Balazs Lorinczi - A Bite of Pepper OUT NOW!
@balakin.bsky.social
I make comics. My 2nd graphic novel, WOLFPITCH is OUT NOW! Also did Doughnuts and Doom, and my 3rd book, A bite of Pepper is out August 2025!
Represented by Brent Taylor (Triada).
he/him
Represented by Brent Taylor (Triada).
he/him
A quick reminder from the Mint family that my latest graphic novel, A bite of Pepper from Mcelderry/Simon and Schuster (and my previous two: Doughnuts and Doom and Wolfpitch from @topshelfcomix.bsky.social ) are available in bookshops and online, and coincidentally they fill a stocking perfectly!
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A quick reminder from the Mint family that my latest graphic novel, A bite of Pepper from Mcelderry/Simon and Schuster (and my previous two: Doughnuts and Doom and Wolfpitch from @topshelfcomix.bsky.social ) are available in bookshops and online, and coincidentally they fill a stocking perfectly!
It's been a while since I posted, I'm just busy cooking up stuff and looking out my kitchen window, watching the crows and the squirrels rummage in the autumn leaves.
Anyway, here is a little seasonal WIP from something I'm working on atm.
#witch #witches #halloween #spookyseason #comicbooks #comics
Anyway, here is a little seasonal WIP from something I'm working on atm.
#witch #witches #halloween #spookyseason #comicbooks #comics
October 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It's been a while since I posted, I'm just busy cooking up stuff and looking out my kitchen window, watching the crows and the squirrels rummage in the autumn leaves.
Anyway, here is a little seasonal WIP from something I'm working on atm.
#witch #witches #halloween #spookyseason #comicbooks #comics
Anyway, here is a little seasonal WIP from something I'm working on atm.
#witch #witches #halloween #spookyseason #comicbooks #comics
Given that it's the best season of the year (crunchy leaf/spooky season) I thought I should remind everyone that I have 3 whole graphic novels out there, featuring ladies of the spooky variety (witch, werewolf, ghost and vampire, respectively), having cute, romantic adventures.
#spookyseason
#spookyseason
October 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Given that it's the best season of the year (crunchy leaf/spooky season) I thought I should remind everyone that I have 3 whole graphic novels out there, featuring ladies of the spooky variety (witch, werewolf, ghost and vampire, respectively), having cute, romantic adventures.
#spookyseason
#spookyseason
Here's some photo proof that A Bite of Pepper, my new young adult graphic novel about a skateboarding vampire, does indeed exists, and it's available both in hardcover and paperback!
(I think they came out rather lovely)
Get your copy wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires #vampiredog
(I think they came out rather lovely)
Get your copy wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires #vampiredog
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here's some photo proof that A Bite of Pepper, my new young adult graphic novel about a skateboarding vampire, does indeed exists, and it's available both in hardcover and paperback!
(I think they came out rather lovely)
Get your copy wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires #vampiredog
(I think they came out rather lovely)
Get your copy wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires #vampiredog
Since I did a few podcasts for my books in the last couple of years, I thought I should organise them on my little carrd page, so there is a new button on it now that leads you to all the pods I was yapping on.
Links you know where!
PS. ICYDK: my new graphic novel, A Bite of Pepper just came out :O
Links you know where!
PS. ICYDK: my new graphic novel, A Bite of Pepper just came out :O
August 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Since I did a few podcasts for my books in the last couple of years, I thought I should organise them on my little carrd page, so there is a new button on it now that leads you to all the pods I was yapping on.
Links you know where!
PS. ICYDK: my new graphic novel, A Bite of Pepper just came out :O
Links you know where!
PS. ICYDK: my new graphic novel, A Bite of Pepper just came out :O
Today is the day!
OUT NOW!
A bite of Pepper
A coming of age/becoming a vampire graphic novel with a fluffy vampire dog, soft colors, skateboarding and some rooftop dates.
Available at any reputable book selling establishment, website and library!
OUT NOW!
A bite of Pepper
A coming of age/becoming a vampire graphic novel with a fluffy vampire dog, soft colors, skateboarding and some rooftop dates.
