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Rachael Smith

@rachaelsmith.bsky.social

Award-winning comic creator. QUARANTINE COMIX, WIRED UP WRONG, THE RABBIT, and others. Titan | Boom! | The New Yorker | Mad Cave Studios. Posting NAP COMIX Mon,Wed,Fri! She/her. Rep'd by @watsonlittle.bsky.social

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NAP COMIX! #303

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Sorry this one's late. Again. It's been a rough time. I'm hoping I won't have to take another hiatus on these comics but please don't be mad if I do.

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

05.08.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œIt’s just a tool! People used to hate on photoshop too.”

Take away my photoshop, take away my tablets, I can still draw. Take away your plagiarism machine and what are you gonna do? Shout prompts at me?

02.08.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 12421    πŸ” 3812    πŸ’¬ 146    πŸ“Œ 104

Hamish thank you so so much for this incredibly thoughtful response aaaah!! I'm gonna look up ALL the things you've mentioned :3

01.08.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A 9-panel comic

Panel 1)
Title: Thank you: July 2025

Panel 2)
Caption: Thank you calpol
Henry, looking grumpy, being given a tiny spoonful of medicine

Panel 3)
Caption: Thank you coffee
Rachael, looking grumpy, holding a cup of coffee

Panel 4)
Caption: Thank you fluffy romance comics on webtoon
Rachael reading on her phone in bed
Rachael: Eee they kissed

Panel 5)
Caption: Thank you Rob
Rob giving Rachael a hug

Panel 6)
Caption: Thank you Rufus
Rufus purring sitting on Rachael's lap

Panel 7)
Caption: Thank you NHS
Rachael looking ill and very panicked on the phone
Person on the phone: You're going to be OK. You're doing all the right things.

Panel 8)
Caption: Thank you sunshine
Rachael walking Henry along in his pram in the sunshine.

Panel 9)
Caption: Thank you rain
Rachael walking Henry along in his pram in the rain.

A 9-panel comic Panel 1) Title: Thank you: July 2025 Panel 2) Caption: Thank you calpol Henry, looking grumpy, being given a tiny spoonful of medicine Panel 3) Caption: Thank you coffee Rachael, looking grumpy, holding a cup of coffee Panel 4) Caption: Thank you fluffy romance comics on webtoon Rachael reading on her phone in bed Rachael: Eee they kissed Panel 5) Caption: Thank you Rob Rob giving Rachael a hug Panel 6) Caption: Thank you Rufus Rufus purring sitting on Rachael's lap Panel 7) Caption: Thank you NHS Rachael looking ill and very panicked on the phone Person on the phone: You're going to be OK. You're doing all the right things. Panel 8) Caption: Thank you sunshine Rachael walking Henry along in his pram in the sunshine. Panel 9) Caption: Thank you rain Rachael walking Henry along in his pram in the rain.

NAP COMIX! #302

Sorry this one's late. I've been a bit poorly and so has Henry. We are doing OK. I'm staying positive and grateful ❀

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

01.08.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aaaa thank you BOTH <3 xxx

31.07.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, AJ xxx

31.07.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please give me your recommendations for romances in any media that have made you blush irl. I want really lovely, cute, feel good, fluffy, lovey-dovey stuff that you've not been able to stop thinking about. Novels/comics/webcomics/anything. TYIA xxx

31.07.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0
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A message to the UK comic book creators of colour: Have you at any point applied for a DYCP grant from Arts Council England? If you have applied and have been successful (or not), please inbox me with your experience. Ta. Xx

31.07.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
I hope that
throughout this ordeal
I have been a good example
of a sad grown up

I hope you have seen 
that it's good to cry
To take time
To process
To accept help

And to love
and love
and love

I hope that throughout this ordeal I have been a good example of a sad grown up I hope you have seen that it's good to cry To take time To process To accept help And to love and love and love

NAP COMIX! #301

A good example of a sad grown up.

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

30.07.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nigel of @mayamada.com sits down with acclaimed creators @rachaelsmith.bsky.social and @paulcornell.bsky.social to talk about their cryptid-themed graphic novel mystery, Who Killed Nessie?

Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/trPYRm1...

30.07.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

October! Pls sign up at the link above to be reminded nearer the time :)

28.07.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I got my comp copies of WHO KILLED NESSIE from @averyhill.bsky.social and they look so so good!

These beauties are available for preorder right here:
averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/who-...

Yay!

28.07.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A 4-panel comic

Panel 1)
Rachael and Rob are kneeling down, showing Henry his new car seat.
Rob: Look, Henry, we got you a new car seat

Panel 2)
Henry is clambering into it excitedly.
Rachael (off screen): Ooh, need some help, pal?
Henry: No.

Panel 3)
Henry is sitting in his car seat.
Henry: Haha! Look, mummy, I'm a BIG BOY!

Panel 4)
Rachael and Rob look at Henry (off screen). Rob is smiling and giving two thumbs-up. Rachael looks distraught.

A 4-panel comic Panel 1) Rachael and Rob are kneeling down, showing Henry his new car seat. Rob: Look, Henry, we got you a new car seat Panel 2) Henry is clambering into it excitedly. Rachael (off screen): Ooh, need some help, pal? Henry: No. Panel 3) Henry is sitting in his car seat. Henry: Haha! Look, mummy, I'm a BIG BOY! Panel 4) Rachael and Rob look at Henry (off screen). Rob is smiling and giving two thumbs-up. Rachael looks distraught.

NAP COMIX! #300

Where did my tiny baby go...?

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

28.07.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg thank you so much for sharing this πŸ₯Ήβ€οΈ she looks so comfy! Xxxx

27.07.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cartoon illustration of Godzilla planting trees after destroying a city. Caption reads "His favorite thing about flattening a city was planting the garden after."

