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Award-winning comic creator.
NAP COMIX now funding on Kickstarter:
tinyurl.com/napcomixks
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Rachael Smith @ Thought Bubble - Comixology Hall D5 @rachaelsmith.bsky.social · 9d
My new book NAP COMIX is available to pre-order on Kickstarter!

It includes the first year's worth of comics from the webcomic, as well as LOADS of exclusive content.

Please take a look here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

It's the perfect book for any new parent/experienced parent/parent-to-be! 💗
What's in the book? -Every comic from the first year of Henry's life -An intro and outro* -Comics about pregnancy* -Advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time* -Comics about giving birth* -Comics from the first 4 months of Henry's life* -Comics from the current day as Henry is about to turn 3!* 200 pages of wonder, sleep deprivation, heartbreak, joy, surviving and thriving. *Content exclusive to the book Please visit tinyurl.com/napcomixks for more info! A 5-panel comic Panel 1) Capton: the 4am feed with Henry can be very lonely. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front of a pitch black window. Henry: Sip sip sip Panel 2) Caption: I try to think of others that are also awake at that time like...nocturnal animals? Two mice are looking for food. Mouse 1: Found a berry Mouse 2: Nice Panel 3) Caption: Students studying for a test? A student is studying a maths textbook. Panel 4) Caption: And of course...people doing the same thing as me. A parent gives a baby a bottle in front of a pitch black window. Baby: Sip sip sip Panel 5) Caption: When I think about them, I feel much less alone. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front on a window filled with stars. A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: Since having a baby, my world has become much smaller. Rachael sits with Henry, she is talking to someone on her laptop Laptop: Are you going to New York Comic Con? Rachael: Sorry, no! Panel 2) Caption: But in other ways... Rachael looking at Henry's face Panel 3) Caption: It has never felt... Close up on Henry's face Panel 4) Caption: So huge. Close up on Henry's big blue eye. A 2-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: A few months ago: Henry is gently stroking Rachael's face Rachael: Aaaaa Rob he's stroking my face! Rob: (Off-screen) Aw! Panel 2) Caption: Now Same shot but Rachael looks non-plussed as Henry is not pulling at her eyelids, nostrils and mouth.
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #344

Pals, we have 6 DAYS LEFT on our NAP COMIX Kickstarter! Please check it out here before it's too late: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

We also just UNLOCKED THE 1ST STRETCH GOAL! Which means the book will have spot varnish on the cover and french flaps! It's going to be such a pretty book!
A drawing of Henry napping in the middle of a messy living room. It looks very peaceful. STRETCH GOALS £8,000 A Fancy Book! Spot varnish and french flaps added to the wraparound cover. -UNLOCKED! £10,000 A Bookplate! All physical reward tiers will come with an exclusive hand signed and numbered bookplate. £12,000 Extra Goodies! All physical reward tiers will come with stickers and colouring sheets.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Less that £100 until we reach the first stretch goal! Thank you so much everyone! xxx www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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averyhill.bsky.social
2025 Gift Recommendations! For fantasy/mystery readers: Who Killed Nessie? by @paulcornell.bsky.social & @rachaelsmith.bsky.social.
“Cornell and Smith have a sparkling creative chemistry... perfect storytelling synthesis.” - @brokenfrontier.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/2326v4kk
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
ONE WEEK TO GO on the NAP COMIX Kickstarter!

I thought I'd show you the three reward tiers we have – we've kept it very simple. Check out how Very Reasonably Priced they are!

