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 habits that every confident person does (that you can start today)
For years, “become more confident” was one of those goals that got moved from one year’s list to the next as I would audit my yearly goals on New Years: target unmet. I couldn’t figure it out. I saw confident people everywhere I looked. But I couldn’t seem to become...
How to make time to do what you want when you’re already busy
I say often that you won’t find time, you have to make it. And I must say it a lot because I’ve started to get asked how you’re supposed to actually do that. I hear a lot from people that they’re busy and truly don’t have the time they need to get everything done. And I’m primarily talking here...
Beauty in the Brokenness
*Disclaimer I originally wrote this blog post in the spring of 2018. I finally feel brave enough today to share it. Be kind. And if you know someone struggling, I hope you feel inspired to reach out and encourage them. Okay, wait. Slow down. Tell me more about that. Why would you take it upon...
Alternatives to saying “I’m sorry” | Stop apologizing for existing
*Disclaimer I had a teacher in the 8th grade who had a list of words and phrases up on his wall that we weren’t allowed to use. I remember walking into homeroom on the first day of school and being totally confused about why the phrase “I’m sorry” made it to the wall. The phrases “my bad” and “I...
How to sleep train your baby | Our journey to great newborn sleep
*Disclaimer Listen, I feel like from the moment those two lines appear, everyone and their mother has something to say to you about sleep. Get it while you can. You'll never sleep again. Yada. Yada. Yada. I'll be honest, one of the reasons we took our time deciding to have a family (11 years) was...
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.
