Monthly Archives: July 2024

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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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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Melbourne Jewish Book Week_For the Love of Bubba

Posted on July 8, 2024 by magdalenaball

This is my first Melbourne Jewish Book Week and I’m so excited to be moderating and performing in two panels.  The first is “For the Love of Bubba” with incredible authors Barbara Kamler, Ramona Koval, and Elise Esther-Hearst.  We’ll be … Continue reading →

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