Hi, thanks for visiting.

​I'm A.J. Betts, West Australian author of young adult fiction. ​My books include the duology Hive and Rogue (Pan Macmillan, 2018/2019), Zac & Mia (Text Publishing, 2013), Wavelength (Fremantle Press, 2010), and Shutterspeed (Fremantle Press, 2008). 
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News
Zac & Mia, the Hollywood TV series (based on my 2013 novel), is now streaming in Australia! You can find it on Paramount+. I'm so happy it's finally made it home. Check out my Zac & Mia TV page for more info. 


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​What I'm working on
I'm hard at work on a manuscript which is a return to realism after the sci-fi/dystopian novels Hive and Rogue. I've just finished my seventh draft and I'm *still* loving it - which has to be a good sign. 
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What else I'm doing
In 2022, I'm taking a break from teaching to focus on the new novel. I'm also writing humorous columns for the AEU Magazine (Victoria), cycling, mountain-biking, reviewing, reading, puppy-wrangling, and daydreaming. 

Appearances coming up in 2022

August
  • 3rd, Wanneroo Library, school sessions - booking information here
  • 4th, Clarkson Library, school sessions - booking information here 
  • 20th, Kwinana Library, weekend workshop
  • The Literature Centre Young Writers' Collective, Bunbury and Busselton
September
  • Scribblers Festival, Perth
October
  • The Literature Centre Young Writers' Collective, Geraldton

Plus school talks/workshops throughout the year.
Happy reading :-)
A.J.