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 will only be used for these updates. A NOTE FROM LIZ KELLER WHITEHURS...
Oct 21, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 like in MESSENGER the novel, timing is always key. We hope you enjoy! ...
Oct 16, 2020•7 min
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 MESSENGER, to ponder some of the questions included in each episode des...
Oct 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 Episodes as one of your book club selections. Liz Keller Whitehurst wo...
Oct 07, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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: oneillcreativeco.com Photography: Joy Whitehurst: Instagram: @turquoisekoi Aud...
Sep 30, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 these amazing messages. We will have more for you in another Bonu...
Sep 25, 2020•8 min
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 16 Episodes as one of your book club selections. Liz Keller Whitehurst w...
Sep 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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’Neill: oneillcreativeco.com Photography: Joy Whitehurst: Instagram: @turquois...
Sep 16, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 Original music and sound direction: Wells Hanley: wellshanley@gmail.com Recording a...
Sep 09, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 For inquiries about MESSENGER or rights queries, contact April Eberhardt: april@aprileberhardt.com Book...
Sep 02, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 you! Credits/Contacts Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gma...
Aug 26, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 you! Credits/Contacts Author: Liz Keller Whitehurst: messengerthenovel@gma...
Aug 19, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 you! Lucinda's Message: Soon after my father’s memorial service, I was wal...
Aug 12, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 you! Audrey's Message: I was looking for a place to live and had passed a ...
Aug 05, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 you! M's Message: I sat in a class as the first words out of the professor...
Jul 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 hearing from you! Larry’s message: Four months after my wife died, I was ...
Jul 22, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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: richmondstoryhouse.org Original music and sound direction: Wells Hanley: wellshan...
Jul 15, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 2
“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 York City and Alana, a young journalist determined to uncover Me...
Jul 01, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
