• Hello Pat,
  I have downloaded your story and will read it in a couple weeks. I have been intrigued by your name because years ago I knew a girl from Ireland by the name of Pat McDermott. A prfetty girl with beautiful red hair. I Met her in New Jersey where our husbands worked together and our daughters played together. She and her husband moved to Conn. I believe. Just wondering if you were related to her.
  Like you, I love the charm of Irish stories and I'm Irish on my father's side, but I have never been to Ireland, unfortunately. My maiden name is Kilday.
  Your books look very good. Good luck.
  Ann
  By  Anonymous, at January 13, 2010 10:13 AM  

• Hello, Ann. I doubt I'm related to the Pat you met, but you never know. McDermott is a common Irish name, and I know little about my McDermott ancestry. I know more about my mother's O'Brien family. Thank you for downloading the story. Was is Fiery Roses? I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you get to visit Ireland some day!
  By  Pat McDermott, at January 13, 2010 10:20 AM