Hi, thanks for visiting. I'm A.J. Betts, Australian author of young adult fiction.
It's launch time!
Hobart launch for ROGUE
('Why Hobart?' you ask. Well, besides it being awesome, Tasmania is very important to the book, for reasons I won't go into here... Trust me, ok?) When: Sunday July 7th, 2:30pm Where: Fullers Bookshop Who: Me, of course, and Damon Young RSVP: www.fullersbookshop.com.au |
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Fremantle launch for ROGUE
(Why Freo? Because I live here and so do many of my friends. This is very important.) When: Sunday July 14th, 5pm for a 5:30 start Where: Moore's Gallery, upstairs (46 Henry St) Who: To be launched by Julia Lawrinson RSVP: panpublicity@macmillan.com.au |
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HIVE/ROGUE
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HIVE and ROGUE comprise a two-book series published by Pan Macmillan Australia (2018, 2019). HIVE is available in all good bookstores and online at the usual places. ROGUE will be released on June 25th, 2019.
HIVE tells the story of Hayley, a 15-year-old beekeeper, who discovers more about her world than she was meant to. Set in an underwater society, it is rich with suspense, mystery, secrets and surprises. And some bees too, of course. ROGUE picks up the story. Set in a future Australia, it's action-packed with lots of twists, turns and surprises - and answers to your questions. HIVE has been shortlisted for the 2019 ABIA awards and the 2019 Indie Book Awards! Thank you to the amazing booksellers around Australia who've gotten behind it. HIVE has also been longlisted for the INKYs (voted for by teenagers) and named a notable book by the CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia). |
Other News
I'm thrilled to learn that I've been shortlisted for the inaugural Western Australian Premier's Fellowship. Congratulations to the other shortlisted fellowship authors: Amanda Curtin, Craig Silvey, Madelaine Dickie and Kylie Howarth. And congrats too to the shortlisted creators in the other categories. The winner will be announced July 26th.
ZAC & MIA TV News
Seasons 1 and 2 of the ZAC & MIA TV series are now airing on Hulu in the U.S. They've also found their way to France and Germany. Created by L.A. production company AwesomenessTV, ZAC & MIA is being distributed by Viacom International Studios - which means it should soon be coming to Australia too.
I'm thrilled to learn that I've been shortlisted for the inaugural Western Australian Premier's Fellowship. Congratulations to the other shortlisted fellowship authors: Amanda Curtin, Craig Silvey, Madelaine Dickie and Kylie Howarth. And congrats too to the shortlisted creators in the other categories. The winner will be announced July 26th.
ZAC & MIA TV News
Seasons 1 and 2 of the ZAC & MIA TV series are now airing on Hulu in the U.S. They've also found their way to France and Germany. Created by L.A. production company AwesomenessTV, ZAC & MIA is being distributed by Viacom International Studios - which means it should soon be coming to Australia too.
EVENTS COMING UP
2019
June 22: Karratha workshops
June 28-30: Supanova Perth
July 7: Hobart ROGUE launch, Fullers Bookshop, 2:30pm
July 14: Fremantle ROGUE launch, Paper Bird Books, 5pm for 5:30pm start
July, August, September: I'll be on the road for a HIVE/ROGUE publicity tour, encompassing Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and more! Details to come. If you'd like to have me visit your bookstore, library or school, please send me an email.
June 22: Karratha workshops
June 28-30: Supanova Perth
July 7: Hobart ROGUE launch, Fullers Bookshop, 2:30pm
July 14: Fremantle ROGUE launch, Paper Bird Books, 5pm for 5:30pm start
July, August, September: I'll be on the road for a HIVE/ROGUE publicity tour, encompassing Hobart, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and more! Details to come. If you'd like to have me visit your bookstore, library or school, please send me an email.
BOOKS THAT CHANGED ME
The Sydney Morning Herald featured me in their 'Books that Changed Me' section. You can check it out online here.
Happy reading :-)
A.J.
A.J.