Great to see old friend of BF Kay Medaglia back with their new book Comic Therapy from SelfMadeHero. Sounds like just the kind of project we all need in 2026. Full details in the press release below.
Comic Therapy
Meditations for Reflection
By Kay Medaglia
Hardback 128pp/ Colour ISBN: 9781914224393
PRICE: UK £13.99 / US $18.99 / CAN $23.99
Publication date: 2 April 2026 (UK) / 26 May 2026 (US)
From the creator of the popular series One Year Wiser, this unique collection of short comic strips is designed to offer moments of calm wellbeing and thoughtful reflection while lifting readers’ spirits with lighthearted humour.
In Comic Therapy, readers will find a range of comic strips that blend heartwarming messages and gentle wit, creating a space where readers can unwind, laugh, and feel inspired – all within a few panels.
The charm of this collection of homely homilies lies in its ability to address real-life challenges with a sense of optimism, focusing on themes like self-compassion, resilience, and mindfulness. Each of its beautifully imagined sequences serves as a temporary retreat from the pressures and anxieties of daily life, with each page offering a blend of encouragement and humour. By using visual storytelling, Comic Therapy engages readers in a non-intrusive yet impactful way, inviting them to pause, smile, and reconnect with their inner calm.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking for a momentary escape, a laugh in tough times, or a much-needed boost of positivity. Whether read all at once or savoured a little at a time, Comic Therapy builds into a toolkit of emotional wellness, and a perfect go-to for personal reflection, or to share with a friend in need of a cheerful lift.
Into a world filled with noise, Comic Therapy sends a quiet voice of compelling reassurance, reminding us that it’s always okay to pause, reflect, and enjoy a light-hearted moment.
Personal statement from Kay Medaglia (extracted from the introduction of the book)
“At the beginning of this very tumultuous decade, I was really struggling with my mental health. Then, in the summer of 2024, I went on a trip to Bali and, like a scene out of Eat, Pray, Love, the wounds of the previous years seemed to heal and I found the steps I needed to take to climb out of the darkness and bear a bit of light. Bali taught me the importance of spirituality in every aspect of one’s life, it taught me the importance of eating nourishing whole foods, and it taught me that being authentic to oneself is the only route to lasting peace in one’s heart.
“So that’s how I used Comic Therapy to uplift myself out of the gutter of self-despair back into the light of loving kindness. It was quite a journey to get here but that journey isn’t over yet, as now it’s time for you to play your part.
“These comics are meant to be a starting-off point, an invitation. The different ideas are here for you to take and meditate on while you go about your life, to help you feel less alone. You can use them to help develop your own spiritual insights and then, hopefully, go out and share your ideas with others. Uplift those around you and help create more love, kindness, compassion, and peace in a world that is in constant need of it.”
Author Biography
Kay Medaglia is the prolific author and illustrator behind the award-winning four-book One Year Wiser series from SelfMadeHero, and the creator of the best-selling Luna Sol Tarot. They have also contributed to the Huffington Post and the Elephant Journal. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Kay has lived in the UK for the past 18 years.
