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

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.

Special Guest: Patrick Noote - Baseballmapper.com 04/14/2024

Special Guest: Patrick Noote - Baseballmapper.com Do you know all the baseball teams around you? You'd be surprised! I talk with Patrick Noote, part of the 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! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30816493

Special Guest: CB Wilson 04/08/2024

Special Guest: CB Wilson 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! Find CB at Find me! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30733498

Special Guest: The Return of Rich Feitelberg 03/24/2024

Special Guest: The Return of Rich Feitelberg 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! Also, more things I'm obsessed with, including new art friends at Find me: Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30517898

Special Guest: Lauren Silberman/Daphne Silver 03/17/2024

Special Guest: Lauren Silberman/Daphne Silver 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: Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30407943

Special Guest: Edith Maxwell/Maddie Day 03/08/2024

Special Guest: Edith Maxwell/Maddie Day 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! Also, things I'm obsessed with and what I'm currently reading! Find me! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30292373

Special Guest: The Return of Darlene Dziomba 02/28/2024

Special Guest: The Return of Darlene Dziomba 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! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30156168

Special Guest: Korina Moss 02/19/2024

Special Guest: Korina Moss 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 Read about the Wicked Authors at (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! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support me and the podcast! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/30018958

Special Guest: Christina Castle 02/08/2024

Special Guest: Christina Castle 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 Listen to two book nerds tell you about what styles they like, hot takes about publishing, and a good ol' fashioned book recommendations! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/29861918

Special Guest: Elise Hart Kipness 01/28/2024

Special Guest: Elise Hart Kipness Listen to me fangirl about my favorite new author Elise Hart Kipness (author of LIGHTS OUT). Find out more about Elise here! Learn about my new obsession with Reacher and lightly salted Tostito chips. Tostito's, i would love a sponorship. Just saying. Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/29681193

Hiatus Updates 12/10/2023

Hiatus Updates 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. Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/29009993

Special Guest: Nannette Potter 11/18/2023

Special Guest: Nannette Potter 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. Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/28700623

Special Guest: Rich Feitelberg 11/04/2023

Special Guest: Rich Feitelberg Fun fact, I love Fantasy series! Excited to chat with epic fantasy author Rich Feitelberg about his writing and inspirations! Find Rich at Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/28514858

Special Guest: Joyce Miller 10/17/2023

Special Guest: Joyce Miller 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: Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/28346300

This is...41 09/24/2023

This is...41 Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/28126286

Special Guest: Kathleen Kaska 08/28/2023

Special Guest: Kathleen Kaska 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: Find me! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/27873456

Special Guest: Mary Seifert 08/13/2023

Special Guest: Mary Seifert Find Mary at her website: Donate to Anglea Jacobs and her family while their daughter battles cancer! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/27739257

Special Guest: Lois Winston 07/24/2023

Special Guest: Lois Winston 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 Also, learn about the four things I'm obsessed with this week (heavy on the Tristan Casas coverage). Plus, book recommendations featuring cozy mystery, historical, and sci-fi! Find me! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/27553026

Special Guest: Dale Phillips 07/03/2023

Special Guest: Dale Phillips 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." Find me! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/27357612

Special Guest: Grace Topping! 06/12/2023

Special Guest: Grace Topping! 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 or To find Nicole (me)! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/27128691

Special Guest: Rodney Walther 05/29/2023

Special Guest: Rodney Walther I'm big in Texas apparently. Chatted with Rodney Walther about his writing process and his past works. Check him out here! Also, Go Celtics! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26979717

Special Guest: Darlene Dziomba 05/14/2023

Special Guest: Darlene Dziomba 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 The Lily Dreyfus series: Find me! Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26834133

Malice Domestic Wrap-Up! 05/03/2023

Malice Domestic Wrap-Up! Wrap-up of Malice Domestic this past weekend: Includes quick hits with the following: Darlene Dziomba Sarah Ickes Olivia Blacke Tiffany "The Beachbum Bookworm" Mia Mananasala Nicole's Starting Lineup: Support Me! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26734941

Between Innings - With Me! 04/13/2023

Between Innings - With Me! Two weeks into the season check-in, plus book recommendations, and updates on book three! Nicole's Starting Lineup: /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26534814

Special Guests: Ron & Brigid Collins 03/26/2023

Special Guests: Ron & Brigid Collins Ron and Brigid Collins: HOMERUN ENCHANTED: FAIRIES AND FASTBALLS BOOK 1 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! Map tutorial in the Shop. Nicole's Starting Lineup: /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26342553

Special Guest: KP Gresham 03/13/2023

Special Guest: KP Gresham 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! Nicole's Starting Lineup: /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26214384

Special Guest: Chuck Brownman 02/26/2023

Special Guest: Chuck Brownman Offical Episode Two with fellow GUPPY Chuck Brownman. Learn about crafting short stories, living the AL EAST of baseball, and coming together with the dislike of the Houston Astros. ALLEGEDLY! Also, phrase of the week? Pitch Clock. Lots of great book recommendations too! Nicole's Starting Lineup: /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/26050992

Baseball, Books, and Banter a Podcast by Nicole Asselin: Special Guest Olivia Blacke! 02/06/2023

Baseball, Books, and Banter a Podcast by Nicole Asselin: Special Guest Olivia Blacke! Come join me and my guest, author Olivia Blacke, as we discuss all things murder mysteries, sports (with a hockey focus), and Jensen Ackles. oh, and enjoy this picture of Raffy and Ovechkin at the NHL All-Star Weekend. Worlds colliding! /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/25846149

Baseball, Books, and Banter Introduction 01/27/2023

Baseball, Books, and Banter Introduction Welcome to my super fun, super "work in progress" podcast. All because someone said I have a voice for podcasting. Come talk books, baseball, other sports, and random things. Support Me: /episode/index/show/3cf3479f-b255-4ba5-936c-ed11ad1e8817/id/25749885

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

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