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.”
For when you need a prayer answered
And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. Matthew 21:22 I've always been a fairly optimistic person full of hope and faith. And I've always believed that things aren't over until they're good. But it wasn't until the last few years that I...
Real Marriage: Why We Don’t Use The Word Divorce.
Seems simple enough, right? But tell me you haven't been there. You're joking. You're in the middle of a heated argument. You want to get your way and you need to show your husband (or wife) exactly how serious you are. It's your get out of jail free card. It's an...
A Hodges Style Christmas!
J and I do our holidays a little differently now. The first few years we were married, the holidays left us stressed, frazzled, and exhausted. We'd end our "vacation" feeling more tired than when it started. So a few years ago, we made a decision. And now we stay...
Red Carpet!
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Red Carpet (390) I bought this polish over the summer with the intention of wearing it at the holidays, and I was so excited to finally pull it out! I'll be honest. I had a nail art idea in mind and then I just wasn't feeling it. I really enjoy the...
Stuff & Things 12/11
++ A few weeks ago I prayed really hard about needing guidance in a decision. I rarely ask for signs from God because sometimes that can seem a little hokey, but sometimes you really just need some reassurance or a nudge. Am I right? What I needed help with was if I was focusing...
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.
