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.
Everything you could possibly want to learn about best-selling humorist Patrick F. McManus is here in these pages, and we add more fascinating tidbits all the time! Feel free to drop us a note if there's something more you want to know or would like us to add. We'd love to hear from you!​
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In the meantime, here are some pages you'll definitely want to check out:​​
Browse the menu for even more great content from author and humorist Patrick F. McManus!
(thru 12/31/2026)
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Gift-giving season is upon us! If you’re looking for a unique and special gift, look no further. Our shop features autographed copies of Pat’s books, many of which are out-of-print, hardcover, first editions! And remember, all of these books are from Pat’s private reserve! If there are humor lovers in your life, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give them a very special gift! Supplies are limited. Order early for Christmas delivery.
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"Even now my heart trips the light fantastic at the sound of that melodious name. Henry P. Grogan and I had no arrangement between us. Grogan would try to sell me every worthless, rotten, rusty piece of junk he could, and I would buy it. We were both happy with the arrangement."
— Pat McManus
Back in Pat’s day, Grogan’s was an army surplus store where he and his buddies went to spend their paper route money on canteens, grenades, and other survival gear.
Nowadays, Grogan’s is the name of our web store, and it doesn’t offer much in the way of survival gear. But if it’s adventure you’re after, there’s plenty to be found in the pages of Pat’s books.
Take a look around. See if anything catches your fancy. We’ll be up with Grogan by the ”We Traid Dawgs” sign,
if you have any questions (or email us here).
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Revenge of the Troll
(Peggy named her sourdough starter the Troll, after her Aunt Patricia.)
Last winter, we posted the Troll’s special recipe for making sourdough starter, as well as her sourdough bread and pancake recipes. Having never dabbled in the art of sourdough, Peggy decided to give it a go and, after a few rough starts perfecting the starter, she was on her way. It took six tries or so to get a decent loaf, but eventually she did, and everyone loved it. So much so that Kelly and Peggy’s kids now refuse to eat any bread but homemade sourdough! ​
“Who would have guessed that baking sourdough bread would become not only my hobby, but my part-time job!” Peggy said. “Now, if only I were getting paid for it!”
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Peggy's kids were afraid to try her creations when she first started baking with sourdough. They thought she would poison them with bad starter. It took a month of watching her survive it before they gave it a go, and now they’re hooked!
Peggy’s tips after months of trial and error are:
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Watch all the online tutorials you can. There are tons of them, and they really help you avoid beginner mistakes.
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Buy the right tools. It is a bit of an investment, and I’m sure the Troll just used what she had on hand, but having the right supplies sets you up for success. Also, having invested, you feel obligated to keep trying, er, baking.
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Learn to “read” your starter. Take the time to befriend your jar of goo. Name it and care for it like a family pet.
Have you gotten caught up in the sourdough bread baking movement? If so, tell us about your experience and share your tips on Pat’s Facebook and Instagram!
To anyone thinking of learning the art of sourdough - be warned. Once you start, you’ll soon be forced to bake bread for everyone you know!
Peggy's sourdough starter is aptly named the Troll.
A Good Read Goes Wrong
November is here! Time to snuggle up with a cup of hot tea and a good book. Might we recommend something by our favorite author, Pat McManus? We love all of Pat's books, but don’t read his stories in bed if you share yours with a significant other. You might laugh too loud and wake them up. You don't want to be beaten over the head with a pillow, do you?​​
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!
We can barely wait for Pat's latest and greatest to come out next summer! If you can't wait either, you can pre-order your copy here!​