Head over to: tinyurl.com/napcomixks to claim yours before it's too late!
The three Nap Comix Kickstarter Reward Tiers. Nap Comix – Digital £7 A PDF copy of Nap Comix sent straight to your email Nap Comix – Physical £13 A beautiful, physical, paperback copy of Nap Comix sent straight to your door. PLUS a digital copy sent to your email. Nap Comix – Signed & Sketched In £20 A beautiful, physical, paperback copy of Nap Comix that Rachael has lovingly signed and sketched in sent straight to your door. PLUS a digital copy sent to your email.
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #343

We have 8 DAYS TO GO on our NAP COMIX Kickstarter! Please check it out here before it's too late!: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Much love xxx
Panel 1) Rachael and Henry lying in the big bed together. Henry is eating a banana. Rachael: I love you, Henry Panel 2) Henry looks at Rachael Panel 3) Henry looks back at his banana Henry: I very like you, mummy. Panel 4) Rachael looks a bit put out. Henry eats his banana. Panel 5) Rachael looks calm again. Henry looks at her with a mouthful of banana. Rachael: Actually, you know what? I'll take it. 8 days to go on the Kickstarter!
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
"Throw all your parenting books away — Rachael Smith‘s Nap Comix will be your ideal guide to getting through everything parenthood throws at you."

What an opening line! Wow!

Read the rest of the article by the wonderful Richard Bruton here: comicon.com/2025/11/10/k...

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November 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #342

We have 10 DAYS TO GO on our NAP COMIX Kickstarter! Get involved here to avoid disappointment: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Much love xxx
Panel 1) Henry in bed. Rachael: (offscreen) Do you want Simba? Duggee? Skeleton Bob? Henry: I want Stitch! Rachael: Ah, OK! Panel 2) Rachael has passed Stitch to Henry Henry: Cuddle with Stitch! Rachael: Aw! Panel 3) Henry strokes Stitch's cheek Panel 4) Henry: Your hair is bootiful. Rachael: (offscreen) Oh... Panel 5) Rachael: (offscreen) Sh...should I give you two some space? Henry: Night night, mummy!
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
OH MY GOSH folks I have been so poorly–I'm sorry this comic is a day late.

BUT I did manage to record a podcast last night & it has already been expertly edited & published here: geeksyndicate.libsyn.com/gsn-podcast-... I was so pleased to talk with pals Barry and Stace, please check it out!

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A five-panel comic Panel 1) Rachael is lying on the floor. Henry is running in. Henry: Mummy what are you doing?! Rachael: Mummy's a bit poorly, sweetheart. She's just having a minute. Panel 2) Henry looking at Rachael Henry: Which bit is poorly?? Rachael: My tummy is... Panel 3) Henry climbing on top of Rachael Rachael: Oh, baby, this really isn't a good time for you to jump on me- Panel 4) Henry has plopped himself down on Rachael to give her a cuddle Rachael: Oh... Panel 5) They cuddle.
November 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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geeksyndicate.bsky.social
Good morning all, and welcome to the latest ep of Stace & Barry In The Morning!

This month we are joined by a very special guest; extremely lovely lady and award-winning comic creator, Rachael Smith! geeksyndicate.libsyn.com/gsn-podcast-... @rachaelsmith.bsky.social @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
Geek Syndicate: GSN PODCAST: Stace and Barry in the Morning – Season 6 Episode 5
Good morning all, and welcome to the latest episode of Stace & Barry In The Morning! This month we are joined by a very special guest; extremely lovely lady and award-winning comic creator, Rachae...
geeksyndicate.libsyn.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Sorry no Nap Comix today - I've had STOMACH FLU! Yay! 👍 BUT I am feeling much better now - just recorded a very fun podcast which I hope you will hear soon :) And I will have a new comix for you tomorrow xxx

In the meantime why not take a look at the kickstarter? Pwease? tinyurl.com/napcomixks
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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chrissywilliams.bsky.social
GOLDEN RAGE: MOTHER KNOWS BEST is out in comics shops today!!! Waaaaahhhhhhh!!!! Love to the whole Golden Rage team - @laurenknight.bsky.social @sofiedodgson.bsky.social @beccasee.bsky.social @joamettegil.bsky.social @erikaschnatz.bsky.social @imagecomics.com ❤️❤️❤️
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
My last event of 2025 is the legendary THOUGHT BUBBLE FESTIVAL (@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social) where I am delighted to be a special guest.

Find me at table D-5 Comixology Hall (I've made you a handy map, look!)

