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.
New for September 2026
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It may be a bit early, but we’re excited to announce that pre-sales are now being accepted for At My Worst, the Best of Patrick F. McManus! Click here for more information and to reserve your copy!
Pat’s long-time publisher, Henry Holt & Co., is redesigning the cover art on ten of Pat’s popular humor collections! We can't wait to see what they come up with, but if you’re a fan of nostalgia, head over to our shop, Grogan’s Surplus, where you can still get autographed limited editions of Pat’s books with the soon-to-be-retired covers!
Don't miss this hilarious new story about Pat and Bun's first baby, Kelly! They say the first kid is the hardest, and boy, isn't that the truth!
New from our Growing Up McManus Series!
By Kelly McManus
"I was a bad baby, or so I was told."
Kelly, the original "Sugar Baby," enjoys a blissful sugar high.
... And Speaking of Sugar
Bun always had a jar full of homemade goodies like Snickerdoodles or Oatmeal Cookies on hand. After school, she would give us one with a glass of cold milk to tide us over until dinner.
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We recently found a sketchbook from Pat’s first year as an art student at WSU. Looks to us like he was pretty decent for a beginner. Of course, despite showing some early talent, Pat switched majors as soon as Bun made it clear that he was expected to earn a living — and soon!
Pat still went on to become an artist, just one who draws with words instead of pen & ink.
Dear Wayward Writer,
We hope you enjoyed your summer break, but now that September has arrived, it’s time to head back to class. To ease you back into the grind, Professor McManus is going easy on you, starting off the school year with a very short lecture entitled Why I Give Characters and Places Such Odd Names. ​​​​​​​​
In Closing...
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Here's a little advice to start your school year off right — Don’t pull a Pat!
He thought he could get away with sneaking away from school most days to play in the woods. But his teacher was no fool and held Pat back that year for too many absences.
Psst: His teacher was also his mom!
Here’s the one-room schoolhouse where Pat lived and attended second grade (a couple of times).
