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 . . .
June 2026
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Hey, kids. Camping season is here, and that means sleeping outside… in the dark. But worry not! Pat is here to save the day with great advice on darkness and what to do about it.
Everyone seemed to enjoy Pat's self-portrait, so we decided to start a gallery of all his art. This month, we're launching Phase One — The Pat McManus Doodle Collection.
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Peggy's back with a new tale about "Growing Up McManus". What do you do when your parents are in the habit of leaving you alone on a blanket in the middle of a meadow? Learn to play dead, that's what.
SUMMER BEGINS AT CAMP McMANUS!
Illustration by Roy Doty
Happy Father's Day
For all you do, cheers to you!
In honor of Father's Day, Pat spills the beans on a fun scouting recipe you can teach to your kid campers!
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​NEW FOR JUNE: Many writers do go straight to writing books, and some do hit the big time, but let’s start with this simple question: How do you get the book published in the first place? And once it is published, how does anyone know it has been published? Find out in Pat’s latest lesson at the School for Wayward Writers!​
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Lesson Five: Why Write For Magazines When You Really Want To Write Books?
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Recipe of the Month
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For my birthday, Kelly gave me a homemade rhubarb cake along with the recipe card Mom had handwritten for it many years ago. What a treat!
Thanks, Kelly!
We wanted to keep Andrew Sharp's article about Pat available to our readers, so we created a new page where we'll post a link to it and all the other McManus articles we think are special.