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Rachael's guest announcement on the Thought Bubble website. There's an image of the front cover of Rachael's book WHO KILLED NESSIE? A map of the Comixology Hall at Thought Bubble. Rachael will be at table D-5.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
NAP COMIX! #340

If you haven't already, please check out the Kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Thank you, everyone, for your support so far!
R xxx
A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Henry is pointing at his potty, Rachael and Rob are looking. Henry: Mummy! Daddy! My poo looks like a house! Panel 2) Rachael and Rob look into the potty. Rachael: It...does? (*it did not) Rob: A house? Who lives there? Panel 3) Henry thinks. Henry: Mmm...a TRUMP! Panel 4) Rachael laughing, Rob looking sarcastic. Rachael: Hahaha! Rob: Wow, Henry. Scathing political dialogue there.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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brokenfrontier.bsky.social
THOUGHT BUBBLE MONTH review! Who Killed Nessie? – @paulcornell.bsky.social & @rachaelsmith.bsky.social’s Cryptozoological Murder Mystery Beautifully Explores Ideas of Finding Your Place in the World. From @averyhill.bsky.social. @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social www.brokenfrontier.com/who-killed-n...
Who Killed Nessie? - Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith's Cryptozoological Murder Mystery Beautifully Explores Ideas of Finding Your Place in the World – Broken Frontier
Broken Frontier's Andy Oliver looks at 'Who Killed Nessie?' by Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith, published by Avery Hill.
www.brokenfrontier.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Gorgeous
newyorker.com The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 9d
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Hi friends, if you wouldn’t mind re-posting my pinned post for me then that would be PRETTY GREAT OF YOU thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
November 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
My new book NAP COMIX is available to pre-order on Kickstarter!

It includes the first year's worth of comics from the webcomic, as well as LOADS of exclusive content.

Please take a look here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

It's the perfect book for any new parent/experienced parent/parent-to-be! 💗
What's in the book? -Every comic from the first year of Henry's life -An intro and outro* -Comics about pregnancy* -Advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time* -Comics about giving birth* -Comics from the first 4 months of Henry's life* -Comics from the current day as Henry is about to turn 3!* 200 pages of wonder, sleep deprivation, heartbreak, joy, surviving and thriving. *Content exclusive to the book Please visit tinyurl.com/napcomixks for more info! A 5-panel comic Panel 1) Capton: the 4am feed with Henry can be very lonely. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front of a pitch black window. Henry: Sip sip sip Panel 2) Caption: I try to think of others that are also awake at that time like...nocturnal animals? Two mice are looking for food. Mouse 1: Found a berry Mouse 2: Nice Panel 3) Caption: Students studying for a test? A student is studying a maths textbook. Panel 4) Caption: And of course...people doing the same thing as me. A parent gives a baby a bottle in front of a pitch black window. Baby: Sip sip sip Panel 5) Caption: When I think about them, I feel much less alone. Rachael breastfeeding Henry in front on a window filled with stars. A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: Since having a baby, my world has become much smaller. Rachael sits with Henry, she is talking to someone on her laptop Laptop: Are you going to New York Comic Con? Rachael: Sorry, no! Panel 2) Caption: But in other ways... Rachael looking at Henry's face Panel 3) Caption: It has never felt... Close up on Henry's face Panel 4) Caption: So huge. Close up on Henry's big blue eye. A 2-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: A few months ago: Henry is gently stroking Rachael's face Rachael: Aaaaa Rob he's stroking my face! Rob: (Off-screen) Aw! Panel 2) Caption: Now Same shot but Rachael looks non-plussed as Henry is not pulling at her eyelids, nostrils and mouth.
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
NAP COMIX! #339

If you haven't already, please check out the Kickstarter here: tinyurl.com/napcomixks

