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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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Book News
In early August I signed a contract with Pan Macmillan for my sixth novel, and I'm over the moon! I've been working on this beauty for close to three years now, and I am SO happy it's found a home with Pan Macmillan.
This book will be a return to realism (after my dystopian/speculative-fiction duology, Hive and Rogue) and it's been heaps of fun to write. I can't wait to get stuck into the next round of edits. It should be out late 2023; title to be confirmed.
TV News
Zac & Mia, the Hollywood TV series (based on my 2013 novel), has been streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus from May to August, 2022. Unfortunately it's no longer on, but I'm hoping it'll return sometime soon. If you're keen to purchase it, the series can be bought on iTunes. In America, it's streaming on Netflix.
Check out my Zac & Mia TV page for more info about the show.
What else I'm doing
In 2022, I'm taking a break from teaching to focus on the new novel. I've also been doing plenty of author talks and workshops at schools (for more info, visit my Speaking page), both in person and via Zoom/Webex. I've been enjoying presenting to Victorian readers studying Hive as part of the Victorian High Ability Program, as well as ATAR students who need help writing creatively in exams.
Besides these things, I've been spending my time writing humorous columns for the AEU Magazine (Victoria), cycling, mountain-biking, reviewing, reading, puppy-wrangling, and daydreaming.
Appearances coming up in 2022
September
Plus school talks/workshops throughout the year.
In early August I signed a contract with Pan Macmillan for my sixth novel, and I'm over the moon! I've been working on this beauty for close to three years now, and I am SO happy it's found a home with Pan Macmillan.
This book will be a return to realism (after my dystopian/speculative-fiction duology, Hive and Rogue) and it's been heaps of fun to write. I can't wait to get stuck into the next round of edits. It should be out late 2023; title to be confirmed.
TV News
Zac & Mia, the Hollywood TV series (based on my 2013 novel), has been streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus from May to August, 2022. Unfortunately it's no longer on, but I'm hoping it'll return sometime soon. If you're keen to purchase it, the series can be bought on iTunes. In America, it's streaming on Netflix.
Check out my Zac & Mia TV page for more info about the show.
What else I'm doing
In 2022, I'm taking a break from teaching to focus on the new novel. I've also been doing plenty of author talks and workshops at schools (for more info, visit my Speaking page), both in person and via Zoom/Webex. I've been enjoying presenting to Victorian readers studying Hive as part of the Victorian High Ability Program, as well as ATAR students who need help writing creatively in exams.
Besides these things, I've been spending my time writing humorous columns for the AEU Magazine (Victoria), cycling, mountain-biking, reviewing, reading, puppy-wrangling, and daydreaming.
Appearances coming up in 2022
September
- Scribblers Festival, Perth; Schools and Family Program. To download the Weekend Family Program (17-18 September) click here.
- The Literature Centre Young Writers' Collective, Geraldton
Plus school talks/workshops throughout the year.
Happy reading :-)
A.J.
A.J.