A lifestyle blog.

And author website.
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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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Stuff & Things 7/16

Stuff & Things 7/16

Apparently I only blog on Thursdays these days.  That isn't the plan, I promise.  And things will get back to normal soon.  But things are just...out of whack right now.  And I pride myself on keeping things real in this space, but I also do my best that the real that you...

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Stuff & Things 7/9

Stuff & Things 7/9

Oh, hi.  Remember me?  I used to be a blogger?  I kid, I kid.  Everyone needs a break every now and again, right?  Except I haven't exactly taken a break, not really.  I just haven't had much to say.  And that's okay sometimes, right? In other news, I've been...

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4th of July Nails!

4th of July Nails!

Star: Born Pretty Store  Wet N Wild Echo Dark Revlon Scented Mon Cherry Finger Paints Paper Mache Happy 4th of July weekend, friends!  Have fun and stay safe!  

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Stuff & Things 7/2

Stuff & Things 7/2

Apparently this is what putting yourself on book deadline looks like.  You know, on top of your full time job that's more than 40 hrs/week, blogging, freelancing, and trying to maintain some semblance of a life.  The good news is it's Thursday.  Whatever that means. No, but really....

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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.