A.J. Betts is a Fremantle-based author, speaker, teacher, columnist and cyclist. Her latest work is the contemporary young-adult novel One Song. Her earlier books include the two-book speculative fiction series comprising Hive and Rogue, Zac & Mia (which was adapted into an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood television series), Wavelength and Shutterspeed. 

In 2019, A.J. was awarded a PhD on the topic of wonder (Edith Cowan University), and won the inaugural Western Australian Premier's Fellowship. 

A.J. is originally from Queensland but has lived in Western Australia since 2004. 

ajbetts.com 

Virtual Session Details

Talk: One Song - one chance to change your life (Yrs 8-12)

AJ will share the backstory, worldbuilding and research behind her latest book, One Song, and give practical writing advice for students regarding character development, goal setting and obstacles.

Tues 27 Feb :1pm - 1.45pm (Brisbane time - AEST)