A cartoon illustration of Godzilla planting trees after destroying a city. Caption reads "His favorite thing about flattening a city was planting the garden after."

Sustainable Kaiju. #grickledoodle #godzilla #kaiju #sustainable #climatechange #cartoon #art #drawing #funny

25.07.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 752    πŸ” 219    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 7

Three of these lil kitties left! :3
ko-fi.com/rachaelsmith...

25.07.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Henry and Rufus playing the keyboard together.

Henry and Rufus playing the keyboard together.

NAP COMIX! #299

The cutest collaboration.

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

#napcomix #autobiocomics #mumlife #catcomics #diarycomics #quarantinecomix #newmum #autobiocomic #diarycomic #babycomic

25.07.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hi friends,

I'm (hopefully) going to be able to go back to work properly next week so this is probably the last drop of watercolour healing cats! I managed to do 10 this time!

Please take a look at them here: ko-fi.com/rachaelsmith...

(1/2)

23.07.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you so much! xxx

23.07.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been able to spend a lil bit more time on these ones so I'm charging a smidge more for them. Please no one get mad I can't handle it.

As always, no obligation at all - and if you'd rather just buy me a 'kofi' that is super cool too!

Thanks so much, I'm glad to be getting better <3

(2/2)

23.07.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hi friends,

I'm (hopefully) going to be able to go back to work properly next week so this is probably the last drop of watercolour healing cats! I managed to do 10 this time!

Please take a look at them here: ko-fi.com/rachaelsmith...

(1/2)

23.07.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
Panel 1)
Rachael and Henry are reading a 'Rupert the Bear' annual together
Henry: I like Rupert.
Rachael: Aw, me too, pal.

Panel 2)
Henry: I want to meet Rupert.
Rachael: Gosh, that'd be nice, huh?

Panel 3)
Henry: I want to BE Rupert
Rachael: OK...maybe we should go back to Julia Donaldson for a bit, eh?

Panel 1) Rachael and Henry are reading a 'Rupert the Bear' annual together Henry: I like Rupert. Rachael: Aw, me too, pal. Panel 2) Henry: I want to meet Rupert. Rachael: Gosh, that'd be nice, huh? Panel 3) Henry: I want to BE Rupert Rachael: OK...maybe we should go back to Julia Donaldson for a bit, eh?

NAP COMIX! #298

If you're unfamiliar with Rupert the Bear it's a very wholesome British comic strip that's been going since the 1920s! We're big fans here. Maybe too big.

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

23.07.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The Lionesses might actually inspire me to get into football so help me god

22.07.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A 5-panel comic

Panel 1)
Rachael is talking to Henry
Rachael: Hey Henry guess what?

Panel 2)
Rachael: I love you!

Panel 3)
Henry is smiling and thinking

Panel 4)
Henry: Mummy guess what?
Rachael: What?

Panel 5)
Henry: (holding up a monster truck) I have a monster truck
Rachael: Haha! Nice!

A 5-panel comic Panel 1) Rachael is talking to Henry Rachael: Hey Henry guess what? Panel 2) Rachael: I love you! Panel 3) Henry is smiling and thinking Panel 4) Henry: Mummy guess what? Rachael: What? Panel 5) Henry: (holding up a monster truck) I have a monster truck Rachael: Haha! Nice!

NAP COMIX! #297

He does say it sometimes I swear.

Read all the NAP COMIX episodes for free:
www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

#napcomix

21.07.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A screengrab from Kickstarter of Rachael's pre-launch page for NAP COMIX. The 'notify me on launch' button is visible and the page already has 119 followers.

A screengrab from Kickstarter of Rachael's pre-launch page for NAP COMIX. The 'notify me on launch' button is visible and the page already has 119 followers.

Hi friends,
A quick reminder: NAP COMIX is coming to Kickstarter this October. Hopefully, with your help we can make my beloved, scribbly webcomic into a BOOK!

You can help today by going to: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix and clicking the 'Notify me on launch' button.

Rachael xxx

20.07.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#BookSky do you like those meet-cute moments in romcoms? When the protagonist finds his perfect partner?

Okay, but what if it keeps happening? How is a guy supposed to choose?

Check out Crisis of Infinite Boyfriends: bit.ly/4eh0Tx6

20.07.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Regie! Xxx

19.07.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh! This looks amazing! One please! πŸ™

18.07.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Coming soon: Nap Comix Bringing the acclaimed webcomic to life in graphic novel form

Please sign up for the Nap Comix Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/flimsykitten/nap-comix

Help me continue to make comics: ko-fi.com/rachaelsmith

#napcomix #autobiocomics #mumlife #catcomics #diarycomics #quarantinecomix #newmum #autobiocomic #diarycomic #babycomic

18.07.2025 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A 2-panel comic

Panel 1)
Henry is looking up at Rachael. He is covered in stickers. There are stickers all over the wall behind him. There are stickers in front of him yet to be stuck.
Henry: Mummy, we need more stickers.

Panel 2)
Rachael is looking back at Henry. She is also covered in stickers.
Rachael: Henry I disagree.

A 2-panel comic Panel 1) Henry is looking up at Rachael. He is covered in stickers. There are stickers all over the wall behind him. There are stickers in front of him yet to be stuck. Henry: Mummy, we need more stickers. Panel 2) Rachael is looking back at Henry. She is also covered in stickers. Rachael: Henry I disagree.

NAP COMIX! #296

Yay a funny one

Read all the NAP COMIX episodes for free:
www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/na...

18.07.2025 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 161    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

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