A lifestyle blog.

And author website.
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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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I’m Off My Game…

I’m Off My Game…

Sign up to be a Julep Maven here and get your first box for just $2.99! Trust me.  You'll be just as obsessed as I am... Anyway. Somehow we've made it to Friday.  Praise Jesus, Hallelujah!  Usually by Thursday, my body just says nope, you need to be done.  This week in...

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Real Life: Stuff & Things

Real Life: Stuff & Things

Oh friends.  I finally just now crashed down on the couch, Cheetos and wine in hand.  In case you don't follow me on Snapchat (@johodgespodges in case you want to)...the boot is back. Wait, what?  Yeah.  My foot had been bugging me for some time now, but after running on the...

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Sinful Colors: Sinful Shine Review

Sinful Colors: Sinful Shine Review

What Is Sinful Shine? Sinful Shine is newish collection from the original Sinful Color's line.  What you might not know is that Sinful Shine has actually been around for some time already.  You've seen the bottles with the silver cap, well, those are all Sinful Shine products with Gel...

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When You Decide To Remove All The Toxic Things

When You Decide To Remove All The Toxic Things

Julep Alyssa Letting go of anything toxic in your life will free you.  But know this, identifying the toxic problems and letting them go isn't easy.  You would think it is, but take it from me, it's really not.  It's freeing, sure.  And the freedom is important, but that doesn't mean it doesn't...

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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.