Napkin People

Now available in iBook format!

2011-10-19T10:38:00.000-07:00

I am SO excited to announce that Blurb is now making my books available in iBooks format for only $2.99 each!

Napkin People
Miss Boo likes black. Mister Boo likes rainbows

Miss Boo likes black. Mister Boo likes rainbows.

2011-03-23T10:29:00.000-07:00

Miss Boo and Mister star in their own children's book! Huzzah!

Miss Boo likes black. Mister Boo likes rainbows. by Written and Illustrated by Roz Martinez | Make Your Own Book

2010-11-30T17:34:00.000-08:00

Remember that book I promised you?
It is now available on Blurb!

The book is 270 pages long, and it is available in softcover and hardcover formats.
Every comic is included with original caption!
Also includes all new commentary!

Here is your teaser/preview:

Napkin People by Roz Martinez | Make Your Own Book

A year in the making

2010-09-10T00:35:00.000-07:00

You! Yes, You! Thank you for reading "Napkin People"!

I would especially like to thank:

Karl and Heather who were insistent that Napkin People be shared with the world.
Jason and Becky who have always been there.
Dad who is a very vocal fan, and who has been very vocally protesting the retirement of "Napkin People" for some time.
Asia who got me drawing again.
Sharon for inviting Napkin People to be a huge part of her history.
David, Shannon, and Nick for giving me some excellent inspiration.
My kids for humoring me and becoming scene stealers.

And Mike - for everything.

And the rain rain rain came down down down...

2010-09-09T00:18:00.000-07:00

Mister is not one to let a little rain dampen his spirits.

My cup runneth over

2010-09-08T00:29:00.000-07:00

There's more where that came from!

Some Love!

2010-09-07T00:08:00.000-07:00

Love can make you feel all kinds of ways.
Like radiant, terrific, and humble.

One year ago...

2010-09-06T00:06:00.000-07:00

A year ago, I started out on this adventure. It has been quietly amazing. I don't command legions of followers, nor did I desire or expect to. But I have truly been moved to tears by the love my readers have expressed for this comic. In the beginning, I wasn't sure I would be able to do it for a month, much less twelve, but here we are. One year. The time for this project to end has come, and while I look forward to doing new things, I will miss sitting down every morning to my happy little people. Four one panel comics to go, and then I'll be retiring the comic. Don't worry, I'll be leaving the strips up, and even be loading in the old ones, backdated, so that the entire project is in one spot. And from time to time I may load one that simply had to be drawn. In the coming months, I'll be working on compiling all of the strips into a book, and, as soon that is accomplished, I will let you know.

I hope that they have brought you joy. Pass it on. Not necessarily in this form, but give a little joy to someone else. "Be the change you wish to see in the world."

Thank you.

"Evil Genius" is such an unpleasant term.

2010-09-03T00:13:00.000-07:00

I prefer "Morally Challenged Gifted Individual".

Need a favor?

2010-09-02T00:22:00.000-07:00

Harmless party favor or dangerous alien tech?!

I Love Mike

2010-09-01T00:17:00.000-07:00

And why not?!

Jailbreak!!!

2010-08-31T00:20:00.000-07:00

If you were wondering *why* Mister is having trouble getting up in the morning for school, here, then, is your explanation.
+2 Dragon Blanket of Stealth.

Somewhere, Miss Manners is quietly crying.

2010-08-30T00:19:00.000-07:00

Never were truer words spoken.

Sometimes a hot dog is just a hot dog.

2010-08-27T00:34:00.000-07:00

And sometimes, like at the Galaxy Drive In, that hot dog is shocking DayGlo pink.
Old school hot dogs for an old school theater.
Don't let the appearance deter you. Them's good eats.

Bright eyed and bushy tailed?

2010-08-26T00:02:00.000-07:00

The new school year schedule is hitting Mister kind of hard.

Escape? Haven't got a ghost of a chance.

2010-08-25T00:05:00.000-07:00

Wakka wakka wakka....

Housed in the Chapel of Love

2010-08-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

A love to stand the test of time.

"I'll cut your heart out..."

2010-08-23T00:03:00.000-07:00

Our friend Nick is visiting, and, as you can see, he has a way with words.
I'll be strong-arming him into a collaborative project shortly.

How far would you drive?

2010-08-20T00:07:00.000-07:00

Long before I read the amazing American Gods by Neil Gaiman, I made the trek to "see beautiful Rock City". It *is* beautiful. It is also surreal and bizarre in portions. Much like love.

Perfect Vision

2010-08-19T00:18:00.000-07:00

You don't need glasses to see true love.

I always feel like...