Available at any reputable book selling establishment, website and library!
August 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today is the day!
OUT NOW!
A bite of Pepper
A coming of age/becoming a vampire graphic novel with a fluffy vampire dog, soft colors, skateboarding and some rooftop dates.
Available at any reputable book selling establishment, website and library!
OUT NOW!
A bite of Pepper
A coming of age/becoming a vampire graphic novel with a fluffy vampire dog, soft colors, skateboarding and some rooftop dates.
Available at any reputable book selling establishment, website and library!
Releasing TOMORROW :O (at least in the US, probably two days later in Europe) from Simon and Schuster/Margaret K McElderry books!!!
A Bite of Pepper, a 220 page graphic novel about vampires, skateboarding, a vampire dog, growing up and immortality!
Written and drawn by me.
A Bite of Pepper, a 220 page graphic novel about vampires, skateboarding, a vampire dog, growing up and immortality!
Written and drawn by me.
August 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Releasing TOMORROW :O (at least in the US, probably two days later in Europe) from Simon and Schuster/Margaret K McElderry books!!!
A Bite of Pepper, a 220 page graphic novel about vampires, skateboarding, a vampire dog, growing up and immortality!
Written and drawn by me.
A Bite of Pepper, a 220 page graphic novel about vampires, skateboarding, a vampire dog, growing up and immortality!
Written and drawn by me.
My new, vampire themed YA graphic novel, A bite of Pepper is out only in 3 days! :O :O :O
August 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My new, vampire themed YA graphic novel, A bite of Pepper is out only in 3 days! :O :O :O
My new graphic novel, A bite of Pepper is out exactly a week from today so here is a compilation of the early incarnations of the 2 main characters, Pepper and Ana (and Shroom!) the first one dating back to almost 5 years ago!!! :O
Pre-order your copy now, wherever books are sold!
Pre-order your copy now, wherever books are sold!
August 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My new graphic novel, A bite of Pepper is out exactly a week from today so here is a compilation of the early incarnations of the 2 main characters, Pepper and Ana (and Shroom!) the first one dating back to almost 5 years ago!!! :O
Pre-order your copy now, wherever books are sold!
Pre-order your copy now, wherever books are sold!
Less than two weeks till publication!
A Bite of Pepper! A young adult graphic novel about a skateboarding vampire.
"This affirming story questions and creatively redefines “coming of age” in ways that will speak to many readers ( ... )
Joyful and hopeful.
-Kirkus Reviews
A Bite of Pepper! A young adult graphic novel about a skateboarding vampire.
"This affirming story questions and creatively redefines “coming of age” in ways that will speak to many readers ( ... )
Joyful and hopeful.
-Kirkus Reviews
August 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Less than two weeks till publication!
A Bite of Pepper! A young adult graphic novel about a skateboarding vampire.
"This affirming story questions and creatively redefines “coming of age” in ways that will speak to many readers ( ... )
Joyful and hopeful.
-Kirkus Reviews
A Bite of Pepper! A young adult graphic novel about a skateboarding vampire.
"This affirming story questions and creatively redefines “coming of age” in ways that will speak to many readers ( ... )
Joyful and hopeful.
-Kirkus Reviews
While the title of my next book "A bite of Pepper", is the name of the lead character, the real star is obviously her dog, Shroom!
For more Shroom you can pre-order the book now at any physical or online book shop (or ask your local library) and get your hands on it when it's released on August 26!
For more Shroom you can pre-order the book now at any physical or online book shop (or ask your local library) and get your hands on it when it's released on August 26!
August 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
While the title of my next book "A bite of Pepper", is the name of the lead character, the real star is obviously her dog, Shroom!
For more Shroom you can pre-order the book now at any physical or online book shop (or ask your local library) and get your hands on it when it's released on August 26!
For more Shroom you can pre-order the book now at any physical or online book shop (or ask your local library) and get your hands on it when it's released on August 26!
Just some quick and messy character sketches on paper for a change.
August 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Just some quick and messy character sketches on paper for a change.
