Gloss and Grit: My New Book Drops This Friday ✨

Hi Beautiful Souls,

I am beyond excited to finally share this with you. My brand-new poetry collection, Gloss and Grit, will officially be available this Friday! 🎉

This book has been a labor of love, healing, and empowerment. It’s where the elegance of a lifestyle magazine collides with the raw honesty of poetry. Every page is a mix of glossy inspiration and gritty truth. Because that’s what being a woman is. We are layered. We are real. Lastly, we are both softness and strength.

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Inside these 188 pages, you’ll find:

💄 Verses that read like stylish magazine columns but hit straight to the heart.
💔 Poems about love, heartbreak, identity, and self-worth.
🌸 Reflections on confidence, healing, and becoming the woman you’re meant to be.
🖤 Words that whisper, shout, and remind you. You are not alone in your journey.

I wrote this book for every woman rising. For every woman who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or underestimated. Gloss and Grit is your front-row seat to the messy, beautiful truth of womanhood—and I cannot wait for you to hold it in your hands.

📚 Formats Available:

• Soft Copy (eBook): Perfect for carrying with you anywhere.
• Hardcover: a luxe edition you’ll want on your coffee table, styled like your favorite magazine.

✨ Release Date: Friday
✨ Where to Buy: Amazon or my website

So mark your calendars, set a reminder, and get ready to add Gloss and Grit to your collection. This isn’t just a book. It’s an experience.

Thank you for walking this journey with me. I cannot wait for you to dive in.

With love & grit,
Joi 🤍

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