Tag Archives: poetry

Joanne Burns Microlit Finalist

Posted on November 12, 2024 by magdalenaball

I’m so pleased to be a finalist in the 2025 Joanne burns microlith award along with a wonderful list of writers.  The finalists in the National category are: Carolyn Abbs, Danielle Baldock, Kathleen Miriam Bleakley, Lyn Chatham, Julie Chevalier, Angela … 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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Sept Poetry Night at Sappho

Posted on September 3, 2023 by magdalenaball

I’ve long been keen to join in the exceptional list of poets who have read at Sappho Books’ famous poetry nights and it’s finally happening.  On Tues the 12th of September I’ll be appearing with the wonderful Ali Whitelock, Rico … Continue reading →

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Live poets at Don Bank

Posted on September 3, 2023 by magdalenaball

Live Poets at Don Bank has been running in North Sydney for over 28 years and on on Wed the 27th of September, I’ll be one of two featured poets, appearing along with the inimitable Kit Kelen. The session will … Continue reading →

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Jewish Women of Words

Posted on August 27, 2023 by magdalenaball

An article of mine about Bobish and the impossibility and magic of history is now up on Jewish Women of Words: Recording My Great Grandmother’s History

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History Illuminated

Posted on July 23, 2023 by magdalenaball

On the 2nd of September I get to chat with 2 legends in one day and you get to come along and join in for a gold coin donation!  First off is none other than Kate Grenville, who will be … Continue reading →

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Love lines

Posted on July 23, 2023 by magdalenaball

I am so very blessed to have lots of upcoming events. The first is Love lines, run by The Salons, an absolutely gorgeous organisation that curates boutique festivals of art-after-hours in artist-run venues, galleries and community spaces of inner Sydney. … Continue reading →

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Red Room Poetry Fellowship

Posted on March 28, 2023 by magdalenaball

Red Room is such a wonderful organisation. They do the most innovative things with poetry to bring it into a public view – from educational projects like Poem Forest, Mad poetry, supporting Afghanistan women through Voices in the Cage, Poetry … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Writers Festival 2023!

Posted on March 11, 2023 by magdalenaball

The fabulous Newcastle Writers Festival is coming soon! I might be biased but I think it’s the best festival in Australia – both intimate and exciting with a very wide range of exceptional authors and such an incredible range of … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Gums at openbook

Posted on March 5, 2023 by magdalenaball

A new ekphrastic poem has been published in the exquisite Openbook magazine, published by the State Library of NSW. The poem was written for Brian Purcell’s “Cathedral Gums at Sunset” which is part of his Cathedral series.  An absolute honour to … Continue reading →

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