Claudia Cunningham
The Practical Vampire Slayer
Practical vampire slaying is founded on the spiritual principle (and well-documented vampire rule) that a vampire may not cross the threshold without first receiving an invitation from its host.
Whether our vampires come in the shape of controlling ex-spouses or prying relatives, obnoxious coworkers or just our habitually critical friends, not one of them got into our lives without our permission, our say-so, or our invitation.
Those are the rules.
"Biting Back takes a compelling look at self-care, setting boundaries, and protecting ourselves from friends, loved ones, enemies, and sometimes even ourselves. Written in a page-turning and warm style, Claudia’s refreshing addition to the self-help shelves offers empowering solutions to effectively remind us to stop inviting trouble into our homes and souls."
—MELODY BEATTIE, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CODEPENDENT NO MORE
"Maybe Claudia Cunningham has identified the underside of America’s infatuation with fictional vampires. It’s that so many of us host emotional vampires: people who drain us, demean us, and demoralize us, and almost always with our permission.
These vampires aren’t sexy, they’re deadly, and Cunningham offers funny, practical support for biting back—directly and effectively—and holding on to light, love, and gratitude, like garlic,
to keep them away permanently."
—JOAN WALSH, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF SALON.COM
"Move over Buffy, there's a new slayer in town! Cunningham's funny and honest primer is a must-read for anyone tired of hosting their own personal blood suckers."
—JAYE WELLS, AUTHOR OF THE SABINA KANE URBAN FANTASY SERIES
