Zines and comics Georges has been creating
Invincible Summer since 2000, and has published 23 issues of the zine. It is an autobiographical diary comic that narrates the events of the period of her life following her move from Kansas to Portland at age 19. The work is largely a product of the excitement the artist felt toward multiple aspects of her new surroundings, from the "zine scene" the city offered to the "vegan food" Georges also notes that in
Invincible Summer, she can see herself "growing up," and can "trace" different moments in her life as she was "figuring out how to live a little better all the time." The first eight issues of
Invincible Summer were collected by Tugboat Press in 2004, with the addition of a second volume (issues 9-14) published in 2008 by
Microcosm Publishing. The artist also co-edited the zine
Coffeeshop Crushes alongside Jon Van Oast. The publication has been described as a comical compilation of tales of romantic interactions that occur between servers and customers in coffee shops. a collection of stories, illustrations, and advice created as a result of the artist's work with
senior citizens at the Marie Smith Center in
Portland, Oregon. Georges also creates diary comics and produces comic series. One such series, which Georges still continues to work on, is called
Anonymous Fuzzball and depicts animals in group therapy settings, "delivering their own experience, strength, and hope."
Graphic novels In January 2013, Georges' graphic memoir,
Calling Dr. Laura, was released by
Mariner Books. The novel depicts the events following the author's visit to a palm reader at age twenty-three, where she is told by the psychic there that her father is not actually dead like her family claimed years ago. In light of this news, the author is "sent into a tailspin about her identity," and endeavors to find out the truth, recounting the occurrences of her childhood and grappling with feelings of uncertainty. Eventually, Georges' sister reveals that her real father is still alive, but has been kept secret by other members of her family. At the same time, the author is navigating the waters of a new romance, and finds her only companion is a chicken named Mabel, so she decides to call a radio show host (Dr.
Laura Schlessinger) for guidance.
Calling Dr. Laura explores the themes of truth, secrecy, and family dynamics and is described as a "part coming-of-age story," "part coming-out story." In July 2017, Georges released
Fetch, a graphic memoir that focuses on the relationship between the author and her dog. Originally purchased by a sixteen-year-old Georges as a gift for her then-boyfriend Tom, Beija is a "dysfunctional shar-pei/corgi mix," that proves to be the "one constant" in the author's life for the next sixteen years. The work follows the lives and adventures of the steadfast companions as they age, encounter new experiences and individuals, and face numerous challenges alongside one another.
Collaborations Georges' illustrations have been found in
The Rock n Roll Camp for Girls (
Chronicle Books),
Food & Booze (
Tin House Press),
Baby Remember My Name (
Carroll & Graf), ''It's So You
(Seal Press), and Bitch'' magazine.
Additional creative projects Georges also creates illustrations, portraits, calendars, and prints of animals. Primarily featuring cats and dogs, these works are both displayed and sold on her website and others. Additionally, Georges has created and produced over 130 episodes of her podcast,
Sagittarian Matters. The podcast is hosted by Georges and frequently welcomes guest interviews and co-hosts. The episodes are themed according to a wide variety of topics, with veganism, queer identity, feminism, pets, and cartooning remaining some of the most prevalent.
Influences and impact Additionally, in
Invincible Summer, Georges cites
Lynda Barry and
Lisa Carver as some of her favorite artists and authors. Regarding her focus on illustrating animals, Georges has elaborated on the significant roles they have played as steadfast companions throughout her life. Consequently, much of her work seeks to reflect "the emotional life of animals," and one of her primary goals is to "help animals" through her art. The creator emphasizes the importance of persistence and creating art "because you love it." == Teaching and extracurricular work ==