Thicket

Posted on February 7, 2024 by magdalenaball

You are invited to come along to the opening of Carol Archer‘s ‘Thicket’ exhibition on Friday March 29, 2 – 5pm at The Shop Gallery, 113 Glebe Point Rd.  I’ll be reading a work I’ve written for Carol’s stunning painting ‘Shadow play #3’. Joining me will be Carol, as well as poets Kit Kelen and Jean Kent who will also be reading ekphrastic work.

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Cordite 111: Baby

Posted on February 2, 2024 by magdalenaball

A new poem of mine titled “Estuary” has been selected by editors Shasta Deo and Liam Ferney for publication in this month’s Cordite Poetry Review, a fine online literary magazine that I’m always delighted to be part of.  You can read the whole marvellous issue here:  http://cordite.org.au/content/poetry/baby/.

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Launch of One River

Posted on January 19, 2024 by magdalenaball

On Thursday 21st of March, I have the great pleasure of launching Steve Armstrong’s One River, 6pm at Macleans Booksellers, 69 Beaumont Street, Hamilton.  It will be a lively event with lots of opportunity for audience questions, so if you’re in the neighbourhood, please come along and join us!

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Red Room Poetry Fellowship Shortlist Commission

Posted on December 27, 2023 by magdalenaball

As part of my 2023 Red Room Fellowship Shortlisting, I was commissioned to write a poem which I titled “Bodies of Water”.  The poem, including my recording and a poetic reflection, can be found here:  https://redroompoetry.org/poets/magdalena-ball/bodies-of-water/

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Workshop: Society of Women Writers NSW

Posted on November 22, 2023 by magdalenaball

On Wed the 13th of December I’ll be doing a workshop on “Writing the non-traditional memoir – using verse and research to engage with trauma and history. It’s a timely and important subject and I’m very much looking forward to midwifing some exquisite work from my wonderful attendees.  The session is open to members and general public alike and will be held at the State Library of NSW from 10:15-12.  More details here: https://womenwritersnsw.org/literary-luncheons/workshop-literary-event-wednesday-13-december-2023?fbclid=IwAR3VlFzLo477IRCiAEMhIBVrsBuAW7A_STOhyOMwspj_dC4gg2_F1RCjdD0

Or you can book directly here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1148368

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Launch of A Brilliant Life

Posted on November 9, 2023 by magdalenaball

On Wednesday the 29th of November I have the great privilege of participating, along with historian Konrad Kwiet, in the Sydney book launch for Rachelle Unreich’s A Brilliant Life. A Brilliant Life is the powerful and uplifting story of Rachelle’s mother Mira, a Holocaust survivor. You can read my review of the book here: A review of A Brilliant Life by Rachelle Unreich

Book into the event here: https://events.humanitix.com/sjwf-a-brilliant-life-fp0fy598?fbclid=IwAR2gIP7huaz6lYag2KOfMlFURXHZSGNcgkruYAHG56SLHmr3wE-JT-S1tb0

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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 glorious issue): https://www.sciencewritenow.com/read/migration/knucklebones

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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 – see link below).  If you’re able to get to Marrickville, please come join in!  It’s a lovely venue. https://blackwattlebooks.com.au/the-great-story-club/

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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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Live Encounters 14th Anniversary

Posted on October 24, 2023 by magdalenaball

I’m pleased to once again have two new poems, “Chronotope” and “Radiation Dead Forest” in the wonderful Live Encounters journal, edited by the very hard working Mark Ulyseas. To read the full edition visit: https://liveencounters.net/2023/10/23/live-encounters-poetry-writingvolume-one-nov-dec-2023/

To go directly to my page visit: https://liveencounters.net/2023-le-pw/nov-dec-le-pw-vol-1-2023/magdalena-ball-chronotope/

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