JJ Barrows is a dynamic and multifaceted creative, celebrated (and criticized) for her work as a comedian, artist, and author. Known for her relatable humor and uplifting storytelling, JJ brings a unique blend of wit, heart, and authenticity to her performances and projects. As a comedian, she captivates audiences with her clever takes on life’s ups and downs, delivering comedy that is both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply relatable. JJ’s unique ability to turn personal experiences into comedic gold that is as insightful as it is hilarious makes her a standout voice in the world of stand-up.
Beyond the stage, JJ is a mixed media visual artist whose vibrant and colorful creations reflect her playful yet introspective approach to life. Her artwork often carries themes of joy, resilience, and self-expression, resonating with fans who appreciate her knack for finding beauty in the ordinary.
Having authored two books, it’s called a spade and KINDA FUNNY (a #1 new release on Amazon), her writing captures the same warmth and humor that define her comedy and art. She uses her platform to inspire and encourage others, sharing stories of personal growth, faith, and perseverance in a way that feels both honest and hopeful. JJ most enjoys connecting with her audiences and celebrating the human experience in all its colorful complexity.
When she’s not performing or creating, JJ is fully immersed in her latest role: new mom with her husband Josh Newton, and their baby boy, Canyon. Between diaper changes, sleepless nights and reheating her coffee (again), she somehow finds time to laugh at herself and make life’s chaos a little more colorful, all while Josh tries incessantly to vacuum up all her glitter trails.
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"it's called a spade" is a reference to calling life like it is instead of hiding the tough stuff and pretending like everything is fine. It’s a collection of stories about life, about people and God, recovery and relapse, heartache and brokenness, and the reality that life is hard, even if you believe in God, even if you don’t. But there is also hope and humor and healing that comes without answers. These stories are from a human who almost disappeared in her efforts to be seen; a girl who called spades hearts and smiled while bluffing.
This book may be good for anyone who's wrestled with their faith, struggled with loss, dealt with grief, been a product of divorce, uncertain in navigating a loved one's suicide, and desperately hoped for more in the midst of it all. There's no answers... just a safe space to talk about stuff that's hard to talk about.
And don't worry, there's some light hearted stories in there too! Because life is made of humor and pain, dark and light, dust and divine breath.
Now available:
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it's called a spade
