Baseball, Books, and Banter: A Podcast by Nicole Asselin

Join my guest Lynn Slaughter to discuss writing for Young Adults, Sociolgy, and dance! I loved learning about how dance influenced her life and her new career as an author! Also, we dive into short stories, writing for adults vs. teens, and how football is sort of a performing art. Find Lynn on socials and at her website:  https://lynnslaughter.com/ also, if you have orders for minature book art, shoot me an email or see my Kofi! Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 (When it comes back!!) Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

1/19/25 • 45:21

I love talking baseball. I love learning about baseball. And this podcast was so fun where I got to do both! Kevin Hurd is the author of FROM RANDY JOHNSON TO DALLAS BRADEN: NO HITTERS BEYOND THE BOX SCORE VOL I & II. Filled with stories, stats, and interviews, this discussion went all over the place. Also, book recommendations and things I'm obsessed with (hint, it's a department store). Happy Holidays! Find Kevin's books here:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Hurd/author/B0DHWGWVKV?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1734377728&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

12/16/24 • 48:07

Welcome Marilyn Levinson/Allison Brook to the podcast! She writes under both names, but all her marketing is from one person, Marilyn! This discussion was so fun about ghosts, cats (of course), and a mini-foray into classic baseball talk/stupid boy discussions. Find her:  https://www.marilynlevinson.com/ Also, things I'm obsessed with (which includes a certain Disney elf all over TikTok).   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

12/9/24 • 43:34

From a sunny spot in Nova Scotia, the incredible Donalee Moulton. We barely scratch the surface of her writing/journalism career, her new focus on mysteries, and her time as a yogi. Find her:  https://donaleemoulton.com/   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

12/1/24 • 45:11

Come meet my new friend (and muscian) William "Bill" F. Carter! His debut crime thriller "Fire and Wrath" is out now. We became fast friends at a B&N local author event, and I brought him into the world of the NE Crime Bake. Now, he's on his way!  Also, he will be playing Bob Crachit in a production of "A Christmas Carol" this year!    Note: I'm no longer on Twitter/X. My Blue Sky profile is linked below!   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

11/24/24 • 46:55

I was so excited to chat with Jenny Adams, historical mystery author, that we ran out of time! The first ever actual cut off of the podcast! Jenny was amazing and I loved learning about her process, how her publishing journey came about, and also about Mister the dog. Plus, how does research of monsters in 14th century french literature translate in to research of Jazz Age Philly. Find her at:  https://jenny-adams.com/ (and see her live Nov 9 at the grand opening of the new B&N in Georgetown!)   Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

11/4/24 • 49:02

These guys are great! Two out of the three Bobblehead George (David and Eric) creators (plus their amazing videographer Alex) join me to talk about what they do, how they do it, and what to expect at their fundraiser on November 14 (hint, it includes a silent auction prize donated by me!). Get your tickets and check out their videos here: https://www.bobbleheadgeorge.org/   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

10/27/24 • 48:55

I love learning about other writers and their journey to publication! Judy is a wealth of great information and her latest helps to dispel some of the mystery and myths of publishing. Find her at https://www.judypenzsheluk.com/ (and enjoy her blog!)   Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter            

10/19/24 • 47:55

Now you can watch on YouTube as well! https://youtu.be/2iTfWIXKDvQ Join Sharon and I in a wide-ranging discussion featuring talk of France, history, and second-chance romance! Plus, appearances by Caroline Bingley. AND! I remembered to do some books at the end. Shout outs to my new obsessions: The Boston Bruins, GBBO, and kindle back inserts inspired by @shireshelf on TikTok and items from @claudiabookclub Find Sharon at https://www.coffeeandeclairs.com/   Find Me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter              

10/14/24 • 51:06

Welcome back! This episode is a conversation with Dr. Millicent Eidson, author of the Dr. Maya Maquire mystery series. We talk about animal diseases, the plague in New Mexico, a smattering of baseball. Come for the conversation between GUPPIES, stay for my thoughts on the mid Red Sox season. Find Dr. Eidson at https://drmayamaguire.com/home   Find Me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

10/6/24 • 47:21

Sharon Healy-Yang, retired professor, full-time old movie savant! Come learn about how she puts her love of classic movies into her books, how she creates her world, and also her upcoming 4th book in the series (featuring a seance!). Also, learn where Bette Davis is originally from! https://sharonhealyyang.com/ This is also the end of season 2. I hope you enjoyed and hope you come back in the fall for more author fun!     www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

8/4/24 • 50:22

Time Travel? Yes, please! Janet Raye Stevens and her Beryl Blue Time Cop series are featured on the podcast this week! She's the best, and I love Sully. Plus, find out her best Fenway Park moments! (Spoiler Alert: They rarely have anything to do with the actual game :)) Find Janet here:  https://janetrayestevens.com/   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

7/21/24 • 34:36

Find Rosie here:  https://www.instagram.com/writerosiepease/   A fun discussion about romance writing, baseball teams, the Savannah Bananas (shout out Jackson Olson), and much much more! Things I'm obsessed with (including new book store Sweet Reads & Candy and the Tour de France). Plus, book recommendations!   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

