Nicole Peeler contest reminder & Vampire Film Festival winners

Quick reminder: tomorrow morning, lucky Friday 13, is your last chance to enter to win one of two copies of Nicole Peeler's Tempest Rising. I just spotted Nicole's book on display when I first walked into my local Barnes & Noble yesterday, so you don't want to miss the opportunity to check out this up-and-coming fantasy writer.

My November Orbit Books spotlight will continue thereafter with an interview with Gail Carriger.

And the Vampire Film Festival Awards have been announced. Here's the full list:

1. Outstanding Vampire Feature: The Revenant (USA)
2. Outstanding International Vampire Feature: D’Entre Les Morts (France)
3. Outstanding Vampire Short: "Initiation" (Canada)
4. Audience Award: Shadowland (USA)
5. Gothic Film: "The Music of Erich Zahn" (USA)
6. Best Mythic Film: "Shrove Tuesday" (United Kingdom)
7. Best Anime: "CannibAlien" (Japan)
8. Best Vampire Portrayal: Estes Tarver, "Mr. Moonlight" (USA)

Congratulations to all the winners! For more info about the 2009 and 2010 festivals, please visit VampireFilmFestival.com