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.”
5 easy changes that’ll up-level your life
If you’re craving some sort of change but 1. you’re at capacity and just don’t know if you have the energy for it or 2. you don’t know where to start, today’s post is for you. It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with change and finding ways to improve my life. I...
Be Joyful in Hope
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope. That phrase has been on a loop in my head since 2015. Daily, I hear it. Sometimes it feels like a comforting reminder, others like a cruel taunt. Joyful in hope. What does that even mean? They're nice...
How to build & maintain a joyful business
Starting a business is a true labor of love. Some might even argue that becoming an entrepreneur requires a tiny dash of insanity. While it can look positively dreamy from the outside, there's a lot that goes into starting, building, managing and growing a small business. I'm sure the story varies...
How I Work featuring Liz Butts of Sprinkle Pop!
Hello sprinkley friends, my name is Liz Butts and I’m the owner of Sprinkle Pop. My company (i.e. me and one other sprinkle fairy) manufactures artisan sprinkle mixes for baked goods and sweet treats. A little bit about me…I’ve been a cake decorator for over 15 years (half my life). I also worked...
How to move on from things that hurt
This isn't exactly a fun subject to talk about. As an adult, when my heart hurts, I typically do my best to hide it, to stuff it down. And I'd bet it's a safe guess to say I'm not alone here. I rocked broken hearts like a champ when I was a teenager. I had the emo thing down pat. Give me all the...
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.
