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.”
Side hustle to full-time: Tips for making the leap & quitting your day job
It was a Thursday night, which meant I was walking into RuSans, my favorite sushi place, just like I did every Thursday to meet my friends for dinner. But this time, things were different. I climbed into the barstool next to my friend. "It's just me tonight," she...
How To Find Motivation And Inspiration
I've been feeling boxed in lately. When I graduated college years ago, my education stopped. I didn't go to grad school. I don't have any certifications that I have to keep up to date. Our only instructions prior to graduation were to go out and live our lives and practice...
Julep Laurel + Link Love
julep laurel Click here to subscribe and receive your first box free! (This is a monthly subscription service that you can cancel or skip at any time) Is it shameful that I'm already planning grab sushi (and mcdonalds fries, don't judge me) on my way home, immediately change into my pajamas and...
Stop Waiting: Stuff & Things
You're waiting for something to pan out. You're waiting for a decision to be made. You don't know where you'll be in a year. You're waiting for a sign. You're waiting for courage. You're waiting. Something you want to do is contingent on all this waiting. You...
Why I’ll Never Be A Fashion Blogger
When Kristina blogged about this Old Navy dress, I didn't hesitate. I immediately ordered it. I've never done that before--ordered something a blogger suggested. But it seemed so easy! And hey, it was on sale. Win-win. Okay, story time. When it arrived, I couldn'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
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.
