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.”
Preparing for my first event as a signing author (realistic & budget friendly) & what I learned doing it
*Disclaimer Last fall, I was sitting on my back deck hammering through another round of edits on Not so much when an email came through my inbox. The subject: BOOKISH BALL flashed at the top right corner of my screen. Instantly intrigued, I stopped what I was doing to...
A wakeup call about arbitrary standards
** I have had a few requests to provide audio for my blog posts. So if you'd rather consume this blog post via audio, here you go!** This is a silly little tale that I hope will serve as a powerful wakeup call about the stupid things we beat ourselves up over. As you all...
3 signs God is asking you to trust him more
You're feeling a little lost. Confused. Maybe you're feeling scared; unsure. Or maybe you're experiencing analysis paralysis. Whatever your situation, uncertainty is plaguing you. You're seeking direction, clarity, answers, hope, a sign, anything. If this is you, here are three signs that God is...
Social media: Break the addiction & develop a healthier relationship with social networking
I have a really complicated relationship with social media. I'd venture to guess you might, too. In fact, I know very few people who have a healthy relationship with it. I used to beat myself up over it. I hated how easy it was to get lost in the endless scroll--minutes then hours getting sucked...
“Why can’t I relax?”
I used to ask myself that question a lot. Even in the rare moments where I'd find myself nestled on the couch, glass of red wine in hand, a binge-worthy show cued up on the screen, I couldn't fully exhale. I was unable to find that soul-cleansing breath that releases your shoulders and clears your...
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.
