Retirement Humor

In this story from the novel, “SuperHero – Retirement”, when a recently retired SuperHero in his Alternative Identity meets his daughter’s father-in-law to be sparks fly.

In this short story from the novel, “SuperHero- Retirement”, recently retired Arch-Villains can’t help themselves. It’s so good to be bad.

After stealing some priceless Russian jewels from the Stockholm Auction House, Martha and her gang flee to the small village of Hemmavid to lie low. But what they find is a village in crisis, so they decide they want to help revive the place. But to do so, the village needs money. In steps the League of Pensioners to arrange events to attract paying tourists. Which all turns out to be a rather delicate – and dramatic – balancing act when you are wanted by the police.

In this story from the novel, “SuperHero – Retirement”, retired SuperHeroes discover a teen with Super abilities, who for secretive family reasons is unable to attend the SuperCharterSchool. So, they decide to train him.

How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.

In the early 2000s Sophie and John Williams travel to France from Britain in order to find a house for their impending retirement. After many disappointments, their French estate agent, Jean-Christophe, eventually shows them a converted barn that seems to meet all their requirements, and they decide to buy it. They are surprised to find that the adjacent house appears to be an orphanage whose manager seems to resent their presence.At about the same time Julie Smithers, a single woman in her late thirties who has left her routine job and a troubled romance in London, moves into a renovated ...

In this story from the novel, “SuperHero – Retirement”, recently retired SuperHeroes battling their fiercest Arch-Villain . . . Boredom, commensurate at a weekly picnic about the good and bad times.

In this story from the novel SuperHero Retirement, Retired SuperHeroes reveal to their squire one of the greatest advantages Supers have with regard to romance is there's no such thing as a lover who's Geographically Undesirable.

In this story from the novel, “SuperHero – Retirement”, a recently retired SuperHero still mourning the death of his long-dead life unexpectedly finds romance while shopping.

THE RELUCTANT EXPAT is Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his transition to life in a new country. Alan has no desire to move to Spain, but his sister Cathy and brother-in-law Bernie are going regardless, so he decides to tag along. Despite his initial pessimism, he soon sees that life in their new home has more to offer than he first suspected, and by befriending a pair of local oldies he finds surprising new opportunities opening up to him. A coin dealer by trade and an idler by nature, his new, dynamic attitude surprises Cathy, Bernie and, most of all, himself, as he gets to grips...

An amusing tale with a sprinkling of old jokes thrown in for good measure. Nigel, Phil and George are looking to enliven their retirements. Inspired by reading John McNab written by John Buchan, they set out to play various illegal pranks, though all in a good cause. They are assisted in keeping their nefarious activities secret from their wives by Chloe, a music teacher who also lives in their Northumberland village. A coincidence brings the men into contact with a real criminal and also attracts the attention of a zealous young Detective Constable, Christine. Staying one step ahead of ...

Did you finally want to get that tattoo you have planning for over a decade? Do you feel that going into retirement needs a bit of re-branding? If you are only retiring from your job, and not from life, then you should know what you are capable of doing with all of that extra time. Now you are more than capable of pursuing your bliss for next phase of your life. I call this more of a paradigm shift into something new. And like everything else, we need to approach this with an open mind and a creative sense of humour. The book covers ten essential areas to have the best possible next phase ...

FINDING MY FEET is the second instalment of THE RELUCTANT EXPAT, Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his life in Spain. Part Three of Alan’s story is now also available.

Who Farted? (Probably Me) By Nati Carrillo A laugh-out-loud survival guide for anyone over 50, navigating aging one leak, nap, and surprise toot at a time. If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why, this book is for you. If you’ve ever blamed a fart on the dog — or the floorboard — this book is definitely for you. And if you're looking for the perfect funny gift for a parent, grandparent, or fabulous 50+ friend... you just found it. Who Farted? (Probably Me) is a hilarious, heartwarming look at the awkward, wonderful, ridiculous reality of getting older. With wit sharper ...

Gold painted stones with bible verses and a strange symbol began to appear along the paths of Golden Oaks Retirement Community. Some of the messages were comforting. Others seemed threatening. Residents became fearful about the motives of this mysterious painter. Cate May, 87-year-old resident sleuth, was determined to find out who was painting and distributing these stones. As former social worker, she leaves no stone unturned in her investigation. This is the third book in the Cate May Golden Oaks series. It provides a light-hearted glimpse into the activities in a retirement community as...

BILL AND BEN, TRAVELLING MEN is the light-hearted account of a summer-long campervan tour of Scotland. When lively young butcher Ben Butler decides to pack in his job and hit the road, his sombre pal Bill takes early retirement in order to join him. During the action-packed journey north in Bertha the Boxer they recruit the young runaway Dylan, who adds a mercantile twist to their travels. Further north they befriend Alistair – an elderly gent revisiting old haunts with his tiny wooden caravan in tow – and continue their escapade, including a curious run-in with the law. As the four of ...

How do you solve murders that may not even be murder? Experience the mayhem with Millie and friends at Holy Oak Retirement Village. Elnora Lowlands' novel "Mayhem Senior Style: Holy Oak Village” follows Millie, a retired nurse, as she navigates life in a retirement village after leaving her farm. Millie forms new friendships with residents like Liang and Warren, as they bond over shared experiences and their pets. Camille, Millie's loyal dog, plays a significant role in the narrative, adding a heartwarming touch to the tale. However, several residents at Holy Oak have recently died ...

BOTH HANDS FULL is the amusing and enlightening account of one lottery winner’s struggle to come to terms with his new-found wealth. When Andy Langford lands a huge Lotto prize, it comes at a time of imminent change in his so-far satisfactory life. Having discovered that his wife is having a serious love affair, he feels compelled to shoulder his great monetary burden alone and elects to move back to Lancashire to live with his shrewd but kindly mother. Determined to share the greater part of his windfall with those less fortunate than himself, he considers the options open to him which ...

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A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. When she relocates to Spain’s Costa del Sol, Karen McLaren turns her back on an unfaithful husband and a long teaching career. She arrives at the Club Britannia complex for the over-60s carrying many plans for her future… …finding herself making inquiries about the tragic death of a magician isn’t one of them. Though local police have declared the event an accident, Karen is unconvinced. Helped by an eclectic group of the resort’s residents, Karen discovers a real talent for ...