Baseball, Books, and Banter

Baseball, Books, and Banter

I love three things in life. Baseball (the Red Sox), books (mostly mystery), and banter! I love to chat. Come join my foray into the podcasting world.

Episodes

April 7, 2025 44 mins

Take a listen to the latest podcast with guest George Cramer! We discuss his journey, the Navy, life as a private investigator, and interviewing/interrogation. Stay tuned for the end of the interview for a special treat!

With a guest appearance by FERN!

Also, Things I'm obsessed with including the #CrimeWritersforTransRights results, Have I Got News for You on CNN, and the newest bookstore on the South Shore, Mother Crewe Books, Ba...

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Join me as I chat with "triple threat" Debra Goldstein about writing novels, writing short stories, and the transition from law to writing! Plus, an adorable story about how she met her husband and became a southern lady!  Also, things I'm obsessed with including S Beauty Spa in Braintree, a new bookstore in Norwood (Books and Bulldogs), and the Crime Writers for Trans Rights auction I'm taking part in! Bid from now until April 1st...

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March 23, 2025 49 mins

Since reading Elizabeth DeWolfe's upcoming book Alias Agnes, I'm obsessed with these women forgotten by history. Join us as we talk how to find these stories, writing while working as a full time professor, the importance of Dairy Queen napkins, and our mutual friend/author Edith Maxwell!

 

Find Elizabeth DeWolfe:  https://www.elizabethdewolfe.com/

 

Find me:

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

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March 10, 2025 48 mins

This was such a fun discussion!

Elizabeth Crowen's newest book is out now! Join us as we talk about panels, conventions, learning new things, and honoring old friends. Also, book recommendations, things I'm obsessed with, and my super hot sports takes! All while I'm hopped up on cold medicine! You don't want to miss it!

Find Elizabeth:  https://www.elizabethcrowens.com/

Find me:

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

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February 16, 2025 49 mins

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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February 9, 2025 47 mins

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:

www.nicoleasselinwriter.com

https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social

www.instag...

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January 26, 2025 48 mins

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 (th...

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January 19, 2025 45 mins

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!

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December 16, 2024 48 mins

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:  h...

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December 9, 2024 43 mins

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).

 

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https://bsky....

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December 1, 2024 45 mins

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:

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November 24, 2024 46 mins

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!

 

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November 4, 2024 49 mins

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...

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October 27, 2024 48 mins

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/nanaz...

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October 19, 2024 47 mins

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/gro...

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October 14, 2024 51 mins

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://ww...

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October 6, 2024 47 mins

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

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August 4, 2024 50 mins

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!

 

 

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July 21, 2024 34 mins

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

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www.instagram.com/nanazlyn

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July 1, 2024 33 mins

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

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