Carol is giving away lots of nice little “Grumpy” goodies. To be in with a chance to win please click on the following link and follow the instructions. Good luck!!
About the book
Is your Grumpy Old Man getting under your feet? Is he wrestling with retirement? Are you wondering if you should bundle him up and entrust him to basket-weaving classes? Then this book could be the answer to your prayers. This light hearted guide is packed full of lively ideas, anecdotes and quips. Not only does it set out to provide laughs, but offers over 700 ideas and ways to keep a Grumpy Old Man occupied.
From collecting airline sick bags to zorbing, you will be sure to find an absorbing pastime for your beloved curmudgeon. There are examples of those who have faced extraordinary challenges in older age, fascinating facts to interest a reluctant partner and innovative ideas drizzled, of course, with a large dollop of humour.
Written tongue-in-cheek, this book succeeds in proving that getting older doesn’t mean the end of life or having fun. It provides amusing answers to the question, “How on Earth will my husband fill in his time in his retirement?” It offers suggestions on what might, or most certainly might not, amuse him. Ideal for trivia buffs, those approaching retirement, (or just at a loose end) and frustrated women who have an irritable male on their hands, this book will lighten any mood and may even prevent the odd murder.
About the Author
After completing a degree in French and English, Carol E Wyer became a language teacher. She actually began her working life abroad, in Casablanca, Morocco, where she taught English as a Foreign Language in an American Language school. It was soon discovered that she could speak French rather well, and she became a translator and teacher to large organisations and companies such as ‘Regie de Tabac’, Morocco’s largest cigarette company, and the Mediterranean Shipping Company.
After a few years she was ‘head-hunted ‘to run the English as a Foreign Language department of a private school in the UK. (Imagine Hogwarts without the wizardry.)
Carol taught English up to, and including ‘A’ Level, along with English as a Foreign Language. She also qualified to teach pupils with Dyslexia and became Head of English for Special Needs.
In 1988, Carol set up her own language company called Language 2000 Ltd and worked in schools and for companies. She taught a variety of languages, including basic Japanese, to all ages and translated documents.
A recurrence of spinal difficulties that began when she was a teenager, forced her to give up teaching and choose a new direction. In order to deal with her health problems, Carol attended a fitness course (Premier), took the qualifications to become a fitness instructor and became a personal trainer. That led her to become a trainer for others, particularly for older people who, like herself, had undergone major surgery.
Thanks to older age, Carol now no longer trains people, but she is currently writing a series of novels, articles and books which takes a humorous look at getting older. It is her hope that they will educate through laughter and help others appreciate life.
Carol has written several short stories over the years, including humorous books for children which served to teach them French. She was not able to fulfil her desire to be a full-time author until two years ago when her son flew from the nest, leaving his bedroom which Carol turned into her office.
Since then, she has written two novels, Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines and Surfing in Stilettos, both of which have enjoyed media attention and success, becoming best sellers and winning awards.
Carol writes regularly for author websites and she has recently become a contributing author on a help guide entitled Tutorials and Tools for Prospering in a Digital Age.
Author links
FeedARead (Paperback version) Surfing in Stilettos
FeedARead (Paperback version) Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines
Member of Romantic Novelists Association
Don't forget the giveaway!
Carol is giving away lots of nice little “Grumpy” goodies. To be in with a chance to win please click on the following link and follow the instructions. Good luck!!
6 comments:
Thanks for hosting Carol on the last day of the cover reveal tour Kim.
Obviously our Mr Grumpies have nothing to say that make us laugh ...
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I am astonished. Your grumpies are obviously, 'serious' grumpies! For once, I am lost for words. Thank you so much Kim. I always love being here. I think I'll go out and poke people with my grumpy stick to make them speak out.
My Mr Grumpy makes me laugh constantly cos he's a full on nutter. There's not one thing in particular he says but there is one thing he does which makes me laugh so hard. I sometimes go into the bedroom and he bounds out of the ensuite naked, waving his tackle about and singing....'I've got a little something for you!' Gross I know but ya gotta laugh!
Great post really enjoyed the tour this week. It was the most fun x
Have been out all day so only just got here. My grumpy makes me laugh most days with his wisecracks and jokes - yes he's got a sense of humour too, usually at my expense - trouble is, at present I just can't think of one to regale here. Sorry. Love the tour and love the site, Kim - your background is so bright and colourful, cheers up the day! Great post ladies. Thanks you. Kit :D
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