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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 23

After 3 years & 100+ eps, Rock is Lit is sunsetting.
I’m so grateful to @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social, all my amazing guests, every listener who kept rockin’ & readin’ & gettin’ lit ❤️—and to Wyatt 🐾, the best podcast mascot ever.
The show lives on—subscribe, rate & review to keep rock novels alive!

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 11

Congrats to @cynswanauthor.bsky.social, winner of the Bill Hallberg Rock 'n' Roll Short Story Contest in the General Submissions category! 🏆

👉Listen to Cynthia read her winning story in the new Rock is Lit episode: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congratulations to Mavis Wolff, winner of the second Bill Hallberg Rock ‘n’ Roll Short Story Contest in the Undergraduate Student Submissions category! Listen to her read her story in the episode:
www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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Cynthia Swanson @cynswanauthor.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks, Christy and Rock is Lit! Loved writing this story and can't wait to share it with listeners & readers!

#BookSky #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity

@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 19

Rock is Lit is thrilled to congratulate Cynthia Swanson, winner of the Bill Hallberg Rock 'N' Roll Short Story Contest, General Submissions category, for “A Possibility Nonetheless.” Catch her reading her story on a Sept EP of Rock is Lit!

Shout out to @kimgottliebwalker.bsky.social, runner-up!

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 19

Rock is Lit is thrilled to congratulate Cynthia Swanson, winner of the Bill Hallberg Rock 'N' Roll Short Story Contest, General Submissions category, for “A Possibility Nonetheless.” Catch her reading her story on a Sept EP of Rock is Lit!

Shout out to @kimgottliebwalker.bsky.social, runner-up!

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 19

Rock is Lit is thrilled to congratulate Middle Tennessee State University student Mavis Wolff, winner of the Bill Hallberg Rock 'N' Roll Short Story Contest, Undergraduate Submissions category, for “Yes, Please.” She’ll be featured reading her story on a Sept EP of Rock is Lit!

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hey, all, if you plan to submit your work to the 2nd Bill Hallberg Rock 'n' Roll Short Story Contest, now's the time to do it. Tomorrow is the deadline: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/billhallberg...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #writingcontest #billhallbergrocknrollshortstorycontest

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 1

🚨 T-minus ONE MONTH until liftoff! 🚀

The Bill Hallberg Rock 'n Roll Short Story Contest deadline is coming in hot — August 1!

Guidelines here: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/billhallberg...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #writingcontest #shortstorycontest #writingcommunity

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 4

Got a story that rocks? Enter the Bill Hallberg Rock 'n Roll Short Story Contest!

Cash prizes + publication
Deadline: August 1
Bring the noise. Bring the words.

www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/billhallberg...

#WritingContest @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #billhallbergrocknrollshortstorycontest

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · May 13

Enter the 2nd Annual Bill Hallberg Rock 'n' Roll Short Story Contest—open now! $50 prize + chance to be featured on the Rock is Lit podcast! Deadline: August 1

👉 Details: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/billhallberg...

#BillHallbergRockandRollShortStoryContest @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · May 13

Join legendary rock photographer & author of the novel 'Lenswoman in Love' Kim Gottlieb-Walker on Rock is Lit for a visual journey through the '60s & '70s music scene. Exclusively on YouTube.

👉 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMiL...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @kimgottliebwalker.bsky.social

@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · May 12

Get ready for a visual feast with photographer @kimgottliebwalker.bsky.social! We're talking her new novel, her photos of rockstars and the cast and crew of such films as 'Halloween'—PLUS she's showing us her amazing photo slideshow:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMiL...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · May 3

Rock is Lit wishes @jessamynviolet.bsky.social a very happy birthday!

Listen to Jessamyn on Rock is Lit EP26, with Lina Lecaro: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

You can also catch her on EP52: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 28

Rock is Lit wishes Melissa Ragsly a very happy birthday!
Listen to Melissa talk about the music-related short stories in her collection 'We Know This Will All Disappear' on Rock is Lit EP18: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @melissaragsly.bsky.social

@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 26

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! 📚✨ Grateful for these magical places and the people who keep them alive. Support your local indie today—and as often as you can!

#independentbookstore #IndependentBookstoreDay2025 @quailridgebooks.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 24

Such a fun night Tuesday at The Generalist in Johnson City, TN! I had the pleasure of leading an in-conversation event with the talented Michael Amos Cody to celebrate the release of his powerful new thriller, 'Streets of Nashville' (Madville Publishing).

@michaelamoscody.bsky.social #rocknovels

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 24

Happy book birthday to my childhood fave, #TheOutsiders!

@sehinton.bsky.social

@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 24

Rock is Lit wishes Claire Hopple a very happy birthday!
Listen to Claire on Rock is Lit EP52. EP52 is a panel discussion on writing fiction about musicians.

Listen here: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislit

#rocknovels @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @clairehopple.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 22

Join Professor @michaelamoscody.bsky.social and me at The Generalist in Johnson, TN, at 7:00 p.m. tonight as we celebrate his powerful new novel, 'Streets of Nashville'—a gritty, soulful tale of music, friendship, and the shadows behind the spotlight.

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social #rocknovels

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 20

Rock is Lit wishes Emily Alice Katz a very happy birthday!

Listen to Emily on Rock is Lit EP38: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

#rockislit #BornOnThisDay #rocknovels @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @nclitreview.bsky.social #emilyalicekatz

@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 18

The 2nd Annual Bill Hallberg Rock 'n' Roll Short Story Contest, sponsored by the Rock is Lit podcast, is OPEN for submissions! Deadline: August 1

👉 Full details + guidelines:
www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/billhallberg...

#writingcommunity #writingcontest @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 16

I'm thrilled to welcome back two pals of the podcast—and of mine—Michael Amos Cody and Peter McDade, who both have new novels out this week. I’m so chuffed for these guys!

www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @michaelamoscody.bsky.social #rocknovels

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 8

Rock is Lit wishes Sarah Pinsker a very happy birthday!
Listen to Sarah talk about her Nebula Award-winning sci fi rock novel, 'A Song For a New Day', on EP23: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpod...

#rocknovels #scifinovel @sarahpinsker.bsky.social @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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Pantheon Media: Where Fans Belong @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social · Apr 7

With 1977 Jimmy by your side!

@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 7

Had an great time at the Knoxville Book Festival last weekend! Huge thanks to the organizers for putting together such a welcoming event.

Extra love to Claire Hopple and Michael Amos Cody for joining me on a fab panel discussion all about #rocknovels. What a blast!

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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@rockislitpodcast @rockislitpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 7

Had an great time at the Knoxville Book Festival last weekend! Huge thanks to the organizers for putting together such a welcoming event.

Extra love to Claire Hopple and Michael Amos Cody for joining me on a fab panel discussion all about #rocknovels. What a blast!

@pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social