Georgia Dunn

Georgia Dunn is an American cartoonist and author best known for creating the webcomic and book series "Breaking Cat News," which features cats reporting on household events as news anchors. Her work began as a personal Facebook post in 2014, where she drew her cats reporting on daily activities in a news broadcast style. The concept gained viral popularity online, leading to a dedicated website and eventual syndication through Andrews McMeel Universal. "Breaking Cat News" was published as a book collection in 2016, followed by additional volumes including "Lupin Leaps In" and "Is It Local?" The series combines Dunn's background in journalism with her observational humor about cat behavior and domestic life. Before her success with Breaking Cat News, Dunn worked as a newspaper reporter and created other comics including "Mog & Bird." She continues to produce the Breaking Cat News comic strip while residing in New England with her family and cats who serve as the inspiration for her work.

Readers know Dunn primarily through her "Breaking Cat News" webcomic and books. On Goodreads, her books maintain 4.5+ star averages across hundreds of reviews. Readers appreciate: - Her accurate depiction of cat behavior and personalities - The gentle humor suitable for all ages - Her watercolor illustration style - How she captures both feline and human family dynamics Common criticism focuses on: - Collections containing previously published online content - Some find the premise too simple/repetitive - Limited appeal for non-cat owners Ratings breakdown: Amazon: 4.8/5 (1,200+ reviews) Goodreads: 4.52/5 (2,000+ ratings) Reader comment examples: "She nails exactly how cats think and act" - Amazon review "My kids request these books nightly" - Goodreads user "The reporting angle is brilliant" - Amazon review "Perfect for anyone who lives with cats" - Goodreads user

Breaking Cat News: Cats Reporting on the News that Matters to Cats - A collection of comics following Elvis, Puck, and Lupin as cat news reporters covering household events from a feline perspective.

Breaking Cat News: And Everything Feline - The second volume of cat-themed comics continues the news reporting adventures of the cat trio as they investigate daily household happenings.

Breaking Cat News: Take It Away TOMMY! - The third installment focuses on Tommy, a new cat reporter joining the news team, as they cover stories about moving to a new house and adjusting to changes.

Lupin Leaps In: A Breaking Cat News Adventure - A graphic novel following the cats as they investigate mysterious noises in the basement and report on various household mysteries.

Breaking Cat News: A Cat's Eye View of Politics - The cats report on household politics and democracy while dealing with new kittens joining their news team.