Hi friends. “The Sleepwalkers” is being considered as a featured read for a goodreads.com group, and I’d really appreciate it if you all would take a moment to vote for it at the link below:

http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/60010-this-is-the-poll-for-the-febuary-and-march-group-reads-1st-and-2nd-pla

Your vote will help to get the word out and introduce “The Sleepwalkers” to lots of new readers. Many thanks!

I’m currently booking signings and appearances for 2012.  The first few are listed below, but keep checking my website for updates.  Want to bring me into your library or school for an event?  Just contact me through my website, www.jgabrielgates.com.

Here’s to an epic new year!

Barnes & Noble  ** Saturday, January 21^st   **  Noon
Dayton Mall
2619 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd
Dayton, OH 45459

Barnes & Noble ** Saturday, January 28th ** 1pm
Woodland Mall
Grand Rapids, MI

Independence Township Library ** Saturday, February 18th ** 2pm
6495 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346

Lake County Festival of Reading ** March 28-30th, 2012
Lake County, Florida

Dark Territory: winner of the 2011 Flamingnet Top Choice Award!

I’m proud to announce that Dark Territory has won the Flamingnet Top Choice Award. The best thing about this award is that the winners are picked by actual teen and young adult reviewers. More readers are discovering The Tracks Series every day, and loving it. So if you have any teens, young adults, or lovers of fantasy, magic or martial arts on your Christmas list, you know what to put in their stocking. If you’d prefer a signed copy and you’re in the Michigan area, check out the “appearances” page on my website, www.jgabrielgates.com, for a list of my upcoming book signings.

Today I turned in the first draft of my new novel Blood Zero Sky to my publisher. It’s a mind-bending dystopian adventure that takes a hard look at some of the most fundamental institutions of our society. It’s been a long time in the making, and I can’t wait to for the world to get a look at it!

In other news, I’m hard at work on another teen horror novel – fans of The Sleepwalkers, rejoice! There’s no publication date for this one yet, but I’ll keep you posted.

Ghost Crown, the highly-anticipated sequel to Dark Territory, is finished and scheduled to come out in June, 2012. If you haven’t read book one yet, it’s time to get on it!

I’ve been making lots of appearances around the Midwest at schools and bookstores lately, and I have a number of appearances scheduled for the spring as well, including several stops in Florida. If you haven’t met me yet or gotten a signed copy of my books, please check out the “appearances” tab on www.jgabrielgates.com to find a signing near you.

I hope to see you all soon. . .

A few photos from the protests at Occupy Detroit. No matter what your political views might be, it is our duty as human beings and Americans to push toward a more just and equitable society. My upcoming novel “Blood Zero Sky” deals with this very topic.

J. Gabriel at Occupy Detroit

Another book signing event scheduled:

Barnes & Noble ** Saturday, December 3rd ** 11am
3311 Tittabawassee Road
Saginaw, MI 48604

For a complete list, go to: http://jgabrielgates.com/appearances/

Well, I’m off to Occupy Detroit! Stay strong, my friends.

Book tour dates and locations are listed below. More coming soon.

Barnes & Noble ** Saturday, October 22nd ** 2pm
3100 Main St #1400
Maumee, OH 43537

Marshall District Library ** Tuesday, October 25th ** 3pm
124 West Green Street
Marshall, MI 49068

Barnes & Noble ** Saturday, October 29th ** 2pm
3120 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, MI 48101

Barnes & Noble ** Saturday, October 29th ** 6pm
9605 Green Oak Village Place
Green Oak Township, MI 48116

Lake County Festival of Reading ** March 28-30th, 2012
Lake County, Florida

There’s nothing like getting out there and meeting readers in person. I love it!

The promotional tour for “The Sleepwalkers” is in full swing! I had a great time yesterday at Willard Library in Battle Creek, Michigan. For those of you in the Toledo, Ohio area, I just booked a signing at the Barnes and Noble below:

Barnes & Noble ** Saturday, October 22nd ** 2pm
3100 Main St #1400
Maumee, OH 43537

Next stop is in Grand Rapids Michigan on Saturday the 8th. Please see my appearances page for more info.

Do you know of a bookstore, library or classroom that would like to host an event? Contact me!

Well, this is it. Today The Sleepwalkers is officially available in bookstores and online!

For you Michiganders out there, I’ve added another event to the launch tour, so come on out and get your signed copy:

Marshall District Library ** Tuesday, October 25th ** 3pm
124 West Green Street
Marshall, MI 49068

I’m currently scheduling school and library appearances, so if you’re interested in booking an event, please contact me through my website www.jgabrielgates.com. In other news, I’m hammering away at my new novel Blood Zero Sky, which is due for release in the fall of next year. It will truly be epic…

Until next time, happy reading.

17 days until The Sleepwalkers launches, and more great reviews are coming in every day. Below are a list of upcoming appearances– come by and get your signed copy! (Don’t worry, I’ll have copies of Dark Territory, too.)

Willard Library ** Wednesday, October 5th ** 6pm
Tween / Teen Family Night
7 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017

Barnes & Noble, Woodland Mall ** Saturday, October 8th ** 1pm
3195 28th St. SE Suite B116
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Lake County Festival of Reading ** March 28-30th, 2012
Lake County, Florida

Do you know of a library, school or bookstore that would like to host an event or bring me in to speak about writing? Email me at info@jgabrielgates.com to book an appearance!