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.”
Unfunk yourself | How to not rot
The reality is we all get there sometimes. Where we’re tempted to just throw in the towel and go rot in bed. And some of us, ::cough:: ::cough:: maybe me, have been there more than we want to admit. The last year and a half has been really hard, okay? It’s a tricky...
Makeup products I will always repurchase | 5 minute face
If you know me at all, you know there are just some things I can’t be bothered with. While I love makeup and can truly appreciate the art of a full face, that’s just never been my style. In fact, I was all set to take a management position at Lancôme just out of college but ended up turning it...
Toddler toys that actually keep a toddler busy (and off of screens)
*disclaimer I have a 2.5 year old son. I also work full-time while keeping him home with me. I’m not going to lie, it’s…hard. Like, really freaking hard. We also decided to eliminate screens at the start of 2024. So for the last 4 months, I’ve been a full-time work from home stay at home mom to a...
15 empowering quotes that every woman needs to read
*disclaimer Confession? I was a pretty insecure person most of my life. It’s been quite a journey for me to find myself, establish confidence and feel worthy to take up space. And it’s definitely an ongoing journey. Truthfully, something just sort of clicked and I got totally fed up feeling weak...
5 binge-worthy true crime podcasts (that I may or may not have binged more than once)
Who else hadn’t ever heard of a podcast before Serial swept the internet? 🙋🏻♀️ I actually remember hearing about it and wondering how the heck you were supposed to consume it. It wasn’t until someone explained to me that there was an app, you search the title, and then each episode plays kind of...
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.
