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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.” 

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Finding Faith in Seasons of Waiting

Finding Faith in Seasons of Waiting

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 The other night, I was chatting with a friend who finally accepted a position after a long search...

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The Better You: The Ugly

The Better You: The Ugly

This is hard for me to admit.  But for the sake of keeping things extra real around here, I think it's probably important to share. I keep a paper journal; I always have.  And no, that's not what I hesitated to share.  But sometimes, when things get extra rough, it's nice to...

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Happiness + OPI Can’t Find My Czechbook

Happiness + OPI Can’t Find My Czechbook

OPI Can't Find My Czechbook Color Club Harp On It (heart) This week...I mean...can we not?  The good news is it freaking flew right by!  Let's hope for a better week next week!  And y'all, it's Friday the 13th.  Maybe we'll actually have some good luck today since our luck on...

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Stuff & Things 2/12

Stuff & Things 2/12

++ This has been one of those weeks where there just aren't enough hours in the day.  I had myself completely stressed out on Tuesday, and at the end of the day I just had a startling realization that I was putting the pressure on myself.  It was hugely relieving to take a step back,...

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Coffee Chat: The Storm

Coffee Chat: The Storm

Sinful Shine: your's truly Essie: jazzy jubilent An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is pulling you back with difficulties, It means you are going to launch into something great. So just focus and keep aiming. We've all seen hard times.  It's just how life goes....

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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

If you’re into the kind of books that suck you in, make you fall in love with the characters and root for the underdog, then you’ll probably love these stories.