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.”
Change that Follows Loss
I do this thing that drives my husband insane. His first real experience with it was our Sophomore year of college. We'd made plans; he was supposed to come by my apartment for dinner. When he didn't show up, I tried calling him...over and over. When an hour went by,...
Then I Squealed!
Colors used: W&W megalast: on a trip, Sally Hansen White On, W&W megalast: sparkle and gray, W&W megalast tahitian pearl. 1. Okay. I did something a little different this week. I almost jumped up and down and squealed when it actually worked. okok, I really did...
How to: My Manicures
Every week I get this question: Do you just paint your nails very neatly or do you clean them up after? And honestly, it's a little of both. 1)Yes. I somehow over the years have managed to learn to practice extra care while painting my nails. BUT some brands are easier than...
It’s Simple.
I've spent a lot of time lately stewing over certain friendships. I've contemplated ideas of how to fix things. I've wondered if I've done something wrong or if time has simply changed us. I've gone back and forth over how I should address the issue and even if I should...
Two for One: nail files!
1) I tried to remake this pin. I used two megalast polishes: sugarcoat with white and stormy over top. I was pretty happy with how it turned out! I didn't have a chance to run to walgreens to pick up the Jordana glitter that was originally used, but I think the megalast white...
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.
