Category Archives: poetry

Lake Macquarie Write Here events

Posted on March 15, 2025 by magdalenaball

I’ve got two fantastic events coming up. Actually I’ve got lots – I’m a lucky girl – but two events that I haven’t mentioned here as yet are with Lake Macquarie’s wonderful Write Here festival which is being held from … Continue reading →

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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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Live encounters Feb 2025

Posted on January 26, 2025 by magdalenaball

I’ve got 3 poems in the invitation-only Live Encounters Feb edition. Live Encounters is always a delight to read and this issue is particularly stunning with a rich variety of poetry from some of Australia’s most illustrious poets. I’m proud … Continue reading →

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Flying Island 2025 new book series launch

Posted on January 9, 2025 by magdalenaball

On Sunday the 26th of January, The Shop Gallery in Glebe will be hosting a combined book launch of the new 2025 Flying Island books. I’m the current Vice President of Flying Islands and am proud of this beautiful set … Continue reading →

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Creative Flight

Posted on November 30, 2024 by magdalenaball

Three of my poems “Ten Thousand Joys”, “Money Box”, and“Bhakti” have been published in West Bengal, India’s Creative Flight Journal. This is a peer reviewed journal in English published twice a year and available online for free here: https://www.creativeflight.in/current-issue

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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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