Messenger: A Novel in 16 Episodes

Messenger: A Novel in 16 Episodes

MESSENGER is the story of a mysterious old woman who delivers life-changing messages to seemingly random people all over New York City and Alana, a young journalist determined to uncover Messenger’s story. In the surprise ending, Alana discovers the true meaning of their journey together. You can find the complete text of each episode, Questions to Ponder and show credits in the episode description.

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July 1, 2020 33 mins

“You know that message you’ve been waiting for your whole life, as long as you can remember? You’ve looked for it in the mail, e-mail, text, letter, in every book or magazine you’ve ever read. On billboards. In other’s faces. I bring that message.”  --Messenger

Can one message change a life? A city? The world?

MESSENGER is the story of a mysterious old woman who delivers life-changing messages to seemingly random people all over New ...

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MESSENGER
A novel in 16 episodes
By Liz Keller Whitehurst
Read by Rachel Pater

 

Credits/Contacts

  • Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gmail.com
  • For inquiries about MESSENGER or rights queries, 
    contact April Eberhardt: april@aprileberhardt.com
  • Book editor: Annie Tucker: annietucker@gmail.com
  • Podcast design/social media: Brandon O’Neill: oneillcreativeco.com
  • Audio production and voice artist: Rachel Pater: richmondstor...
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    July 22, 2020 33 mins

    MESSENGER
    A novel in 16 episodes
    By Liz Keller Whitehurst
    Read by Rachel Pater

     

    Have you ever received a message from an unexpected source? What message would you like to receive—or give? We want to hear your reports and observations and to collect any messages you'd like to share. Send us an email at messengerthenovel@gmail.com, and you can see some that we’ve already received on our social media pages.  We look forward to hea...

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    We’re looking for your stories of receiving a message from an unexpected source. Or, can you tell us what message would you like to receive—or give? We want to hear your stories - long or short, profound or pedestrian, and to collect any messages you'd like to share. Send us an email at messengerthenovel@gmail.com, and you can see some that we’ve already received on our social media pages.  We look forward to hearing from y...

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    August 5, 2020 38 mins

    We’re looking for your stories of receiving a message from an unexpected source. Or, can you tell us what message would you like to receive—or give? We want to hear your stories - long or short, profound or pedestrian, and to collect any messages you'd like to share. Send us an email at messengerthenovel@gmail.com, and you can see some that we’ve already received on our social media pages.  We look forward to hearing from y...

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    August 12, 2020 26 mins

    We’re looking for your stories of receiving a message from an unexpected source. Or, can you tell us what message would you like to receive—or give? We want to hear your stories - long or short, profound or pedestrian, and to collect any messages you'd like to share. Send us an email at messengerthenovel@gmail.com, and you can see some that we’ve already received on our social media pages.  We look forward to hearing from y...

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    August 19, 2020 35 mins

    We’re looking for your stories of receiving a message from an unexpected source. Or, can you tell us what message would you like to receive—or give? We want to hear your stories - long or short, profound or pedestrian, and to collect any messages you'd like to share. Send us an email at messengerthenovel@gmail.com, and you can see some that we’ve already received on our social media pages.  We look forward to hearing from y...

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    August 26, 2020 29 mins

    We’re looking for your stories of receiving a message from an unexpected source. Or, can you tell us what message would you like to receive—or give? We want to hear your stories - long or short, profound or pedestrian, and to collect any messages you'd like to share. Send us an email at messengerthenovel@gmail.com, and you can see some that we’ve already received on our social media pages.  We look forward to hearing from y...

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    September 2, 2020 34 mins

    GOOD NEWS! Thanks to you, we’ve received enough real-life messages to record a bonus episode soon. But we still want to hear from you, if you’ve been meaning to send us a message but haven’t gotten around to it yet. PLEASE DO SO THIS WEEK. Send your message to: messengerthenovel@gmail.com. We can’t wait to receive it!

