Gemma Crisp
"Happiness is more than a job title or salary."
Gemma Crisp developed her love of books and magazines while growing up on a sheep farm in the middle of Tasmania in the prehistoric days before the internet. It wasn't until she'd hit the bright lights of London some years later that she realised she could get paid to write about mascara, threesomes and celebrities (not necessarily in that order!).
After acing her first magazine internship, thanks to being a photocopying and coffee-fetching ninja, Gemma moved to Sydney and has spent the last 12 years working for some of Australia's glossiest magazines, including New Woman, Girlfriend, OK!, Cosmopolitan Bride and NW.
She popped her editorship cherry at teen bible DOLLY and until December 2012, was the editor of the iconic title, CLEO, where she spent her days fending off wannabe Eligible Bachelors, wrangling celebrity publicists, attempting to craft the perfect coverline and trying not to buy more shoes.
GEMMA CRISP ANSWERS BOOKTOPIA'S TEN TERRIFYING QUESTIONS HERE
After acing her first magazine internship, thanks to being a photocopying and coffee-fetching ninja, Gemma moved to Sydney and has spent the last 12 years working for some of Australia's glossiest magazines, including New Woman, Girlfriend, OK!, Cosmopolitan Bride and NW.
She popped her editorship cherry at teen bible DOLLY and until December 2012, was the editor of the iconic title, CLEO, where she spent her days fending off wannabe Eligible Bachelors, wrangling celebrity publicists, attempting to craft the perfect coverline and trying not to buy more shoes.
GEMMA CRISP ANSWERS BOOKTOPIA'S TEN TERRIFYING QUESTIONS HERE
What kind of writing is Gemma Crisp known for?
She is best known for magazine journalism and editorial work focused on women's lifestyle topics, including beauty, relationships and celebrity culture.
Has Gemma Crisp published books or novels?
The provided profile highlights her magazine and editorial career and does not list any book or novel publications.
Which magazines has she written for or edited?
She has worked for New Woman, Girlfriend, OK!, Cosmopolitan Bride, NW and DOLLY, and served as editor of CLEO until December 2012.
Are there recurring themes in her work I should expect?
Yes. Her work commonly covers beauty, celebrity and pop culture, relationships and general women's lifestyle subjects.
Where should I start if I want to read her work?
Start with her magazine features and issues from outlets where she worked, especially CLEO from her editorship period and pieces in New Woman, Girlfriend or OK!. Look for bylines under her name in those publications.