tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post613729178194472727..comments2024-03-26T18:07:42.517-06:00Comments on Books and Benches: A Band of Roses: An Interview with Author Pat McDermottMK McClintockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15140830185509209100noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-39799300017280379502012-07-19T12:03:27.068-06:002012-07-19T12:03:27.068-06:00Lovely to meet you, Rionna (lovely name,too!). Tha...Lovely to meet you, Rionna (lovely name,too!). Thanks so much for stopping by.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-49621357420404312662012-07-19T09:36:08.013-06:002012-07-19T09:36:08.013-06:00Pat,
So nice to see you. Your work sounds awesom...Pat,<br /><br />So nice to see you. Your work sounds awesome. I love all things Irish! :) What a wonderful spin! Can't wait to read it.<br /><br />All the Best,<br />RionnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759153034777785224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-27528264765495780882012-07-18T11:50:42.481-06:002012-07-18T11:50:42.481-06:00Why, thank you Gail! A lovely compliment from a fi...Why, thank you Gail! A lovely compliment from a fine storyteller :-)Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-59505770049239628582012-07-18T06:17:01.354-06:002012-07-18T06:17:01.354-06:00Nobody does Irish legends like Pat McDermott! I j...Nobody does Irish legends like Pat McDermott! I just LOVE her work!Gail Roughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614223212736801906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-61900683245622125862012-07-18T04:14:33.924-06:002012-07-18T04:14:33.924-06:00MK, I hope you enjoy reading that approach as much...MK, I hope you enjoy reading that approach as much as I enjoyed writing it. Oh, and next time you make chocolate cake, let me know. I'll be right over with the ice cream. Thank you so much for hosting me and the Boru clan. We've had a wonderful visit!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-75783342633536233032012-07-17T20:07:21.157-06:002012-07-17T20:07:21.157-06:00Pat--I'm fond of cooking too, but prefer bakin...Pat--I'm fond of cooking too, but prefer baking chocolate cake when I have the time. :) I'll be reading your book sooner than planned--I'm excited to get started on it and to see your approach to Brian Boru's alternate history.MK McClintockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140830185509209100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-33986547327073842582012-07-17T19:46:51.539-06:002012-07-17T19:46:51.539-06:00Alexa, I have my microwave moments, mostly to make...Alexa, I have my microwave moments, mostly to make popcorn when I'm too busy to cook a proper meal. I do enjoy cooking when I have time, though. Thank you for dropping by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-15755986568814843012012-07-17T19:45:22.756-06:002012-07-17T19:45:22.756-06:00JQ, it does sound like a great party in the works,...JQ, it does sound like a great party in the works, doesn't it? Let's all go! Thanks for the kind words. You made me smile :-)Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-12103746202579459012012-07-17T19:10:09.977-06:002012-07-17T19:10:09.977-06:00Great interview, ladies! Pat, more power to you fo...Great interview, ladies! Pat, more power to you for loving to cook. I am the Queen of the Microwave.Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671871950908006851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-1747035376759042912012-07-17T19:02:22.732-06:002012-07-17T19:02:22.732-06:00The Irish know how to celebrate. I bet 2014 will b...The Irish know how to celebrate. I bet 2014 will be a fantastic year to be in Ireland. I know you love it so because you write about the people and places so well. Best wishes.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-81179652223383138742012-07-17T18:39:22.902-06:002012-07-17T18:39:22.902-06:00Cheryl, thanks for stopping by!Cheryl, thanks for stopping by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-8104497667502321082012-07-17T18:38:51.280-06:002012-07-17T18:38:51.280-06:00Jennifer, thanks for the vote of confidence. I hop...Jennifer, thanks for the vote of confidence. I hope/know you'll enjoy the story!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-89895757115859370182012-07-17T17:46:18.534-06:002012-07-17T17:46:18.534-06:00Kemberlee-Thank you for sharing information about ...Kemberlee-Thank you for sharing information about the event in 2014. I was planning a holiday to IE for next autumn, but I do believe I may wait another year!MK McClintockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140830185509209100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-24676397916738317022012-07-17T17:37:46.507-06:002012-07-17T17:37:46.507-06:00Nice interview!Nice interview!