Oh Brother Preview Chapter

Gina holding a copy of the Oh Brother preview chapter.

Friends! Because I absolutely couldn’t wait until February to share at least some of the book with you, I’ve printed out limited editions of the first chapter of Oh Brother as a mini comic preview.

Gina holds open a comics spread from chapter one of Oh Brother.

I’ve also added in a few ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ bonuses at the end of this mini comic (like my process from script to final art). These aren’t in the final book, they are just for the preview chapter.

Gina holds open a page of process images from script to final art.

Are you impatient like me and want to get your hands on your very own copy of these little babies? Pop over to my online shop to snaffle yourself a copy.

Gina holds open a double page spread that looks like it’s drawn in a sketchbook.

For folks in Adelaide (who don’t want to pay postage), I will have them available to buy on the day at the Papercuts Market Day in September. I’ve also dropped off a few copies to Greenlight Comics for their local section.

How to preorder Oh Brother

If you’re reading this, you’re already checking out my website, but if you’re after more specific Oh Brother info (preorders, sample pages, background on the book, etc.), hop over to the page all about Oh Brother.

Can’t wait for the final book? You can also buy a preview chapter of the book (including fun behind-the-scenes stuff that’s just for the preview chapter) here.

I hope you enjoyed this silly little “how to” comic. :-)

Oh Brother preorders are now live!

Title page from my upcoming graphic novel memoir, “Oh Brother”. A cartoon of three kids stand on a wooden floor under the book title.

Hello pals!
I’ve been hiding away in the studio finalising all things Oh Brother and I’m VERY EXCITED to be crawling out from my comics cave to announce that you can now PREORDER your very own copy of my book! Eeeep!

Publication date is still not until 10 February 2026 but preorders are great for authors, as it can show the publisher and bookstores that folks are keen for the book. 

You can preorder online (here for Australia and here for the US) but I highly recommend supporting your local bookstore or comic shop (having worked in both bookstores and comic shops). You can contact your local now and order a copy using the ISBN: 9781761046346

I know comics are expensive, so another great way to support the book is to request that your public library orders in a copy of the book (which also means that lots of other people can have access to the book too!). 

It's starting to feel really real now. I feel almost as cool as a sun wearing sunglasses (which, as we know, is the ultimate symbol of coolness). 

Westbound

Westbound illustration, blue background with a pink netted shopping bag with while graphic design flowers in it.

First market of the year! I’ll be selling my wares including my newest stickers, comics and badges alongside the wonderful Amplified Press at Renew Adelaide’s Westbound!

Come along and chat to me about comics, Papercuts and even the book (I’m so close to finishing so I’m starting to be happy to talk about it again). Looks like there is going to be lost of rad local creators, musicians and food. A market not to be missed I say!

Westbound details
Date: Saturday 15 March
Time: 12-6pm
Location: Lion Arts Factory Courtyard
Entry: Free!

Adventure Mouse

A illustration of a friendly mouse wearing colourful knitted clothes a satchel, glasses and red boots.

Please enjoy this little sketchbook mouse I enjoyed drawing whilst in the middle of some intense book work a few months ago. I love using my sketchbook to create characters without thinking too hard about them. I generally don’t pencil anything (like with this drawing) and find colouring and layering with copic markers incredibly meditative.

Looking forward to more sketchbook time soon I hope!

No Such Thing As A Fanzine

Possibly the highlight of 2024 for me was getting to see my favourite podcast (No Such Thing As A Fish) live and even meeting the hosts after the show!

I've been planning on making a fanzine about NSTAAF for aaaaaaaaages (I have a very detailed notes document on my phone with all the things I plan to do). Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fully realise my dreams of the in-depth, lovingly crafted, interactive fanzine due to still needing to spend most of my time getting the book coloured. But thanks to fellow Fish fan Owen, we managed to cobble to together a little 6 page "Which Member of Fish are you?" zine (plus bonus fold out Episode Name Generator!).

I managed to pluck up the courage to gift each of the members a copy of the zine at the post-show signing, and they even mentioned the zine on a real episode of the actual podcast (Episode 561).

Suffice to say, I was chuffed!

I still hope to make the full zine at some point, but until then, if you're a secret NSTAAF fan (or know someone who is), I've popped a free digital version of the zine up on my online shop for folks to download. 

Comics Cave Continues

A cartoon panel of two people standing on a beach, one with long wavy hair and wearing a stripy orange shirt shaking the other person who has short brown hair and wearing a baggy red button up shirt. The person in the orange top is saying “Ahh, nonsesne, you’re great at drawing!

I’m crawling out from my comics hermit cave to share a panel from a recently finished page of my upcoming graphic novel, Oh Brother.

The deadlines have been crunchy, so I’ve going to head back to the cave now. But I’m hoping to pop in over the next few weeks and share a few snippets of the book when I can. I’m excited about how the colours are looking and can’t wait to share more with you all!

Jammin’ Jar

A sticker of cartoon jar of strawberry jam blowing a mean saxophone. The Jam Jar is wearing green shoes and has a pronounced butt. The sticker is propped up against a shelf of books.

New sticker alert 3! I’ll be at @zinawarriorprintfest tomorrow (12 Oct, 11-4pm, @mod_museum) hocking my comics, badges and ✨new stickers✨. Thanks as always to @radstickers for turning my sticker dreams into sticker realities.

This is my last event for the year before I hunker down and smash out the last stage of my book, so come say 👋 (and I can even show you a little preview of chapter 1 of Oh Brother)!

Edith

A sticker of a cute pink, one eyed, fluffy monster with six arms and cool green boots holding a yellow blanket over themselves. The sticker is sitting on a background of a orange woollen blanket.

New sticker alert 2! I’ll be at @zinawarriorprintfest tomorrow (12 Oct, 11-4pm, @mod_museum) hocking my comics, badges and ✨new stickers✨. Thanks as always to @radstickers for turning my sticker dreams into sticker realities.

This is my last event for the year before I hunker down and smash out the last stage of my book, so come say 👋 (and I can even show you a little preview of chapter 1 of Oh Brother)!

Adventure Bat

A sticker of a running cartoon anthropomorphic bat in glasses, stripy shirt, cargo pants and a backpack, on top of bark chips.

New sticker alert! I’ll be at @zinawarriorprintfest tomorrow (12 Oct, 11-4pm, @mod_museum) hocking my comics, badges and ✨new stickers✨. Thanks as always to @radstickers for turning my sticker dreams into sticker realities.

This is my last event for the year before I hunker down and smash out the last stage of my book, so come say 👋 (and I can even show you a little preview of chapter 1 of Oh Brother)!