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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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Style Update: Accessorizing (Featuring Julep + Soufeel)

Style Update: Accessorizing (Featuring Julep + Soufeel)

 Nails: Julep Casey I'm trying with the whole fashion thing, friends.  I am.  But I'm just discovering that I'm a very simple girl with very plain style.  I'm okay with it, I think.  I mean, the point isn't to push myself into being someone I'm not.  The point is to...

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I Still Like You

I Still Like You

Hurdle after hurdle, this year keeps throwing twists and turns at us that should trip us up.  I saw this image a few weeks ago, on a particularly hard day, and thought...yup. But the truth is, the only real option is to just keep moving forward.  It's to the point now that when we hit a...

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Cups Lives On!

I don't have a nail polish post for you today because I haven't painted my nails consistently since last month.  I'm not sure who I am anymore, but once I figure that out, I'll let you know. Also, I'm not going to touch much on 9/11 today.  I've written about it before.  Many times....

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Stuff & Things 9/10

>>I wasn't home 30 seconds tonight (Wednesday) before I changed into my pajamas and washed my face.  J came home to find me at the kitchen counter with a glass of wine and a bowl of popcorn.  We were both up super early for work this morning (him earlier than...

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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

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.