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 4/23

Stuff & Things 4/23

>> We're puppy sitting for our neighbor.  I get this text from the hubs midday on Wednesday... The stuff that man remembers.  Seriously.  I don't think I know any of the muppet's names except for kermit.  Okay, and miss piggy.  And animal.  But I think that's...

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I’m In Trouble…

I’m In Trouble…

If you follow me on instagram, then you know Publix just opened literally right behind my apartment.  The thing is, there's a light rail between us.  Which means I have to walk around to get there.  Even still, it's only about a 10 minute walk.  (I hear they're planning to...

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On Marriage & The Tough Stuff

On Marriage & The Tough Stuff

On Friday, I got to hang out with Kristina and Meghan.  Meghan was in town for an event with her husband, and we got to steal her for a bit to hit the food truck rodeo that takes place every Friday a short walk from my place. After Kristina left, Meghan and I walked back to my place together....

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Let’s Talk [sinful colors]

Let’s Talk [sinful colors]

[Sinful Colors: Let's Talk] All the rain?  Yeah.  I could do without it.  Puddles and little rivers every which way you turn.  This is me with my complaining pants on.  Sorry.  Or am I? I will say this, Wednesday night, after a less than easy day at work, I came home...

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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.