Even though the ‘rona has not fully left us yet, more events are starting back up and I’m trying to get out there. Masked, of course, and fully vaxxed.

Two weeks ago was a lovely craft fair where I sold out of books! I mean, how cool is that! So I ordered a whole bunch more (I will never run out again *shakes fist*). And hopefully I’ll be able to sell more when book two comes out….any time now. My cover should be next in the pipeline, so make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter to get a first look!

This past weekend was the Malice Domestic virtual More than Malice conference. I participated in an Author Speed Dating panel which was so darn fun. I added some books to my shopping list, and will be following a lot of these authors.

Here is a taste:

August is shaping up to be a busy one too. August 10 I will be at a Freethinkers Corner in Dover, NH for their 3 year anniversary. I hope to see my friends/family from the north at that event too! August 12 I will be co-hosting the morning show with Rob Hakala on WATD 95.9. I was a guest a while ago, so I thought I would attempt a little longer discussion. Plus, he’s a fellow Curry College grad, so it should be fun. Stay tuned!

So, it’s for book one. BUT, it was fun to attempt and get ready for another one for book two. Coming soon!

And, you can now order signed books through the link above. If you already bought a copy, but don’t have it signed, email me/reach out with your address and what you’d like it to say and I can send out a special baseball themed book plate!

I love doing interviews. I love talking about my book.

So, one day I saw a fellow author on Facebook post about the show “Good Day PA” and a segment they did. Well, as a former resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, I knew I had to get in on that show! I spoke with Amy Kehm last week, and today the segment aired.

Author Spotlight: Nicole Asselin

The best part?

The first segment of the show was about the potato donuts from the Farm Show in Harrisburg. For those that grew up in that area, the Farm Show is big doings in central PA. I would go for the donuts, and the delicious milkshakes. Oh, and the butter sculpture. Like I said, big doings.

It was a short (but fun) interview. I wish I could’ve spoken about my love of the Harrisburg Senators on City Island. That was the place to hang out back in my day. Not only did it have minor league baseball, they had a little marketplace, little train, and mini golf. I think I even went on a romantic date at City Island during high school. Oh the memories.

Last year was my 20th HS reunion. Unfortunately, due to the ‘rona, we weren’t able to get together. I hadn’t been able to make any of the reunions before, and last year was the big one! Plus, I was going to try and hit up some of the bookshops in PA while around. Hopefully, once that vaccine roll-out happens I can head down there for a weekend (hit the Hershey spa), see some old HS buddies, and promote my second book as well!

Shout out to Cumberland Valley HS Class of 2000!

Can you believe it? It’s been a full year since my book was introduced to the world. There are still times I can’t believe that I have an actual published book in the world. Its been a bit different since the pandemic hit in February, but before we got shut down for our health, my book took me to some amazing places. Here are some great memories of the past year.

From my first event at the Abington Public Library in October, to the Toadstool Bookshop in Nashua, NH…I have had the best experience with this book. I’m hoping 2021 will provide me with more opportunities to travel with my book babies including down to Mechanicsburg PA (my old stomping grounds).

Book two, Concession Stand Crimes is scheduled for release early next year *fingers crossed*. So, if you have any great bookstores you would like to me reach out to and visit (or even virtual visit) in the next year, let me know!

As always….you can order book one from the ‘zon, but if you would like to support your local Indie bookstore, go through bookshop.org to order! (Or take a social distanced, masked visit to your local indie and ask them to order!)

If you have bought/read/borrowed the book this past year, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I don’t know if people tell this to readers that often, but you have literally made my dreams come true. I would not be writing this blog, writing more books, or having such a great time without you. You the real MVPs!

I had an amazing conversation with Jessica Quiroli with her Heels on the Field podcast. Women in baseball are awesome!

She was an amazing interviewer, and who knew we would talk about ballet too!

I taped an interview with local, South Shore radio station 95.9 WATD last week. The interview ran last night. For those that missed it, find it below! Kevin Tocci was a great interviewer, and I have another interview with him coming soon for the Whitman Public Access channel.

Any excuse for me to talk. It might take a few minutes to load, videos are hard ya’ll!