Mochi, the high-maintenance pug is back with even more adventures, but this time he’s not alone. The comic artist Gemma introduces new characters to her series. Huey and Duey, two other dogs, alongside her children Yellow and Purple. However, the transition from focusing solely on Mochi to expanding the cast was a challenge for Gemma. As she shared, I certainly lost many followers during this shift. I understand though many people followed Mochi and weren’t as interested in the new additions. I can relate to this in real life too which was a bit surprising. But for us, more characters mean more fun. Whether you’ve been following Gemma’s work for a while just discovered it or this is your first introduction we’re excited you joined us! Let’s jump into the post and see what Gemma’s family and Mochi have been up to lately.
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Gemma, the creator behind Mochi’s adventures shared what’s new since her last update. She revealed that she has released two books: Living with Mochi also available in Spanish as Mi Vida con Mochi and Mochi’s Puppyhood. The first book is a compilation of her favorite comics, plus some new content. The second book dives into the exclusive stories of Mochi’s first year detailing how he developed his unique personality and attitude toward life. In addition to the books, Gemma is working on new merchandise including annual calendars, and is excited about the upcoming release of the long-awaited Mochi plushie this fall. Gemma also mentioned that her family now has a Patreon account where fans can be a part of the creative process get monthly goodies and even have a say in the work being created. Patrons also have the chance to participate in meet-ups from time to time. And if you’ve been following along, you may have noticed some new additions to the comic. Gemma’s family has grown and two human girls now make regular appearances in the strip.
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Gemma Gene shared that her comics are largely inspired by real-life experiences. Yes, they are mostly real-life-inspired she explained. I just observe and write down every little anecdote I think could work as a comic. Occasionally, I’ll come across a comment from someone who catches my attention, and I’ll turn it into a comic as well.
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Gemma Gene opened up about the challenges she faces as a comic artist, particularly when it comes to social media. Keeping up with social media is the hardest part she explained. The pace at which platforms require you to produce content, along with adapting to every new feature, is exhausting. I recently decided to stop trying to feed the algorithm. I just want to create good stories and hope they reach people who will appreciate them. Gemma added that her current focus is on improving the quality of her work. The challenge now is really about telling good stories. I started with quick comic strips, which worked great, especially in the beginning. But now, I’m interested in crafting longer more detailed stories. I’m focused on improving both my graphic skills and the storytelling she shared.
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Gemma Gene shared her thoughts on the challenges of transitioning from Mochi-focused comics to family-oriented ones. Not everyone likes kids just as not everyone likes dogs so I get it she admitted. The thing is the comic is really about my life and my vision of my family. Mochi is a huge part of that but my family has evolved and so has the comic.
She acknowledged that the change led to losing followers. Losing followers is just part of the growing pains, unfortunately, Gemma explained. My family looks very different from when the comic started, and the comic reflects that evolution. For Gemma, it’s all about staying true to her personal story and embracing the changes along the way.
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