenaball

This Sunday, Oct 29th, 5pm AU EST, I’ll be featuring on Girls on Key reading from Bobish.  All details including the zoom link can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1859283044506580?ref=newsfeed

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Writers for the Voice

Posted on September 13, 2023 by magdalenaball

On the 14th of October, Australia is holding a referendum which seeks to alter the constitution to recognise the First People’s of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.  It’s a very simple yes/no question and I guess … Continue reading →

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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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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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