Bloodsuckers on the Bayou: The Myths, Symbols, and Tales Behind HBO's True Blood
Valerie Estelle Frankel is the author of many nonfiction books:  Buffy and the Heroine’s Journey From Girl to Goddess: The Heroine’s Journey in Myth and Legend Katniss the Cattail: An Unauthorized Guide to Names and Symbols in The Hunger Games The Many Faces of Katniss Everdeen: Exploring the Heroine of The Hunger Games Harry Potter, Still Recruiting: An Inner Look at Harry Potter Fandom  Teaching with Harry Potter Myths and Motifs in The Mortal Instruments Winter is Coming: Symbols, Portents, and Hidden Meanings in A Game of Thrones Winning the Game of Thrones: The Host of Characters and their Agendas  Once a lecturer at San Jose State University, she’s a frequent speaker on fantasy, myth, pop culture, and the heroine’s journey and can be found at http://vefrankel.com.