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@jezmm.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 6:05 PM

Thanks so much for reading #ChamomileComic! 500 comics!! More than 499, can say that much. Here's a new cover art for the occasion.
It's hard to know where to go from here, but posting the 501st comic, next Sunday, seems like a good start.

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@jezmm.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 6:00 PM

Chamomile #500
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(New comic every Sunday)
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The first third of a comic from my weekly series, Chamomile, which continues into the next images. Detailed Description Follows:

The scene from last time continues. Piper is now cradling the baby, and gazing fondly down at it as she says "We've had her a few days now... It was a great bit, but we can't keep calling her "Guest Room" forever. Any new ideas?" Basil rests one hand on Piper's shoulder as he says "Oh, yes, actually! Just look up! I think the answer's been above our heads this whole time." He is pointing upwards, his hand extending slightly out of the panel to literally point at the comic's title banner that appears above most comics in the series. Piper is looking up too, and says "Ah... "Chamomile"! Yes, I love it!" The framing of the scene then looks upwards a bit in the next panel, revealing that in reality, Basil was pointing at a decorative illustration they have hung on the wall, titled "Flowers for Tea", listing and illustrating from left to right: Rose, Jasmine, Chamomile, Lavender. Basil says "I was pointing as Jasmine, actually. But... hmm, when you say "Chamomile" out loud... It does have a ring to it!" Piper says "Her friends can call her "Millie" for short!" Basil says "Yes! That'll absolutely catch on!" We finally see a close-up of the baby in Piper's arms as Basil also rests a hand lovingly on her. It clearly resembles Chamomile, but with a rounder head, absolutely huge, glistening innocent eyes and a tiny faint smile, rosy cheeks, and a bald head but for three tiny signature curls of hair. Piper says "Ahh... Our lovely Chamomile." The comic continues in the next image.

The comic continues:

After a big empty white space on the page, the flashback ends as we cut to grown-up, adult Chamomile, who is sat on the sofa at her parents' house, with an expression of slightly disgruntled and shocked disbelief. The panel size and location of Chamomile's face on the page is exactly the same as baby Chamomile from the previous page, to heighten the juxtapositon of the scene change. From out of sight, her mother, Piper, says "And there you have it!" The comic continues in the next image.

The comic continues:

Likewise to Chamomile having grown-up, we see Piper is her older present day self now, sitting on the other sofa opposite Chamomile, with a mug of tea in her hand. Chamomile gives a grimaced smile as she says "Um... thanks, Mum. I was kind of asking about the story of my birth though, not my conception! Yeesh!" Piper looks to the side wistfully as she recalls, saying "Oh! Let's see... A scary moment or two, but otherwise a relatively smooth hospital birth to be thankful for, all things considered. Lots of waiting around." She pauses, then continues, "...Yeah. Not much else to say." Piper then says "Anyway! Here I thought you young folk were all liberated and comfortable with honest discussions of sex." Chamomile leans back on the sofa, resting her head on one hand and blushing a little, saying "Yeah, I thought so too, and then you try to put it into practice..." Cheerfully, as she casually puts her mug of tea to her lips, Piper says "Say, how's your little side-hustle going? The one where you charge for photos of yourself in your undies on the internet. My precious baby girl." Chamomile leans forward suddenly, completely red-faced now, bunching herself up as she yells "Mum!" End of comic.

@jezmm.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Chamomile #499
#chamomilecomic #comics
(New comic every Sunday)
jezmmart.com/chamomilecomic

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The first half of a comic from my weekly series, Chamomile, which continues into the next image. Detailed Description Follows:

The scene from last time continues. Basil has shifted to the side of the bed as Piper kneels on it, leaning towards him. She says "Look, I'm just thinking practically here! You'll have your recovery period from the surgery and all, and who knows when we'll next get an opportunity to really let loose?" Basil smiles and says "I mean, I don't disagree, but... the day before my vasectomy? Isn't that tempting fate a bit?" Piper says "We've got thingies in our bedroom!" The perspective focuses on just Basil, with Piper out of sight, as he points a finger up and knowingly says "Yes yes, but no method is 100% effec-" He is cut off by Piper's thrown bra landing on his face, covering his eyes. He pauses for a moment, lowering his hand and saying nothing. He then begins to say "Well," the rest of his dialogue cut-off. The comic continues in the next image.

The comic continues:

The time has changed to a very clearly different day, as the sun beams into the Guest Room. Basil and Piper are sitting next to each other on the bed again, wearing different clothes, Basil's moustache has grown significantly, and Basil is now cradling a swaddled baby with three recognisable tufts of curly hair poking out of the blanket. The two are staring into space ahead of them, saying nothing. Basil then turns to Piper and cheerfully says "Alright, once more then, for luck! Ha ha!" Piper gives a grimacing smile, saying "So, quadruple-checking; we're definitely going with," and she quotes, "Doesn't getting pregnant now feel like a sign? Let's just do it!"? end quote. "...Not," she quotes again, "Three is Plenty"? End quote. End of comic.

