A lifestyle blog.

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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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3 signs God is asking you to trust him more

3 signs God is asking you to trust him more

You're feeling a little lost. Confused. Maybe you're feeling scared; unsure. Or maybe you're experiencing analysis paralysis. Whatever your situation, uncertainty is plaguing you. You're seeking direction, clarity, answers, hope, a sign, anything. If this is you, here...

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When Things Don’t Go As Planned

When Things Don’t Go As Planned

I just got off the phone with my best friend, our second chat of the day, a rarity.  I've come to expect her call mid-morning as she's walking with her daughter.  It's usually what marks my transition from writer to nanny.  But tonight, our unexpected conversation was all about...

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Serial Podcast: Did Adnan Do It?

Serial Podcast: Did Adnan Do It?

I was ten years old, waiting impatiently in the living room for my turn at the TV.  My dad was glued to the screen, awaiting the verdict in a trial he was so sure about.  It's almost over he told me, practically giddy to see a guilty man convicted. That's when a man came on the...

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September Beauty Favorites

September Beauty Favorites

My makeup game has changed ever since the Naked palette came into my life.  I'd been lusting after it forever, but I finally pulled the trigger on it over the summer with some birthday money.  I don't have to tell you that it's great, you probably already know that.  But what I can...

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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.