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.”
Mississippi Meatballs in the InstantPot
Many years ago, back when we lived in Charlotte, a friend invited us over for dinner. I’m not necessarily a picky eater, but I am a particular eater. Which is basically code for: I like to have control over what I’m eating. So going to someone’s house for a meal isn’t...
Entrepreneurs: Why you need communication guidelines
Let me set the scene. It's 7PM. Your husband just walked in the door looking tired and hungry. Your youngest is sitting on the floor amidst a pile of spilled Cheerios screaming their head off. And your oldest just told you she wants her ears pierced. You have potatoes near boil on the stove, and...
The comparison game: in life, in fitness, and in business.
A few years ago, I thought it would be fun to learn how to run. The training for me was all about enjoying the process, nothing else. I just wanted to see if I could do it. And once I started to get it, I couldn’t stop. I’d learned a new skill, and I couldn’t get enough. A few months into it, I...
Living with Intention: Setting Goals & Making Plans
I like knowing what to do with my time. I'm a fan of schedules and boundaries. I love productivity and intentionally relaxing. I'm the nerd that loves a new year, a fresh start. Whether it was the beginning of a new school year, a birthday, or a traditional new year, I'd take any opportunity to...
Stop waiting for the world to tell you you’re enough.
I was. And I know I'm not the only one. Actually, I spent a lot of my time feeling like I wasn't worth much at all. I searched for myself in all the wrong places. A chameleon, I mirrored others hoping that something would start to feel normal and natural eventually. I lost myself in boys who...
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.
