Category Archives: events

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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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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History Illuminated: Weaving Fact and Fiction

Posted on October 7, 2024 by magdalenaball

I’ll be chatting with Meg Keneally and Tea Cooper about their latest books for History Illuminated on 07 November from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Toronto Library, Toronto Library, corner of Brighton Ave & Pemell St, Toronto NSW. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Writers Festival recording

Posted on September 18, 2024 by magdalenaball

My session on Writing Country and Connection with Sara Saleh, Rob Waters, and Susie Anderson last April at the Newcastle Writers Festival was recorded for their Stories to You Podcast. It’s such a joy to be able to listen back … Continue reading →

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Girls on Key 10th Anniversary Zoom Party

Posted on August 27, 2024 by magdalenaball

On Saturday the 14th of September I’ll be moderating a Zoom party to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Girls on Key! Time is 4pm NZ or 2pm AU EST (for other times please check world clock meeting planner – the … Continue reading →

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Vessels of Love Exhibition program

Posted on August 27, 2024 by magdalenaball

Poetry Sydney is launching their new exhibition program and the program will be inaugurated Vessels of Love 2024: love in transmission, which I was so pleased to be part of. The exhibition will include all of the poets’ works transmitted … Continue reading →

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Grieve Poetry Competition

Posted on August 13, 2024 by magdalenaball

My poem “Placing Stones” has longlisted for the Grieve 2024 poetry competition. The longlisted entries have been sent to sponsor judges, who will determine the recipients of the awards. Winners will be announced at the Grieve Aloud Community Gathering on … Continue reading →

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Finalist in Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award

Posted on July 20, 2024 by magdalenaball

I’m overjoyed that my poem Free Association was selected as one of the five finalists in the inaugural Mercedes Webb-Pullman Poetry Award. The award was announced on the first anniversary of Mercedes death at a celebration of Mercedes’ life and … Continue reading →

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The Long Goodbye at SJWF

Posted on July 12, 2024 by magdalenaball

On Sunday the 25th of August, I’ll be at the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival to interview Keri Kitay about her new book The Long Goodbye: Lessons on humanity from the grips of Alzheimer. More details and for tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-sydney-jewish-writers-festival-2024

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