2010-08-18T00:14:00.000-07:00

We are rather fond of gargoyles around these parts. One of our movers had another one of them convinced the gargoyles were kept to ward off computer viruses. I've been using this explanation for our small collection ever since. "We like them," was always met with extreme skepticism. "Computer virus prevention," is, apparently, far more reasonable.

Magnetic Personality

2010-08-17T00:38:00.000-07:00

Thank goodness opposites attract.

And So It Begins

2010-08-16T00:23:00.000-07:00

Yeah, it's cute for now.

"We don't need no water..."

2010-08-13T00:55:00.000-07:00

There is never too much of a good thing when it comes to love.

If you could take one thing with you on a deserted island...

2010-08-12T00:38:00.000-07:00

Being marooned might not be so bad.

Out of this world!

2010-08-11T00:15:00.000-07:00

To the ends of the Earth?
To the ends of the Universe.

New books, New looks

2010-08-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

It's a bittersweet time of year.

Virtual Experience

2010-08-09T00:05:00.000-07:00

Animal Crossing, Super Smash Bros. Brawl & Melee, Mario Kart, and Zelda.
It was a busy summer.

On a roll!

2010-08-06T00:28:00.000-07:00

"Roll! Roll! Roll in ze hay!"

It takes two

2010-08-05T00:21:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's hard to figure out who's leading, but if you move together it doesn't really matter.

Take Me With You!

2010-08-04T00:04:00.000-07:00

Pets aren't the only ones that try to stow away in your luggage.

Forces Collide

2010-08-03T00:24:00.000-07:00

If there's one thing I learned from "The Young Ones", it's that everything is more fun with a wrecking ball.

Terran Guilt

2010-08-02T00:52:00.000-07:00

Yeah, my five year old plays RTS games.
*geek flex*

Buffalo gals, won't you come out tonight.

2010-07-30T00:16:00.000-07:00

"What do you want, Mary? Do you want the moon? If you want it, I'll throw a lasso around it and pull it down for you. Hey! That's a pretty good idea! I'll give you the moon, Mary."

Zuzu's petals...gets me every time.

Crayola Ink

2010-07-29T00:35:00.000-07:00

Mister is really working on his artistic skills.

In a somewhat related note, it is inadvisable to fall asleep on the couch while visiting us.

One scoop or two?

2010-07-28T00:53:00.000-07:00

Operating heavy equipment while in love might be ill advised.

Oseedy!

2010-07-27T00:23:00.000-07:00

One might argue that spittin' out the seeds is the best part of eating watermelon in the summertime.
One who probably doesn't have OCD.

Secret Wish #542 Fullfilled!

2010-07-26T00:19:00.000-07:00

All the fun of a waterbed with zero chance of flooding!!!
Tell me that's not brilliant!
Better yet, tell Mike.

Share the love!

2010-07-23T00:37:00.000-07:00

Getting caught in the sprinklers? Mildly annoying
Giving big squishy hugs afterward? Made of WIN!!!

It's in the cards!

2010-07-22T00:30:00.000-07:00

Of course, I never said I wouldn't stack the deck.

Defying Gravity

2010-07-21T00:07:00.000-07:00

Pole vaulting is one of those things I watch and think, "That should not work." As if the participants are bending reality to their will. I guess love can be like that too.

...Life is but a dream.

2010-07-20T00:34:00.000-07:00

Merrily merrily merrily merrily...

No Sonic Boom please

2010-07-19T00:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, ok, I promise. No poop jokes next week.

Selling it a bit too much

2010-07-16T00:37:00.000-07:00

"Are the birds on the feeder yet? How about now? Now?"

Sock of Shame!

2010-07-15T00:36:00.000-07:00

Danny, our dog, is having surgery today to remove a tumor on his foot. This last week, we had to resort to extreme measures to keep him from worrying at it.
I swear at one point he looked at me and said, "Lady, I love you, but your puppies drive me crazy."

Life imitates art

2010-07-14T00:10:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Mister Boo drew pictures of Miss Boo, Mike, and his cousin.
All of them in the style of Napkin People.
It was kind of awesome.

Kisses make it better.

2010-07-13T00:56:00.000-07:00

Yeah, antiseptics and bandages do their part, but kisses actually have the magical properties to make it better.

Silent but Deadly

2010-07-12T00:12:00.000-07:00

What's worse than a ninja?
A poop ninja.

Words of wisdom from a preschooler.

Pitter patter of little feet?

2010-07-09T00:20:00.000-07:00

Whoever came up with that saying obviously didn't have a two story house.

"...You get a lifetime."

2010-07-08T06:11:00.000-07:00

Make the most of every second.

Mousewarming!

2010-07-07T00:34:00.000-07:00

Guess what came with our new house!

Treadmill - Motivation not included

2010-07-06T00:29:00.000-07:00

Treadmills are tricky things.

Time travel is possible!

