Hi, I´m Joey
It’s my hope that this website, which I founded in 2009, will become a regular source of inspiration, encouragement and comfort for you. We’re old friends here, and I’ve got stories to tell (and things to share). So grab a cuppa (or a glass) and stay a while.
While blogging is how I started my out-loud writing career, my debut novel, Yeah, maybe was released in 2014 and became an amazon bestseller. See more novels from me under “books.”
How I Work featuring freelance writer Kat Boogaard
Hey there! My name is Kat Boogaard, and I’ve been a full-time freelance writer for nearly the past four years (don’t even ask me where that time went…). Like any writer, I’m capable of researching and writing about nearly anything—seriously, I once wrote an entire...
The Rain Came Pouring…
Dorfman Pacific Scala Rain hat courtesy of Lipton Publicity The rain came pouring down when I was drowning that's when I could finally breathe. -taylor swift Remember on Friday when I mentioned I'd had a mini-breakdown sitting in Starbucks? Since then, the rain has started pouring down....
The Better You: Making a Dream a Reality
When I graduated college, I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to do. All I knew was that I wanted to write books. Unfortunately, there aren't job listings on Craigslist or Career Builder for "author." As I've shared before, I was sorely disappointed when I found myself...
Hugs. Tears. Nails. And Mavens.
Salon Perfect: Plumeria Yesterday was the kind of day that I just had to walk over to the Starbucks, work my butt off and drink a mocha chai latte. And I might have cried a little in my little corner "office." I'm hoping it wasn't the first time that Starbucks saw some tears, but...
Stuff & Things 2/19
++ I spent the afternoon yesterday browsing through Kristin's recipe index. I've been in such a rut lately, and I trust her taste. I'm particularly excited to try the beer bread, creamy chicken casserole, stovetop mac & cheese, her take on chicken enchiladas (sound way better than...
HI, I'M JOEY
Mama, indie author, wife, believer and friend.
My only hope is that while you’re here, you feel a sense of belonging, comfort and empowerment. Because life is too short to live it worried you’re not good enough.
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YOU SHOULD READ MY BOOKS
For the deep feeler, the over-thinker & the one who’s trying to figure out where they fit.
I write for the ones who feel like they’re too much and not enough all at the same time. For the ones navigating big questions about identity, self-worth, relationships, and those in-between life moments no one really prepares you for.
My stories offer a mix of comfort and catharsis—like a late-night journal entry or a favorite nostalgic playlist. If you love Taylor Swift lyrics, soft heartbreak, and hopeful endings, you just might find a piece of yourself in these pages.
