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 . . .
May 2026
NEW FROM CAMP McMANUS!
This month, we are thrilled to share a recent article about Pat, written by Andrew Sharp for Sporting Classics Magazine. Andrew took the time to interview many of the people closest to Pat, including us! The result is a very insightful and informative look at everyone’s favorite outdoor writer, Pat McManus. Don’t miss it!
Pat McManus: Into the Twilight, Endlessly Making People Laugh
Andrew’s article replaces Peg’s blog this month, but she’ll be back in June with another exciting tale about “Growing Up McManus”.
A SELF-PORTRAIT
By Pat McManus
We imagine Pat drew this self-portrait upon realizing that Bun's observation about his need to earn a living was a legitimate concern.
Pat the Artist
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Did you know Pat had high hopes of becoming an artist when he was young? Well, that and a mountain man, of course. He even started out as an art major in college, but switched to English when Bun pointed out that he was expected to earn enough money to support their family.
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At My Worst: The Best of
Patrick F. McManus
We're thrilled to report that all of the story suggestions you submitted made the final cut for Pat's new book, due out next summer! Thanks for all the great recommendations!
Don't skip your writing lesson just because it's nice out.
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NEW: At The McManus School for Wayward Writers, Dr. McManus divulges the secret
to becoming a successful writer. ​
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Lesson Four: The Best Writing Advice I Ever Got
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Recipe of the Month
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We're adding this recipe to Bun's Cookbook in honor of Peggy's birthday this month. Nowadays, her taste is slightly more refined, but way back when, she always asked Bun to make this pork chop casserole for her birthday dinner.
More Must-Try Recipes
​We're sure you’ve caught on to the fact that we were pretty poor during our formative years. Mom had to get creative when coming up with affordable but "special" recipes for our celebratory dinners. One of our favorites was Porcupine Meatballs. This recipe originally came from Bun's mom, Dorothy Keough. According to Kelly, Grandma Keough even made it as a special treat the night Kelly brought her fiancé home to meet the grandparents. Allegedly, he loved it. ​
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Finally, if you're looking for a Mother’s Day treat that Mom will LOVE, here's our go-to recipe for the best scones you'll ever eat. You just have to trust us on this one ...
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