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

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.nicoleasselinwri...

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...

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...

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 Sta...

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/@nicoleasselin...

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/gr...

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...wicke...

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 publishin...

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/@nicoleas...

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          

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 Nico...

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-f...

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:/...

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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 Li...

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...

Do you want to hear about publishing from all sides? Lois Winston has been a part of traditional publishers, mergers, and indie publishing. Her wealth of knowledge is impressive AND she comes prepared with multiple book recommendations! Find Lois at https://www.loiswinston.com/   Also, learn about the four things I'm obsessed with this week (heavy on the Tristan Casas coverage). Plus, book recomme...

I made it to 10 episodes ya'll! And I could not be happier to have my friend and "mister" in crime Dale Phillips for my 10th episode! He is what I consider the guru of Indie publishing...so check him out! Also, introducing "things I'm currently obsessed with."   https://www.daletphillips.com/   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tik...

Back after a series win against the Yankees! I'll take it! Come for the publishing stories with Grace Topping, stay for the book recommendations on writing your own mystery! Find Grace at https://www.gracetopping.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/GraceToppingAuthor     To find Nicole (me)! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole...

I'm big in Texas apparently. Chatted with Rodney Walther about his writing process and his past works. Check him out here!  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004E1UFD8/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=f54ed514-68bf-4f53-aaaf-e819add7ff2a&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr Also, Go Celtics!       www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolea...

In this episode I talk with my new bestie Darlene Dziomba (even if she is a Philly fan). Connected through SINC/Guppies, and met IRL at Malice Domestic. Find her at https://readdarlene.com/ The Lily Dreyfus series:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TXMRBNM?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi   Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.c...

Wrap-up of Malice Domestic this past weekend:   Includes quick hits with the following: Darlene Dziomba https://readdarlene.com/ Sarah Ickes https://www.sarahickesart.com/ Olivia Blacke https://oliviablacke.com/ Tiffany "The Beachbum Bookworm" https://www.youtube.com/@theBeachbumbookworm/videos Mia Mananasala https://www.miapmanansala.com/   www.nicoleasselinwriter.com www.twitter.com/nanazlyn www...

Two weeks into the season check-in, plus book recommendations, and updates on book three!   www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter   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/        

Ron and Brigid Collins: HOMERUN ENCHANTED: FAIRIES AND FASTBALLS BOOK 1 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brigidcollins/home-run-enchanted-fairies-and-fastballs-book-1/description   The fae folk? Baseball magic? Cozy fantasy at its very best. Also, how to use Kickstarter to jump start your writing career. Plus, book recommendations from across the spectrum!   www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbante...

Do you miss the TV show PITCH? Do you wish there were more women in baseball? Do you argue about Tradition vs. Modernization in sports? Look no further to this wide-ranging discussion with KP Gresham. Author of The Pastor Matt Hayden Mysteries and THREE DAYS AT WRIGLEY FIELD, Gresham discusses her love of baseball and the craft of writing.  Plus, book recommendations!   Find me! www.nicoleasselinw...