@jezmm.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 6:01 PM

Chamomile #498
#chamomilecomic #comics
(New comic every Sunday)
jezmmart.com/chamomilecomic

Comic from my weekly series, Chamomile. Detailed Description Follows:

The scene from last time continues. Piper is stood looking out the rainy window, and looks to the side, saying "Goodness, so quiet." Basil, who is relaxing with his eyes closed on the bed still, says "Mmm... We already said that, though." Piper says "Yeah, but still. Can you remember the last time we had the house to ourselves like this? Really is strange." Basil says "What time are they expecting you at work again?" Piper says "Not for a couple more hours." Basil says "Ah, that's nice." Piper turns away to stare out the window again, and after a pause, says "...House to ourselves..." Basil says "Hm?" Piper turns around, with a focused look on her face, as if having an intense thought, as she repeats "...House to ourselves..." Basil says "...Yes?" Piper, having put her mug down, slams her hands down on the edge of the bed, leaning towards Basil, biting her lip with an excited look on her face, blushing with little puffs of steam coming from her head, as she says much louder now, "...House, to ourselves...!" Basil nonchalantly looks down at his mug as he says "Ohhh, now I remember why we separated out these tea bags from our usuals in the cupboard. They always get you like this." End of comic.

@jezmm.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 6:00 PM

Chamomile #497
#chamomilecomic #comics
(New comic every Sunday)
jezmmart.com/chamomilecomic

Comic from my weekly series, Chamomile. Detailed Description Follows:

The scene from last time continues. Basil and Piper have taken their teas into the guest room and are sitting on the bed together. Rain-drizzled light from the window casts across the otherwise dim room. Basil says "It was nice that we were both able to get the morning to see Jay off together. Such a sensitive little one compared to his brothers. I'm sure he appreciated it." Piper says "Well, you were off work this week for your surgery anyway, so at least only I had to wrangle it." Piper rests her head on her hand and lets out a deep sigh. Basil says "What's wrong?" Piper says "Oh, your stupid joke about "Guest Room". Why'd you have to make her a girl?" Piper cradles her tea and continues with a melancholy smile. "I love our boys with everything I have, but... I dunno. I wanted to be a Mum for so long, but I admit, in my imagination... I always had a daughter. So I kinda hoped, just a little bit... Ahh... It doesn't really matter though, does it? It's a horrible thing to say really..." Basil smiles and says "No, no, I understand exactly how you mean it. It's a nice thought." Basil looks up in thought and points a finger as he says "I know we've discussed all this at length, but it's technically not too late if-". Piper cuts him off, looking frantic with an intense expression, leaning towards him, nearly spilling her tea as she criss-crosses her arms to claw-grip Basil's thigh with her free hand, quickly yelling "Nope three is plenty!" as one long word. End of comic.

@jezmm.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 6:01 PM

Chamomile #496
#chamomilecomic #comics
(New comic every Sunday)
jezmmart.com/chamomilecomic

Comic from my weekly series, Chamomile. Detailed Description Follows:

The scene from last time continues. We see Basil and Piper's silhouettes in the warm light of their front room through the window from outside, where the rain continues to pour. Piper is sat on the sofa as Basil hands her a mug of tea, saying "Here you go! We need to buy some more of our usual tea though. Only had that other blend at the back of the cupboard." Piper says "That's okay. Actually though, why did you say chamomile would be "fitting" for today?" Basil says "You don't remember? We tried it for the first time in that little café during a storm just like this. Years and years ago. Can never remember the name of it..." Piper says "Oh, I do remember that now! That was nice. The Cubby wasn't it? We should go there more often." The point of view changes to inside the room with them, pointing up towards the ceiling in a warped perspective, causing a great deal of negative space in the image. Piper says "Wow... I'm really noticing how quiet the house is, now..." Basil mumbles in agreement. The sound of the rain drums on the window behind them. They go upstairs and look down the hallway, where bedroom doors all have little placards to denote their owners. Piper says "Look at those empty bedrooms... Riley's already in Year 6... Hubert's in Year 3... and now, little Jay is starting Reception. It's all gone by so fast." Basil says "Piper! Aren't you forgetting our fourth and most precious child? Our sweet little girl, who all adore?" He then gestures to another room that was previously out of sight, which also has a placard to denote its purpose. Basil says "Guest Room has feelings too, you know! We should know, she complains about what we named her all the time!" Piper laughs. End of comic.

@jezmm.bsky.social Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 PM

Chamomile #495
#chamomilecomic #comics
(New comic every Sunday)
jezmmart.com/chamomilecomic

Comic from my weekly series, Chamomile. Detailed Description Follows:

The scene from last time continues. The couple arrive home and begin to take their jackets off, it's now very clear that they are Chamomile's parents, much younger than the previous storyline that they appeared in. Piper says "Oof, sorry about that. Just getting in from that rain, I feel a bit better already. I think I fancy just a regular tea though if it's all the same to you." Basil replies "Of course! Did you want a minute to get settled?" Piper says "Nah that's fine, you can put the kettle on now." Basil pauses for a beat before saying "...Alright!". Piper quickly turns and in a panic says "Wait, no! Let me rephrase-" But Basil cheerfully exclaims "...But I don't think it'll suit me!" "Basil!" Piper whines, raising a finger but with a cringing smile. She says "You promised me you'd at least retire that one joke!" Basil throws his hands up in surrender and looks away, smiling as he says "It's just so hard to resist! I'm definitely working on it, I promise!" End of comic.