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.”
Getting my life back on track: In-depth Goal Setting with Powersheets + July Goals
Have you ever felt like you just need to be brought back to life? Like, you know the person you once were is in there somewhere, buried beneath it all, but you haven't seen them in a while? I swear, the older we get the quicker the time passes. And what's worse is I...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
