Hi, thanks for visiting.
I'm A.J. Betts, award-winning author of six young-adult novels with humour and heart. My books include One Song, the dystopian duology Hive and Rogue (which is widely studied in schools as a dystopian text), and Zac & Mia, (whose television adaptation won two Emmys in 2018.)
I'm a highly sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator who loves talking about books, writing and creativity. I regularly present to schools, libraries and festivals (online and in person) and have presented in international schools in Brunei, Hong Kong, China and Singapore. I am also a registered English teacher, and hold a doctorate on the topic of Wonder. More information on my most popular talks can be found here, or you can email me directly. I have a WWCC and public liability insurance.
I'm A.J. Betts, award-winning author of six young-adult novels with humour and heart. My books include One Song, the dystopian duology Hive and Rogue (which is widely studied in schools as a dystopian text), and Zac & Mia, (whose television adaptation won two Emmys in 2018.)
I'm a highly sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator who loves talking about books, writing and creativity. I regularly present to schools, libraries and festivals (online and in person) and have presented in international schools in Brunei, Hong Kong, China and Singapore. I am also a registered English teacher, and hold a doctorate on the topic of Wonder. More information on my most popular talks can be found here, or you can email me directly. I have a WWCC and public liability insurance.
Some external links
PodcastsQ&A
- PaperbarkWords Blog, with Joy Lawn, September 2023
About Zac & Mia TV
Zac & Mia, the 2017/18 Hollywood TV series (based on my novel), can be found in Australia on Apple TV. Around the world, it's streaming on various platforms.
Check out the Zac & Mia TV page for more info about the show.
Check out the Zac & Mia TV page for more info about the show.
Happy reading 😊
A.J.
A.J.