Gemma Correll

Gemma Correll is a writer, artist and cartoonist. Originally from rainy East Anglia, England, she currently resides in Southern California with her trusty pug sidekicks, Mr Pickles, Bean and Zander.
Gemma’s published works include the books The Worrier’s Guide to Life and A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette, as well as her award-winning eponymous series of quirky, humorous greetings cards and gift products which are sold all over the world and displayed in pride of place on her Grandmother’s mantlepiece. Gemma’s work explores the themes of mental illness, women’s health and sociology in accessible and gently humorous ways. Her comics appear at TheNib.com, The Lily (Washington Post) and Tinyview as well as on her social media channels, where she has over one million followers. She has also collaborated with charities including Mental Health America and The Red Cross. Gemma’s influences include Lynda Barry, Matt Groening and Mimi Pond as well as old Disney cartoons, folk art and the sense of purpose that comes from drinking a lot of coffee.