A lifestyle blog.

And author website.
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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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I think you can.

I think you can.

Can I tell you something? Until very recently, I thought I was stupid. I don't say that to be dramatic; I actually believed it. I just thought okay, well, people get dealt a hand in life, and mine just didn't have anything special in it. That's okay, I'll just be the...

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Stuff & Things #2

>> If I want the cat to sit somewhere specific, I should just know to put the clean laundry down there.  Every time.  Every. Single. Time.   >>We got a fancy wine opener for our wedding.  It took me over a year to figure out how to use it.  The other day, I...

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What Do You Remember?

I have a sign hanging in my office. I've had it for a really long time. I remember I bought it as a reminder--but I couldn't tell you the last time I read it all the way through. Well, before today that is. Be You. A Genuine Original. Find your voice. Make a difference. Don't forget where you came...

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But It’s Not What I Want.

But It’s Not What I Want.

Hi friends!! I wasn't myself last week.  I felt like everything just slipped out of my control.  I was feeling really discouraged with my revisions.  The house was a mess because why bother.  And admittedly--I was feeling lonely.  Sometimes this working from home thing can...

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A Happy Accident

A Happy Accident

I won't lie to you.  This manicure was a complete mistake.  I'd painted my nails earlier in the week with OPI The World Is Not Enough.  I really, really love this polish.  I'm a huge fan of OPI in general, but lately haven't been spending the dollars on it.  Abby gave me...

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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

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.