2010-07-05T00:26:00.000-07:00

First people to convince: Employers!

Witness Wonderous Wedding Well-wishes!

2010-07-02T00:26:00.000-07:00

Without Karl and Heather's encouragement, Napkin People never would have made it to the Web, so to them I say:

Thank you.
AND
Congratulations! May your love always light your way!

Color By Technicolor

2010-07-01T00:23:00.000-07:00

What can I say? She comes by it honestly. If not naturally.

When Being Hung Out to Dry Is a Good Thing

2010-06-30T00:19:00.000-07:00

Gentle cycle, line dry

Greatest Show on Earth

2010-06-29T00:27:00.000-07:00

Yeah, it's a three ring circus around here most of the time.

Napkin Roz, The Cupboard Under The Stairs,....

2010-06-28T00:24:00.000-07:00

House hunting went something like this...
"Good schools...big backyard...OOOH! IT HAS A CUPBOARD UNDER THE STAIRS! CAN WE GET IT!?!?"

Movin' Right Along

2010-06-25T00:12:00.000-07:00

We're moving! Ok, well, not very far, but there are still boxes to pack and furniture to be hauled. I'm hoping to stay on top of the comics, but, if there is a lapse in posts, it's because I'm busy trying to get my computer and teh interwebs set up.

A well deserved spotlight.

2010-06-24T00:33:00.000-07:00

Mike got all of his scores from the CPA exam in, and he passed every section!
I'm always proud of him, but he deserves an especially big gold star for all of the hard work and determination that went into this achievement.
In simple terms, he rocks!

Some people juggle geese.

2010-06-23T00:31:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy week.

Catch of the day? Catch of a lifetime!

2010-06-22T00:23:00.000-07:00

Warning Warning! Bad pun ahead!

You can tell it's reel love.

I did warn you.

You're just going to have to take my word for it.

2010-06-21T00:05:00.000-07:00

Whenever the computers are acting up and I tattle to Mike, as soon as he walks in they act like angels.

Get ready to pull some serious G's.

2010-06-18T00:15:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just gotta hang on for the ride.

Twitterpated

2010-06-17T00:04:00.000-07:00

Love can take you to such great heights.

You shall not pass!!!...Without a kiss.

2010-06-16T00:09:00.000-07:00

Guess I missed that sexual harassment workshop.

Sew pretty!

2010-06-15T00:04:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, working on projects for others is more fun than working on one for myself.

Supernova!

2010-06-14T00:24:00.000-07:00

(Welsh/English/Irish skin + all day at the waterpark) - watchful mommy = "What's that burning smell?"

RenFaire Reject

2010-06-11T00:35:00.000-07:00

Never let facts get in the way of a good story.

Just in case you didn't know...

2010-06-10T00:40:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I know what you are thinking.
"If this is supposed to be like a mall map, why aren't the exits clearly marked? Hehehe!"
Buncha hooligans.
*looks very stern and points*
I'm looking at you, Mike Martinez!

First five rows...

2010-06-09T00:09:00.000-07:00

You know, the height of a high dive is intimidating, but it's the swaying platform that really gets the adrenaline going.
Oh, also, never ever do a belly flop from one of those suckers. Just trust me on this, ok?

Have a ball!

2010-06-08T00:41:00.000-07:00

No complicated rules required.

Geek Birthdays Rock.

2010-06-07T00:13:00.000-07:00

Jedi PJs: 3 hours of sewing and $29 of fabric
Warhammer Fantasy cupcake picks: 2 hours of searching, printing, cutting, and pasting
Tie Fighter: $20 after Xmas clearance, hidden in closet for 6 months

Watching my husband fly a tie-fighter around while wearing said Jedi PJs on a cupcake high:
Priceless

My Dreams! Let me show you them!

2010-06-04T00:10:00.000-07:00

It's a box of holding.

Alone or in pairs

2010-06-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

"Slinky" is forever associated with "Log" in my head.

"It's Log, Log, it's better than bad, it's good!"

Zone Multiplier!

2010-06-02T00:59:00.000-07:00

I spend massive amounts of time on the silliest things.

My bright idea

2010-06-01T00:57:00.000-07:00

If you are asking why Mike would be a bit wary, you don't know me very well.

Take a look...

2010-05-31T01:07:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, I met the guy at our library who started the graphic novel section.
I'm not gonna lie - I did a bit of a fangirl "Squee!"

Set things in motion

2010-05-28T00:30:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, life feels like a Rube Goldberg machine.

You're never too old...

2010-05-27T01:02:00.000-07:00

...but you might be too big.

Not that you should let that stop you.

3 Gee! Network

2010-05-26T01:23:00.000-07:00

Cell phones are amazing. They can turn a commute into quality time.
As long as you have a good signal!

