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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.” 

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Something all dog owners should know

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...

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Celebrate The Wins

Celebrate The Wins

Good morning.  This post is coming to you in real time. Remember when I said 2016 was going to be a good year?  That I was going to push myself to do things I was scared to do?  Well, considering my New Year only started on Feb 1, I'd say we're off to a good start! I don't have a...

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Stuff & Things: The One Where I Break Up With Best Buy

Stuff & Things: The One Where I Break Up With Best Buy

Gather round, it's story time. So I got a Fitbit Charge HR for Christmas.  It's what I wanted, and having had a Fitbit flex for over a year, I knew I'd be happy with it.  The one I got had a malfunction and stopped charging properly.  No big deal.  I called Best Buy to...

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DIY Bath Bombs

DIY Bath Bombs

I've been absolutely obsessed with Lush bath bombs lately.  One of my favorite things to do is to relax in a nice scented bath and binge Netflix.  Lately, it's been something I look forward to all day.  I love climbing into bed all fresh, clean and relaxed. I don't know if...

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Chasing Dreams: Get Specific About What’s Stopping You

Chasing Dreams: Get Specific About What’s Stopping You

There hasn't ever been anything in my life that I wanted that I didn't somehow make happen.  Before you click out and think I'm an asshole, bear with me. I'm a compulsive person.  I think I want a haircut?  I need it that afternoon.  I decide I want a lipstick?  I'm...

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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

If you’re into the kind of books that suck you in, make you fall in love with the characters and root for the underdog, then you’ll probably love these stories.