Thursday, January 2, 2014

Welcome to My Blog



My name is Joy M. Lilley, I came to writing in the autumn of 2008 when I first retired from a long career in the nursing profession.

I have a husband, three step children, one son and six grandchildren. I’m not sure how it could be possible, but I also have three great grandchildren. As you can imagine Christmas time and other celebratory occasions are busy and getting ever more expensive. However the advantages of having a large family far outweigh the disadvantages.

Although retired, I now find myself working in a busy District General Hospital Out-Patients department. I had always missed bedside nursing after I acquired a middle management post in administration, in which I spent the last twenty years of my employment. The satisfaction now felt in working a few hours each week and having the chance to talk with patients and colleagues is so gratifying.

Joining the United Kingdom’s Rock Choir, has given me a chance not only to make new friends, but to be able to sing a variety of songs from rock to gospel, and popular music. We have had the opportunity to sing in the great venues of London including the O2 Arena, Wembley Stadium, and the latest mission just before Christmas 2013 was to sing on the B.B.C’s evening  The One Show.


Reading, swimming, dancing and enjoying the theatre are also hobbies of mine.

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13 comments:

  1. Good morning everyone.I'm pleased to tell you that The Liberty Bodice my latest novel is doing well with 5 star reviews.If you get a chance to read it a review would be much appreciated.Enjoy the rest of today.

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  2. Good afternoon everyone,we have just returned from a trip to France to stay with our friends.The weather was beautiful with wall to wall sunshine.A splendid place to live.

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  3. Last Friday I had my special birthday celebrations,what a wonderful occasion it was.Good food,good venue,lovely speeches,but most of all lovely family and friends to share the happy evening with me.
    Now settling back down to my writing and 3rd book.Set in France it is a murder mystery.

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  4. Hello,It's a grey Autumnal day here in Kent.Have started to enjoy bus rides.And moreover they are free.I have been to Rye and Canterbury on the bus and off to Westward Cross in Ramsgate tomorrow with my sister.I had no idea that a bus ride to give such great and simple pleasure.

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  5. Good morning,It's now November and unusually warm for this time of the year in the U.K.If you or anyone you know needs an English voice over get them to contact me joygerken@yahoo.co.uk.Have a good day everyone.

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  7. Good morning,hope this bright sunny day lasts.Just to let you know that both my books are becoming better known.
    Also if you or anyone you know needs an English Rose voice over here is the link.https://uk.fiverr.com/lilleypond3

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  8. Just to wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

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  9. Hello everyone. Sorry to have been away for so long.Just a short note to let you know about my 3rd.novel.It is a murder mystery set in the Dordogne, France. It is soon to be finished. Once it is proof read and edited,I shall let you know the next move.

    With all good wishes,

    Joy

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  10. Two good things have happened, firstly my new novel a murder mystery set in France is at the editors, entitled "Strawberry moon." Secondly my novella a medical romance is to be published by Little Acorn publishing, entitled "Times pendulum swings again."
    Have a great weekend.
    Joy,Pen name Joy M.Lilley

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  11. “Time's Pendulum Swings Again - Paperback Copy Only £2.75 Launch Price BUY NOW! https://t.co/CGI2JhrMSs #bookreview #amreading #goodreads”

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  12. I do hope you get a chance to read my books and give a review.
    There is s hold up with "Strawberry moon" as it needs a few changes.I am about to start these and will let you know when it is ready for publishing.Have a great Sunday tomorrow and will be in touch with you again soon.
    Best wishes,
    Joy

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