Thank you, everyone, for your support so far!
R xxx

p.s. Sorry I'm posting this one so late in the day. I've been super ill! AGAIN!
A 7-panel comic Panel 1) Caption: Henry was a pumpkin for his first trick-or-treating experience. Henry dressed as a pumpkin Panel 2) Caption: We went round the neighbourhood with our next-door-neighbours, who have two kids, who are a bit older than Henry, and both of whom Henry is a bit in awe of. Three kids excitedly walking together while the grown ups keep a happy eye on them behind. Panel 3) Caption: At home we had practised what Henry was supposed to say... Henry chatting excitedly to Rachael Henry: Trick-or-treat! Happy Halloween! Thank you! Panel 4) Caption: But, at every single door... A woman is answering the door with a bowl of sweets in her arms Woman: Well, hello there! Panel 5) Caption: SILENCE The three kids are looking up with vacant expresions. Panel 6) A closer shot of the woman with the sweets, she's getting some sweets out ready to give to the kids. Woman: Well, here you are... Panel 7) The kids scuttle away back to the grown ups, who are shouting back to the woman. Grown up: Thank you! Grown up 2: Sorry! Grown up 3: Happy Halloween!
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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kilowogcore.bsky.social
Heya poozers! I wuz asked ta' listen to an' review @The Holmwood Foundation, a queer horror podcast. I ain't gettin' paid for this, so this is gonna be my real thoughts.

I'm writin' this at past 2 AM, because I couldn't stop until I'd listened to all 7 episodes. It's that good.
October 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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georgiacooked.bsky.social
If we don't hit our goal (which is looking increasingly likely), we cannot make season two.

Even if you can't donate, a share or review goes so far. This is a project Fio and I are so proud of, and we really want to see it through to the end.

Season one is already available for free online!
The Holmwood Foundation - Season Two
Season Two of the horror-fiction audio drama about possession, queer identity, and Dracula's severed head!
www.kickstarter.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
This is today!
Come see us!
Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith will be signing copies of WHO KILLED NESSIE? at Close Encounters, Bedford on Saturday 1st November 12:00pm - 15:30pm
November 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Aaaaaaa thank you, Alex! :D
(sorry I tried to chop your head off...bit awkward)
notanotheralex.bsky.social alex moore @notanotheralex.bsky.social · 14d
the real comic-con is the friends we made along the way 🥲

the wonderful @rachaelsmith.bsky.social will be signing #comics this saturday at Bedford’s Close Encounters. she will absolulty NOT try to decapitate you with a giant axe I PROMISE.

also kickstarting now; tinyurl.com/napcomixks
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #338

So cosy :3

Thank you to everyone who's backed the Kickstarter so far – we need £393 more to reach our first stretch goal...so exciting! tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Rachael, Rob, Henry, and Rufus are all snuggled in bed reading books. Caption: Slow mornings with you are my favourite.
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
I'm doing a signing this Saturday 1st November!

It's at Close Encounters in Bedford from 12pm - 3.30pm with the wonderful Paul Cornell. We'll be signing copies of our book WHO KILLED NESSIE? (and other books of ours too, if you like!)

Come see us! xxx
Paul Cornell & Rachael Smith will be signing copies od WHO KILLED NESSIE? at Close Encounters, Beford on Saturday 1st November 12:00 - 15:30pm
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
rachaelsmith.bsky.social
Nap Comix #337

Stories are hard.

Thank you to everyone who's backed the Kickstarter so far – we need £513 more to reach our first stretch goal...do you think we'll make it?? So exciting! tinyurl.com/napcomixks
Panel 1) Henry coming over to Rachael with something small in his hand. Henry: Mummy can you read DIS? Panel 2) A closer look at what's in Henry's hand. It's a jigsaw piece that has three flowers on it. Panel 3) Rachael taking the jigsaw piece and looking unsure. Rachael: Uhhhh sure! Panel 4) Rachael sitting on the floor with Henry to tell the story. Rachael: Once upon a time there were three flowers called...uh...Lily, Daisy and...Minty. Lily said: “Let's grow really big!” and Daisy said: “Let's grow really small”, and Minty said: “Let's grow however we want!” And then they all said: “Yaaaaaay!” Panel 5) Rachael looks worried as Henry thinks about the story. Rachael: (thinking) Wow...that was a shit story... Panel 6) Same shot but Henry is happily shouting and Rachael looks relieved. Henry: Tell it again! Rachael: (thinking) Oh!
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 AM