Joey O'Connor

10/14/2024

Discover the exotic world of conflict minerals, cryptocurrency, and illegal cobalt mining in my new thriller, The Cobalt Curse.

A desperate human rights layer launches a daring search for his former fiancee kidnapped in the Congo by a cryptocurrency titan set on controlling the world’s cobalt. Get your copy today!

http://welcome.joeyoconnor.org/cobalt-welcome/

10/11/2024

My new thriller, The Cobalt Curse, is here! https://bit.ly/4dEHR3v Discover if a desperate human rights lawyer can rescue his former fiancée kidnapped in the Congo by a cryptocurrency titan set on controlling the world's cobalt.

10/10/2024

The Cobalt Curse is coming this Friday.

08/06/2024

Hey friends, looking for a fun summer marriage read? I've re-released I Love You Unconditionally...On One Condition: Everyday Choices for an Extraordinary Marriage. Light-hearted stories and practical advice from 1 Corinthians 13. Here's what readers say...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A must-read for your marriage!"
"This book is hilarious at times, especially the thrift shop story."
"A fantastic book for marriage if you're open to trying it God's way."
"This isn't your typical marriage book. From wrestling to Wal-Mart, this book is a gem."
"Highly recommended for any married couple or anyone contemplating marriage!"

📕 Everyone wants to be loved unconditionally in marriage. But all too often, the conditions we create and the unrealistic expectations we place on our spouses rapidly cause that dream to fade. Soon we find ourselves sarcastic instead of sympathetic, condemning instead of compassionate, and far from that match made in heaven.

Packed with hilarious anecdotes and thoughtful insights, I Love You Unconditionally...On One Condition reveals that although marriages have their mountaintop moments, we spend most of our time in the valley of everyday living. Using 1 Corinthians 13, Joey O'Connor offers fresh insights into the marvelous, messy, and often mundane moments of married life.

Available in Kindle and paperback on Amazon.
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07/25/2024

Hey friends, have you ever wondered, "Is this it...is this all there to life?" It's that nagging itch, a deep longing to know why you've been placed on this earth...it's why I wrote The Longing.

📕 Here's what readers say...
"This is such a great book!"
"The Longing is life-changing. A must-read!"
"Excellent wisdom for anyone struggling with their identity, purpose, and pain."
"The Longing is a feast for the soul."
"The Longing is a reminder of God's affection."
"He writes as a real guy with real problems in a real world."
"It's refreshment for the soul with biblical examples."
"So many of us ask 'Who Am I?' We should be asking 'Whose Am I.' This book certainly answers that question."
"Excellent journey to fulfilling the longing of every person."
"A thought-provoking, easy-to-read book."
"The Longing is insightful. It left me longing for more."
"Love this author."
"The best book on God's love."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In The Longing: Embracing the Deepest Truth of Who You Are, Joey O'Connor offers the refreshing good news that you are a chosen, loved and accepted child of God.

Joey writes, "Ever since we were children, our hearts have hungered to know whose we are."

Discover an uplifting, fresh view of God's relentless love, giving you a whole new vision of how you see yourself. Your love and commitment to Christ will grow as a result.

Through inspiring scriptures and authentic storytelling, Joey offers laughter, hope, and encouragement.

In this transformational book, you will...

Embrace What It Means to Be Chosen, Loved & Accepted
Learn How to Silence Your Mind Monkeys
Overcome Self-Hated, Anxiety & Fear
Find Deeper Purpose & Meaning for Your Life
Discover Who You Are Meant to Be
Break Free from Heartache, Old Wounds & Addictions

Available in paperback, Kindle, & Audible. https://amzn.to/3yh5HDV

07/21/2024

Thompson River, Montana.

Optical illusion…the Brook trout was the size of a candy bar and I forgot my bear spray 😳!

07/19/2024

Priest River, Idaho.

06/25/2024

I need your vote! Which book cover do you like best? Cover #1, Cover #2, or Cover #3?