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101939218861758437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-8597786796009434572012-07-17T17:04:59.992-06:002012-07-17T17:04:59.992-06:00See this one will be a top seller! Love your histo...See this one will be a top seller! Love your history lesson and unique approach. My only problem was the excerpt wasn't long enough. Looking forward to this amazing read~Jennifer (JC Page)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-48072136806588891852012-07-17T13:48:53.382-06:002012-07-17T13:48:53.382-06:00Will do, Kem. Thanks!Will do, Kem. Thanks!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-87974762700321507072012-07-17T13:44:19.406-06:002012-07-17T13:44:19.406-06:00Oh, yes, definitely plans. One of the big re-enact...Oh, yes, definitely plans. One of the big re-enactment groups is putting it together now. I believe it will be held on 23 April 2014, which was the date of the original battle, or it will be held on whatever date Good Friday falls on, since 23 April 1014 was Good Friday.<br /><br />There's also the Brú Ború Cultural Centre at the base of the Rock of Cashel. As you know, Brian Boru was the King of Munster before he became Ard Rí (High King) and his seat of power at at Cashel.<br />http://bruboru.ie<br /><br />As well, you should make a journey to Armagh City to the Catholic St Patrick's Cathedral (two cathedrals, both called St Patrick, one is Catholic, the other Protestant!). Boru is buried in the Catholic church.<br /><br />If you make plans to come over then, let me know!Kemberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526177270694486600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-44896622468577139342012-07-17T13:43:35.421-06:002012-07-17T13:43:35.421-06:00Waving back, Paisley! Thanks for the good wishes, ...Waving back, Paisley! Thanks for the good wishes, and for stopping by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-80669393825833488632012-07-17T13:35:09.337-06:002012-07-17T13:35:09.337-06:00Waving Pat. It was great learning new things about...Waving Pat. It was great learning new things about you today with MK. Your cover is awesome and your books very intriguing. You know I love all things Celtic. ;)<br /><br />Best of luck with lots of readers.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-24005437892778901172012-07-17T13:31:31.315-06:002012-07-17T13:31:31.315-06:00Thanks for popping in, Kemberlee. I think about go...Thanks for popping in, Kemberlee. I think about going over all the time. Any festivities planned? I've visited the Brian Boru Centre in Killaloe. Expect they'd have some sort of celebration there.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-28659889087276155582012-07-17T13:02:49.069-06:002012-07-17T13:02:49.069-06:00Greetings from Ireland, and from another Boru-ite ...Greetings from Ireland, and from another Boru-ite :-)<br /><br />I know you're planning another trip to Ireland soon, but have you thought about coming over in April 2014 for the 1000 year anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf?Kemberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01526177270694486600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-33063535689037851122012-07-17T10:30:53.071-06:002012-07-17T10:30:53.071-06:00Thank you, Erin. Always a pleasure to see you!Thank you, Erin. Always a pleasure to see you!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-91904809616980591802012-07-17T10:22:36.296-06:002012-07-17T10:22:36.296-06:00Dear Pat,
Each time I see your name, I'm draw...Dear Pat,<br /><br />Each time I see your name, I'm drawn as a moth to a candle, remembering my delight at BAND OF ROSES. You're right--this group of characters is far too memorable and delightful to put away. Bring 'em on! I'll have a blast reading the sequel.<br /><br />I wish you tremendous success. xErinErin OQuinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113229623866154645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-4071036361846177532012-07-17T09:43:38.532-06:002012-07-17T09:43:38.532-06:00I suspect most series happen when a cast of charac...I suspect most series happen when a cast of characters won't go away quietly, Musing Sallie. That's what happened here, and if you enjoy series, I'm delighted to oblige :-) Thank you for stopping by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-648326883989508055.post-8702618136584719372012-07-17T09:32:33.355-06:002012-07-17T09:32:33.355-06:00This looks really good and I'm a sucker for a ...This looks really good and I'm a sucker for a series.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015667443811333757noreply@blogger.com