One more batch of sequential pages from the start of "A bite of Pepper", which comes out *checks calendar
...AT THE END OF THIS MONTH! 🙀
Pre-order either in paperback or in hardcover wherever you acquire your books from (or ask your library!)
+links in bio
#vampires #graphicnovels #comicbooks
...AT THE END OF THIS MONTH! 🙀
Pre-order either in paperback or in hardcover wherever you acquire your books from (or ask your library!)
+links in bio
#vampires #graphicnovels #comicbooks
August 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
One more batch of sequential pages from the start of "A bite of Pepper", which comes out *checks calendar
...AT THE END OF THIS MONTH! 🙀
Pre-order either in paperback or in hardcover wherever you acquire your books from (or ask your library!)
+links in bio
#vampires #graphicnovels #comicbooks
...AT THE END OF THIS MONTH! 🙀
Pre-order either in paperback or in hardcover wherever you acquire your books from (or ask your library!)
+links in bio
#vampires #graphicnovels #comicbooks
A Bite of Pepper is out exactly a month from today!
You can pre-order it wherever books are sold, be it a physical bookshop (best choice, support local businesses)
The paperback is only $13.99 or £8.99 in the UK! But you can also get it in hardcover if you want to be fancy!
#graphicnovel #vampires
You can pre-order it wherever books are sold, be it a physical bookshop (best choice, support local businesses)
The paperback is only $13.99 or £8.99 in the UK! But you can also get it in hardcover if you want to be fancy!
#graphicnovel #vampires
July 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A Bite of Pepper is out exactly a month from today!
You can pre-order it wherever books are sold, be it a physical bookshop (best choice, support local businesses)
The paperback is only $13.99 or £8.99 in the UK! But you can also get it in hardcover if you want to be fancy!
#graphicnovel #vampires
You can pre-order it wherever books are sold, be it a physical bookshop (best choice, support local businesses)
The paperback is only $13.99 or £8.99 in the UK! But you can also get it in hardcover if you want to be fancy!
#graphicnovel #vampires
A few more sequential pages from my upcoming graphic novel, A bite of Pepper, introducing our other protagonist: Ana!
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold! (Links also in bio)
#graphicnovel #yafiction #comics #vampires #comicbooks
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold! (Links also in bio)
#graphicnovel #yafiction #comics #vampires #comicbooks
July 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A few more sequential pages from my upcoming graphic novel, A bite of Pepper, introducing our other protagonist: Ana!
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold! (Links also in bio)
#graphicnovel #yafiction #comics #vampires #comicbooks
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold! (Links also in bio)
#graphicnovel #yafiction #comics #vampires #comicbooks
My next book, A bite of Pepper, a slife of life, coming of age, vampire GN, releases at the end of next month, so I thought I should put out a few sequential pages from the very start of the story.
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires
July 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
My next book, A bite of Pepper, a slife of life, coming of age, vampire GN, releases at the end of next month, so I thought I should put out a few sequential pages from the very start of the story.
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires
Pre-order now either in hardcover or paperback wherever books are sold!
#graphicnovel #vampires
A week late, but happy one year publication anniversary to my second graphic novel, Wolfpitch!
A sapphic, enemies to bandmates romcom with a bass playing werewolf, a ghost on keys, and the meanest drummer in town. Check it out wherever books are sold if you haven't already!
#comics #werewolf #ghost
A sapphic, enemies to bandmates romcom with a bass playing werewolf, a ghost on keys, and the meanest drummer in town. Check it out wherever books are sold if you haven't already!
#comics #werewolf #ghost
June 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Don't forget to take a sneaky break...and maybe order a copy of A bite of Pepper while you are at it.
Just watch out for the vampires lurking in the shadows.
A bite of Pepper is out on August 26th, just a little over 2 months from now!
#graphicnovels #vampires
Just watch out for the vampires lurking in the shadows.
A bite of Pepper is out on August 26th, just a little over 2 months from now!
#graphicnovels #vampires
June 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Don't forget to take a sneaky break...and maybe order a copy of A bite of Pepper while you are at it.
Just watch out for the vampires lurking in the shadows.
A bite of Pepper is out on August 26th, just a little over 2 months from now!