     

    Credits/Contacts

  • Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gmail.com
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    September 9, 2020 24 mins

    Credits/Contacts

  • Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gmail.com
  • For inquiries about MESSENGER or rights queries, 
    contact April Eberhardt: april@aprileberhardt.com
  • Book editor: Annie Tucker: annietucker@gmail.com
  • Podcast design/social media: Brandon O’Neill: oneillcreativeco.com
  • Photography: Joy Whitehurst: Instagram: @turquoisekoi
  • Audio production and voice artist: Rachel Pater: richmondstoryhouse.org
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    September 16, 2020 40 mins

    Support Messenger

    Thank you so much for listening to MESSENGER. Please consider rating it or writing a review on your podcast site or sharing it with a friend. 

     

    Credits/Contacts

  • Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gmail.com
  • For inquiries about MESSENGER or rights queries, 
    contact April Eberhardt: april@aprileberhardt.com
  • Book editor: Annie Tucker: annietucker@gmail.com
  • Podcast design/social media: Brandon O’Neil...
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    September 23, 2020 27 mins

    Social Media Artistry

    Have you seen the wonderful social media posts our talented designer, Brandon O’Neill, has created, often featuring evocative, original photography of NYC by Joy Whitehurst? Check it out and please consider following us @messengerthenovel on Facebook and Instagram and  @messenger_novel on Twitter. 

     

    Calling All Book Clubs

    Want to discuss MESSENGER with your friends? Consider choosing MESSENGER: A Novel in...

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    September 25, 2020 7 mins

    Welcome to a bonus episode of MESSENGER! Over the past few weeks, we asked you to send us real-life stories of a message you received from an unexpected source. And you did!  A huge thank you to all who sent in their real-life messages! They are diverse and intriguing—inspiring and mysterious. The timing of the message was important—sometimes it was life-changing. 

    Thanks again for listening and many thanks to all of your who shared...

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    September 30, 2020 32 mins

    SUPPORT MESSENGER

    Thank you for listening to MESSENGER. Please consider rating it or writing a review on your podcast site or sharing it with a friend. 

     

    Credits/Contacts

  • Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gmail.com
  • For inquiries about MESSENGER or rights queries, 
    contact April Eberhardt: april@aprileberhardt.com
  • Book editor: Annie Tucker: annietucker@gmail.com
  • Podcast design/social media: Brandon O’Neill: oneil...
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    October 7, 2020 32 mins

    SOCIAL MEDIA ARTISTRY

    Have you seen the amazing social media posts our talented designer, Brandon O’Neill, has created, often featuring evocative, original photography of NYC by Joy Whitehurst? Check it out and please consider following us @messengerthenovel on Facebook and Instagram and @messenger_novel on Twitter.

     

    CALLING ALL BOOK CLUBS

    Want to discuss MESSENGER with your friends? Consider choosing MESSENGER: A Novel in 16 ...

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    October 14, 2020 27 mins

    SUPPORT MESSENGER!

    Thank you so much for listening to MESSENGER. Please consider rating it or writing a review on your podcast site or sharing it with a friend. 

     

    CALLING ALL BOOK CLUBS

    Want to discuss MESSENGER with your friends? Consider choosing MESSENGER: A Novel in 16 Episodes as one of your book club selections. Liz Keller Whitehurst would be happy to join your book club gathering as a virtual guest to discuss all things MESSENG...

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    October 16, 2020 7 mins

    Welcome to another bonus episode of MESSENGER! Back in the early episodes, we asked listeners to send in messages that they had received.  We were so excited to receive even more real-life messages from our listeners since our last bonus episode, and we wanted you to hear them!  Just like the other batch, we heard lots of different kinds of stories with a common thread: the messages were life-changing to the receivers.  And just li...

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    October 21, 2020 33 mins

    ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END

    Believe it or not, this is the last episode of MESSENGER. But don’t worry. The podcast will remain up and available, so you can catch up on any episodes you missed, re-listen to episodes, and share it with friends. 

     

    THIS ISN’T GOODBYE! 

    If you’d like to keep up with MESSENGER news and with Liz Keller Whitehurst’s future projects drop us a line at: messengerthenovel@gmail.com. This information w...

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