The Humorous World Of Author
Patrick F. McManus
Patrick F. McManus was a legendary author whose wit and humor left an indelible mark on the literary world. Despite his passing in 2018, he remains much loved by his fans who continue to discover and enjoy his works. This site is dedicated to continuing Pat's legacy.
The McManus Story Continues . . .
New For August
For Our Wayward Writers
It's too hot to be outside so you might as well hunker down by a fan and get to studying. In Lesson 7, Doctor McManus recounts the arduous process of getting a first book published. Hopefully, you're not in a hurry...
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Lesson 7: How Did I Get My First Book Published, You Ask?
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Meet the Real-Life Cast of Characters From Pat's Books!
Young Pat, around the age when he and his pals pulled off some of their best shenanigans.
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Rancid Crabtree
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Pat's Best Childhood Buds
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Mom and Gram
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Pat's Dad, Frank
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Pat's Dog, Strange
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Young Patricia, aka The Troll
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Vic DeMers, Pat's Stepdad
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The Old Schoolhouse
August is the Perfect Time to Read Pat McManus
If you enjoyed this excerpt from Mean Tents, you'll love Pat's book, The Grasshopper Trap. Autographed copies of this and other hilarious titles from Pat's private stash are available in Grogan's Mercantile!
Speaking of Good Reads...
Piggly Wiggly knew she shouldn't have yanked on Mickey's tail. Now the family cat AND the Trolls are going to make her pay for her mistake.
Read Mickey Goes Missing in "Growing Up McManus."
We often made huckleberry coffee cake instead of pie, mostly because it doesn't call for as many berries, but man, this pie looks good! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more delicious recipes!
Browse Bun's Cookbook to find more great summertime recipes!
