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.”
Amazon Self-publishing questions answered: How to sell books outside of Amazon?
*Disclaimer There are so many reasons choosing Amazon is such a great option for self-publishing. There are also so many reasons why you may not want to exclusively distribute through Amazon. This topic can get a little overwhelming. So much, in fact, that I've had to...
Something all dog owners should know
I want to first start this post by saying that Bailey, so far, is just fine. But we had a bit of a scary experience on Tuesday. I'm sharing only because had I been armed with all of this information at the start, I would have done things quite differently. Now that I know, I feel it's my...
Behind the scenes: How I plan & manage content
Confession: I'm totally nosy. And with the perfectly curated social media world we live in, I find myself craving the real stuff. The raw details, you know? I want to see the how not just the what. I've been blogging (though now seemingly "on & off"--but that's finally changing, promise) since...
The messy middle
When I was a kid, every so often my mom would come up the stairs and leave a box of black trash bags outside my door; the subtle indicator that it was time to do a deep clean. I hated the process but always loved the results, so after a few deep breaths, I'd dive in. Somewhere in the middle, I'd...
Take the pressure off: Stop drinking the “have to” poison
A friend messaged me the other day. "I need to pick your brain." I wasn't doing anything, so I told them to call. This friend has an MLM business. And she's been off social media since February. "I hate it," she told me. "But I feel like I have to do it." She wanted my insight into hiring someone...
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.
