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

Lucky number 13!

Join me as I chat with the awesome Connie Berry. Author of the Kate Hamilton mysteries, president of the GUPPIES, and traveller. The links between history and writing, character, and setting all topics that we discuss. Plus, things I'm obsessed with and book recommendations!

Find Connie Berry https://connieberry.com/

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Nicole's Starting Lineup:

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Come meet fellow South Shore author Christine Knapp. We talk about a lot of things including, nursing/midwifery, writing groups, publishing, and even a little hit of 2004 Red Sox memories. I did forget to talk about my book recommendations this week, but just know I'm reading a lot!

Find Christine at https://www.thoughtfulmidwife.com/

Find me:

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www.instagram.com/nanazlyn

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

Nicole's Starting Lineup:

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Back with a fresh episode featuring the delightful (and Left Coast Crime nominee) Jennifer Chow!

We talk about her journey, the differences between indie and traditional publishing, and family. Plus, so much more! And buy her newest release in the Magical Fortune Cookie Mysteries, STAR CROSSED EGG TARTS!

Plus, things I'm obsessed with...Modern Millie dress store in Salem, Alex Warren's new song, and the PEM's clarvoiant exhibit (through 2/2)

Find Jennifer here: https://jenniferjchow.com/

Find me!

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com (Order signed copies of the Ballpark Mysteries!)

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www.instagram.com/nanazlyn

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Nicole's Starting Lineup:

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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

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!

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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 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

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www.instagram.com/nanazlyn

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

Nicole's Starting Lineup:

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Support Me!

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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

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!

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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

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