7/1/24 • 33:43

Just me flying solo for this quick one! Celtics! Bruins! Red Sox! Book Recommendations! Cookie thoughts! Hot takes galore!      www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

6/3/24 • 16:29

Do you know all the baseball teams around you? You'd be surprised! I talk with Patrick Noote, part of the baseballmapper.com team. He talks about how the project came about and the value of baseball! Plus, he's a new audiobook narrator! Learn more about that too!   Plus, more book recommendations, my less than excited Red Sox report card, and updates about upcoming events!     www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

4/14/24 • 48:45

BAT DOGS! That's right...move over bat boys, it's the dogs turn! CB Wilson joins me to discuss her Barkview mystery series, bat dogs in the major leagues, rescues, and a little pickleball too! Sign the petition below to bring bat dogs to MLB! https://chng.it/zY7jhKWSFW Find CB at https://cbwilsonauthor.com/   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

4/8/24 • 43:55

He's back! South Shore MA Fantasy (and others) author Rich Feitelberg. Make sure to head to Tatnuck Books in Central Mass on April 6 for his fantasy panel! http://www.feitelberg.net/aglaril/index.php   Also, more things I'm obsessed with, including new art friends at Planningwithascorpio.com Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

3/24/24 • 51:18

Come meet my friend Lauren Silberman (alias Daphne Silver), author of the Rare Books cozy mystery series! We became fast friends at Malice Domestic, and FINALLY connected on the podcast! Find out more about her and her books here:  https://www.daphnesilver.com/       www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

3/17/24 • 54:39

Edith Maxwell of the Wicked Authors and the author of (including her Maddie Day persona) over 30 books!! Her new book, A CASE FOR THE LADIES, is out now! https://edithmaxwell.com/ https://wickedauthors.com/   Also, things I'm obsessed with and what I'm currently reading!   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

3/8/24 • 51:12

Darlene is back! My first ever returning guest. We talk her mysteries, her Phillies, and the see-through pants scandal of Spring Training. Plus, lots of writing stuff! Pick up book three of hers below! https://readdarlene.com/ www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

2/28/24 • 46:15

Do you have strong opinions about chesse? Then buckle up for Korina Moss, the author of the Cheese Shop mystery series. Learn about how the books came about, how she captures the Sonoma Valley feel while in New England, and how McDonald's factors in to everything!   Find Korina at https://www.korinamossauthor.com/ Read about the Wicked Authors at https://wickedauthors.com/ (Just to clarify...wicked as in Boston slang). If you're on Tik Tok, follow me below. I have also opened a Tik Tok Shop for signed books and swag!   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/   Support me and the podcast! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

2/19/24 • 50:26

I love libraries. So when a Librarian reaches out about coming on the show, you're darn right I'll schedule it! Christina Castle works at the Thayer Public Library in Braintree, MA. She hosts several book clubs at the library and also provides 60 sec recs on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ThayerPublicLibrary Listen to two book nerds tell you about what styles they like, hot takes about publishing, and a good ol' fashioned book recommendations!       www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

2/8/24 • 46:42

Listen to me fangirl about my favorite new author Elise Hart Kipness (author of LIGHTS OUT).   Find out more about Elise here! https://elisehartkipness.com/ Learn about my new obsession with Reacher and lightly salted Tostito chips. Tostito's, i would love a sponorship. Just saying.     www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

1/28/24 • 57:06

Have you been looking for a new episode? Well, they'll be coming in 2024. Take a listen on the reason for the little break.     www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

12/10/23 • 06:58

Do you know what an impalment artist is? Neither did I! But that is what the main character of Nannette Potter's new book, Pierce the Darkness, is. Learn more about her journey to this character and the fun research trips she gets to take a long the way. nannettepotter.com   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

11/18/23 • 53:11

Fun fact, I love Fantasy series! Excited to chat with epic fantasy author Rich Feitelberg about his writing and inspirations! Find Rich at http://www.feitelberg.net/aglaril/index.php   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

11/4/23 • 51:02

Learn about what I'm obsessed with this week (hint, it's not the Red Sox!). I talked with Joyce Miller about her historical fiction book "Joe Harris, The Moon" and "Look, You're Dancing!" about canine freestyle. Stay for great book recommendations! TW: Pet loss   Find Joyce at:  https://www.joyceamiller.com/   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

10/17/23 • 48:26

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

9/24/23 • 22:06

My guest this week is Kathleen Kaska! She writes both fiction and non-fiction. She talks about her journey to publishing, how she gets her ideas, and the benefit of travelling to haunted hotels! Find her at her website:  https://kathleenkaska.com/   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

8/28/23 • 43:14

Find Mary at her website:  https://maryseifertauthor.com/   Donate to Anglea Jacobs and her family while their daughter battles cancer! https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ariana-fight-osteosarcoma?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter          

8/13/23 • 46:34