06/17/2024

🚩Here's what readers are saying about Among Kings...
"Among Kings is astonishing!"
"A riveting thriller."
"Fascinating historical fiction."
"I was utterly absorbed."
"I was up until 3 a.m. reading."
"I never knew this history."
"The characters are vivid."
"I'd never heard of William Sheppard or King Leopold II."
"A spellbinding book, haunting and lyrical."
"A story of courage and unusual bravery."
"It opened a chapter of history I had never read before."
"The book is addictive, deep, and fascinating."
"A riveting read about history, crime, and faith in the Congo."
"Significant, surprising, and satisfying."
"Destined to be your next binge."
"LOVE this book."

📕 Discover the powerful story of a courageous African American man who risked everything to save a nation.

Among Kings is the untold story of the high-stakes human rights battle between African American missionary William Sheppard and Belgium's King Leopold II, which led to the world's first international human rights trial.

In post-Civil War Virginia, William Sheppard pursues his lifelong dream of becoming a missionary in Africa. But as an African American man, he faces heartbreaking prejudice from the Presbyterian missions board.

Unexpectedly, he is matched with an unlikely colleague—the very white Samuel Lapsley. A deep in*******al friendship emerges as the two venture deep into the dangerous, Belgian-controlled Congo ruled by the evil King Leopold II.

Traveling by steamship 1,000 miles up the Congo River, these two novice missionaries battle lurking pythons, rampant disease, cannibal tribes, and all the King's men.

When Sheppard and Lapsley discover Leopold has enslaved the Congo for the rubber and ivory trade, they speak out against the atrocities, inciting the King's fury.

Leopold lashes back with a slander lawsuit against Sheppard, leading to the first international human rights trial. Millions of lives hang in the balance.

Who will win? The missionary or the monarch?

Available on Amazon in Kindle, Audible, paperback & hardcover. https://amzn.to/2Ca9mX

05/21/2024

Hey friends, are you looking for a heart-stopping summer read?

In THE COBALT CURSE, you'll meet Dr. Kai Baldwin, a grieving human rights lawyer set on rescuing his former fiancée kidnapped in the Congo by a cryptocurrency titan set on controlling the world’s cobalt resources.

Join my Launch Team to receive a free copy of my upcoming thriller, The Cobalt Curse. Read - Write a Short Review - Share with friends. Click here to get your free ebook & PDF.
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Receive your free copy of Joey O'Connor's new thriller, The Cobalt Curse. Read - Leave a Short Review - Share with friends...that's it!

05/11/2024

If you love David vs. Goliath adventure stories, Among Kings is for you! If you haven't had a chance to read Among Kings yet, pick up your copy today. In my Author's Notes, I tell the crazy story about how I came upon William Sheppard and all the wild adventures that followed. It's one of my best works yet...

Available in print, hardcover, Kindle, & Audible.

Among Kings: The Amazing Adventures of the Congo's African American Livingstone and the Courageous People who Toppled King Leopold II

05/11/2024

Coeur d'Alene River. Idaho beauty for your day.

05/10/2024

Hi there, if we have not yet met, my name is Joey O'Connor. I'm an author, screenwriter, and artist coach to creatives of all kinds. I write thrillers and historical fiction adventure novels. I love David vs. Goliath stories with high stakes and heroes willing to sacrifice all.

I'm also the founder of The Grove Center for the Arts & Media, a Southern California arts non-profit. For the past twenty years, I've had the privilege of working with some amazing, extremely creative artists.

What do I like to do? I love to read, go to the beach, travel, explore exotic worlds in my research, and hang with my family. Drop me a note...I'd love to hear from you! What are your favorite stories?

05/10/2024

Here's a few insights why I wrote my historical fiction novel, Among Kings. (Available in print, hardcover, ebook, & Audible on Amazon.) Drop me a comment. I'd love your thoughts...

Did you know in the past twenty-five years, over six million people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo? How did all of this get started? Read on t...