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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Change your life by changing your story

Change your life by changing your story

Are you living your best life? Or are you allowing a narrative that doesn’t feel fully authentic to control your life? You are in control. You can change your life by changing your story! Find out how!

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OH.  Now I get it.  Vanna WHITE.

OH. Now I get it. Vanna WHITE.

**This post contains affiliate links.  I purchased my monthly subscription with my own money, and all opinions are my own.  But yes, if you click on the links to purchase these amazing products, I'll be getting something out of it.  But really?  Can you blame me?  Me and...

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Stuff & Things 5/7

Stuff & Things 5/7

>> Whoops  I crashed out on the couch last night after being at work at 5:50AM that morning and toooooooootally didn't get this post up. Cappelli Straworld Pack-A-Hat c/o Lipton Publicity >> Hashtag: shameless pool day selfie.  I've been spending pretty much any free moment I...

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Remove the Pressure and Wait

I've spent some good time lately with a new friend.  And it sort of surprises me how quickly people just become part of our lives as if they've always been there.  And tonight, on a spur of the moment walk in the gorgeous weather, I broke down.  The tears came out of nowhere, and...

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It’s Coffee Time

It’s Coffee Time

Julep Vicki Essie Beyond Cozy Good morning, friends.  I'm so thankful Friday is here!  It's been one heck of a week, and I am so terribly looking forward to just crashing on my couch the moment I walk in the door. Some days I feel like Okay, I've got this.  But most of this last...

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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.