Category Archives: poetry

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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Live Encounters 15th Anniversary

Posted on October 14, 2024 by magdalenaball

Three of my poems, “Free Association”, “Sylvia”, and “Bhakti” have been published in the 15th Anniversary edition of Live Encounters.  The full issue can be found here:  https://liveencounters.net/ Or go straight to my 3 poems here: https://liveencounters.net/2024-le-pw/magdalena-ball-free-association/

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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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APJ 13.1

Posted on August 22, 2024 by magdalenaball

I’m delighted to have a poem, “A line distinguishes it” in the latest issue of Australian Poetry Journal – 13.1—‘place, nonplace’ guest edited by Sara M Saleh and Autumn Royal. I’ve been losing myself in this complex, thought-provoking issue with … 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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Melbourne Jewish Book Week: Revelations: Poetry as Performance

Posted on July 8, 2024 by magdalenaball

I’ll be reading poetry at the Melbourne Jewish Book Week this year with superstars Alex Skovron, Louise Helfgott, Eva Collins and moderator Sloshy Rockman. This will be a heady session for sure!  Come join us if you’re in Melbourne (and … Continue reading →

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Ghost City in being anthology

Posted on June 24, 2024 by magdalenaball

Thrilled to have my longlisted poem, “Ghost City”, included in being, the 2023 anthology of longlisted, shortlisted, and prizewinning poems from The University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor’s International Poetry Prize. The prize was judged by poets Mani Radio and Tony Barnstone, … Continue reading →

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