Bouncy Ball Barrage

2010-05-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

Safety gear is recommended when playing with Mister Boo.

Doggie Bag not required.

2010-05-24T01:17:00.000-07:00

Man's best friend is not above stealing man's sandwich.

I gave my love an apple...

2010-05-21T01:00:00.000-07:00

Better than picking a peck of peppers.

Boy Wonder Incoming!

2010-05-20T01:00:00.000-07:00

As you may have guessed, Mister prefers Robin over the brooding Dark Knight.
And as far as personal heroes goes, he could do a lot worse.

You're gonna get kicked out of the store!

2010-05-19T01:00:00.000-07:00

I like to sing in the store, but it's not usually very loud or with quite this much flair. However, if one of the kids says, "Mom, stop singing!", you know I'm belting it out. Because it is my job as a parent to embarrass the heck out of them.

Can't stop the signal

2010-05-18T05:11:00.000-07:00

It's hard to deny the existence of magic in the presence of fireflies.

My precious! Precious CPA!

2010-05-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

Today Mike takes the last section of the CPA!

Good Luck, honey! I'm so proud of you!

More tea, Mrs. Nesbit?

2010-05-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

You know what makes for the most fun tea parties?

Demitasse cups.

I still love drinking tea out of them. :)

Non-Toxic FTW!

2010-05-13T11:31:00.000-07:00

Because he's a four year old, that's why.

Anchors Aweigh!

2010-05-12T11:33:00.000-07:00

"Man, it took forever to get to work today."

"Traffic bad?"

"Anchor."

"Oh, yeah, those can be rough."

Admiral Ackbar would agree...

2010-05-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

Love can be a scary thing to jump into.

Why four year olds don't get security clearances.

2010-05-10T11:35:00.000-07:00

Ok, but really, I have a hard time keeping presents secret too.

"Do you wanna know what I got you?"

"No."

"Awww c'mon! Don't you want a hint?!"

"No."

"Party pooper."

Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-07T11:37:00.000-07:00

To all the Moms out there, have an excellent Mother's Day!

Me and my shadow...

2010-05-06T11:39:00.000-07:00

Not all shadows are sinister.

Lasso a laddie

2010-05-05T11:40:00.000-07:00

I do live in Texas, you know?

Vandal Scandal!

2010-05-04T11:41:00.000-07:00

There's more than one way to play tag.

Evasive action!

2010-05-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

I forget. Is misdirection a minor or standard action?

Barrel of Fun

2010-04-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

Some days, I imagine this is what it looks like when Mike comes home from work.

What's your sign?

2010-04-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, you have to be very very clear.

Napkin People

Now available in iBook format!

Miss Boo likes black. Mister Boo likes rainbows.

A year in the making

And the rain rain rain came down down down...

My cup runneth over

Some Love!

One year ago...

"Evil Genius" is such an unpleasant term.

Need a favor?

I Love Mike

Jailbreak!!!

Somewhere, Miss Manners is quietly crying.

Sometimes a hot dog is just a hot dog.

Bright eyed and bushy tailed?

Escape? Haven't got a ghost of a chance.

Housed in the Chapel of Love

"I'll cut your heart out..."

How far would you drive?

Perfect Vision

I always feel like...

Magnetic Personality

And So It Begins

"We don't need no water..."

If you could take one thing with you on a deserted island...

Out of this world!

New books, New looks

Virtual Experience

On a roll!

It takes two

Take Me With You!

Forces Collide

Terran Guilt

Buffalo gals, won't you come out tonight.

Crayola Ink

One scoop or two?

Oseedy!

Secret Wish #542 Fullfilled!

Share the love!

It's in the cards!

Defying Gravity

...Life is but a dream.

No Sonic Boom please

Selling it a bit too much

Sock of Shame!

Life imitates art

Kisses make it better.

Silent but Deadly

Pitter patter of little feet?

"...You get a lifetime."

Mousewarming!

Treadmill - Motivation not included

Time travel *is* possible!

Witness Wonderous Wedding Well-wishes!

Color By Technicolor

When Being Hung Out to Dry Is a Good Thing

Greatest Show on Earth

Napkin Roz, The Cupboard Under The Stairs,....

Movin' Right Along

A well deserved spotlight.

Some people juggle geese.

Catch of the day? Catch of a lifetime!

You're just going to have to take my word for it.

Get ready to pull some serious G's.

Twitterpated

You shall not pass!!!...Without a kiss.

Sew pretty!

Supernova!

RenFaire Reject

Just in case you didn't know...

First five rows...

Have a ball!

Geek Birthdays Rock.

My Dreams! Let me show you them!

Alone or in pairs

Zone Multiplier!

My bright idea

Take a look...

Set things in motion

You're never too old...

Time travel is possible!