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

Happy 2026! The world is on fire! But at least there are still books (for now). My first episode of the new season is the awesome Carmela Dutra! Her debut cozy mystery, A MURDER MOST FOWL, is laugh out loud funny, and hits all the right cozy points with a clever twist. Plus, the writers journey, always shooting your shot, and the process of creating these worlds!

Find Carmela: https://carmeladutra.com/

Plus, things I'm obsessed with including:

1. Owl Impressions on Tik Tok
2. New sports follows @littlebigliz (NBA) and @camlovessports (all sports) on TikTok
3. Legos. Cause I'm an adult.

Book Recommendations:

The Ruby Vaughn Mysteries by Jess Armstrong: https://writingjess.com/series/ruby-vaughn-mysteries/

The Doomed Earth Duology by Jack Campbell

The Kendra Donovan Mysteries (most recently a Twist in Time) by Julie McElwain

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www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn

www.instagram.com/nanazlyn

https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38

Nicole's Starting Lineup on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/

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This is the best. Olivia Blacke is one my favorite people in the mystery world, and I was so glad she decided to come back on the podcast! She was my first ever guest when I started this journey in 2023. Now she's my final guest of 2025!

Since we last spoke, she released a new series that I'm OBSESSED with. Go get those books now to get ready for number 3. We also talk our obsession with Malice Domestic, Mia P. Manasala books, and Hank Phillipi Ryan. Plus, my every episode appeal to Diet Coke. Happy Holidays All!

Find Olivia here: https://oliviablacke.com/

Find me:

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn

www.instagram.com/nanazlyn

https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38

Nicole's Starting Lineup on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/

Support Me!

www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

Apparently your girl is now on the list of places to go when you have a new baseball book! I was so happy that Dennis Gaub reached out to me to chat about his newest book. The story of an pitcher from Montana who ended up part of the group that changed baseball free agency forever. Before we even got to talking baseball we talked about orgins of names and how Montana became home to some German/Russians. His newest book, Dave McNally: The Montanan Who Revolutionized Baseball is available now!

Plus, baseball. Obviously.

Find Dennis: https://www.treasurestatepress.com/

Find Me:

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn

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

Bonjour! Come meet friend and fellow Level Best Book author Elle Jauffret!

We talk about a bunch of things, including how to not limit yourself when writing, benefits of a military lifestyle, food, and even a little cosplay!

Find Elle https://ellejauffret.com/ Plus, if you're in Southern California go to her book launch on Dec 6 at Mysterious Galaxy!

Plus, my weekly reminder to Diet Coke that I'm here for them. Whenever they want to send me some diet coke I'm ready. Also, a wrap up of the NE Crime Bake.

Find me:

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn

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!

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Welcome back to thriller writer Nannette Potter! The second book in her "Blade" Broussard series is out now. We talk research, writing a thriller, travel, and how to caputre the essence of a closed society (North Korea). A little bit of everything!

Check out the amazing animated book cover on her website: https://www.nannettepotter.com/

Plus, my episodic reminder to Diet Coke to sponsor me, the state of Boston sports, the World Series, and of course book recommendations! Plus, shout out to WBZ radio for the pub at the Boston Book Festival!

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

Well, the Red Sox season ended, but hockey season has started with bang!

Join me as I discuss Opera, theatre, and the politics of a backstage life with author Erica Miner. So much good information in this discussion. Also, things I'm obsessed with...Diet Coke, my diet coke ghost shirt, 7th Inning Candles on Etsy, and the hopefully Mariners vs. Brewers WS!

Find Erica: https://www.ericaminer.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

Meet the newest cozy myster writer on the block! Adrian Andover's debut cozy, WHISKEY BUSINESS, is out this month. We talk the coziness of it all, family, community, author routines, and even give the people a Pennsylvania geography lesson.

Plus, book recommendations, things I'm obsessed with, and some good natured Pirates/Red Sox smack talk (not really).

Find Adrian: https://www.adrianandover.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

Welcome local author and Plymouth resident Denise Latham to the podcast! So many great tips on writing while busy and how she keeps her ideas fresh!

Also, my obsession with Diet Coke, the Red Sox, and historical mysteries!

Find Denise: https://www.deniselatham.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

Join me as I chat with local celebrity Michael Carini about his YA adult series featuring historical objects. If you like National Treasure and Indiana Jones this series is for you! Book two is coming, but you can pick up book one now! Also, he shows some super cool baseball cards from his collection and we talk presidential history!

Also, things I'm obsessed with including my new hat from BeltaPrint, Tiktok Shop, and book recommendations!

Find Michael at https://us.amazon.com/stores/M-Carini/author/B0D2ZDR546?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c383fa4a-e070-4d19-8138-ea0ffccde230

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

Welcome back to favorite Elise Hart Kipness! Her Kate Green series is one of my favorites, and the newest one is set to be released Aug 19, set in the dramatic world of US Open Tennis! We talk about everything from thriller writing, found writing family, book tours, and even labradoodles. Also, her first two books are on KU right now!

Also, things I'm obsesssed with including the Tour de France, BBC's Bargain Hunt, and Sour Patch Kid Watermelon candies.

Find Elise here (and see her on her book tour!): https://elisehartkipness.com/

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