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.”
From workaholic entrepreneur to boundary boss
Finally, the dream was going to become the reality. I’d been working quietly behind the scenes for months. And the day after I worked the final day of my notice, I hopped a plane to NYC to celebrate my 30th birthday with my husband. To a new stage of life, we toasted....
Ha! Yeah, no.
Orly: Saturated; Nina Ultra Pro: Starbright; Disney chunky pink glitter It's been a weird week with what seems like a lot of sadness all over the place. My moment this week is quiet and simple, but I sat myself outside for a few hours with some music, some snacks and my thoughts. It...
Stuff & Things 8/14
++ The other night we settled into bed. J fell asleep pretty quickly and I had my earplugs in so I couldn't hear much of anything. Suddenly, I hear the low vibration of J's voice and I yank out my earplug. He said, "I must have been half asleep because when Campbell kicked his...
On Mental Health & Depression: There is A Way Out, I Promise.
When I hear about someone suffering from mental health, my heart absolutely breaks. It's something no one really talks about. It's something that gets pushed under the rug. Be happy, people say. As if it were all so simple. Being sad might be the most crippling of all the...
Let’s Play Pretend…
Dress: c/o Sammy Dress Shoes: Payless (last season, similar here) I had every intention of wearing this simple and flirty dress to my BIL's wedding in May, but then I got put in a boot and figured a floor length dress was a better choice. I love how this piece fits, and the price point...
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.