#graphicnovels #vampires
Just watch out for the vampires lurking in the shadows.
A bite of Pepper is out on August 26th, just a little over 2 months from now!
#graphicnovels #vampires
Quick 15th Doctor warm up sketch (and getting carried away with the coloring again) while I'm processing my (many negative) feelings about the season finale.
Will miss Ncuti Gatwa in the role and I think he deserved better and more.
#doctorwho #doctorwhofinale #15thdoctor
Will miss Ncuti Gatwa in the role and I think he deserved better and more.
#doctorwho #doctorwhofinale #15thdoctor
June 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Quick 15th Doctor warm up sketch (and getting carried away with the coloring again) while I'm processing my (many negative) feelings about the season finale.
Will miss Ncuti Gatwa in the role and I think he deserved better and more.
#doctorwho #doctorwhofinale #15thdoctor
Will miss Ncuti Gatwa in the role and I think he deserved better and more.
#doctorwho #doctorwhofinale #15thdoctor
Very quick and silly Godzilla sketch. I had a ton of fun recording a Godzilla podcast yesterday (should be out soon), also I developed some Godzilla brainrot because of all the prep for the pod 🫠
Plus wanted to draw Mothra cause I talked too much crap about her and felt bad.
#godzilla #mothra #kaiju
Plus wanted to draw Mothra cause I talked too much crap about her and felt bad.
#godzilla #mothra #kaiju
May 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Another nice review of a bite of Pepper, this time from Publishers weekly!
May 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Another nice review of a bite of Pepper, this time from Publishers weekly!
A bite of Pepper
In bookshops August 26th, from Simon&Schuster and Margaret K McElderry books!
A skateboarding vampire falls for a human artist as they combine their talents to create a skating brand in this lightly paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance. #graphicnovel #vampires
In bookshops August 26th, from Simon&Schuster and Margaret K McElderry books!
A skateboarding vampire falls for a human artist as they combine their talents to create a skating brand in this lightly paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance. #graphicnovel #vampires
May 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A bite of Pepper
In bookshops August 26th, from Simon&Schuster and Margaret K McElderry books!
A skateboarding vampire falls for a human artist as they combine their talents to create a skating brand in this lightly paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance. #graphicnovel #vampires
In bookshops August 26th, from Simon&Schuster and Margaret K McElderry books!
A skateboarding vampire falls for a human artist as they combine their talents to create a skating brand in this lightly paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance. #graphicnovel #vampires
A lovely Kirkus review of (my upcoming graphic novel) A bite of Pepper 💜💜💜
May 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A lovely Kirkus review of (my upcoming graphic novel) A bite of Pepper 💜💜💜
Very quick and messy sketch, but just learned that the last season of She-ra and the Princesses of Power aired exactly 5 years ago, so thought I'd do a quick warm up to commemorate.
This series forever altered my brain chemistry and I still love it dearly.
This series forever altered my brain chemistry and I still love it dearly.
May 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Very quick and messy sketch, but just learned that the last season of She-ra and the Princesses of Power aired exactly 5 years ago, so thought I'd do a quick warm up to commemorate.
This series forever altered my brain chemistry and I still love it dearly.
This series forever altered my brain chemistry and I still love it dearly.
Disagreement with a bird.
WIP snippet from the graphic novel I'm working on atm.
My current, upcoming YA vampire graphic novel, A bite of Pepper, is available to pre-order wherever books are sold (links to them and my previous books are in my bio!).
WIP snippet from the graphic novel I'm working on atm.
My current, upcoming YA vampire graphic novel, A bite of Pepper, is available to pre-order wherever books are sold (links to them and my previous books are in my bio!).
May 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Disagreement with a bird.
WIP snippet from the graphic novel I'm working on atm.
My current, upcoming YA vampire graphic novel, A bite of Pepper, is available to pre-order wherever books are sold (links to them and my previous books are in my bio!).
WIP snippet from the graphic novel I'm working on atm.
My current, upcoming YA vampire graphic novel, A bite of Pepper, is available to pre-order wherever books are sold (links to them and my previous books are in my bio!).