tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post2515326336033731665..comments2024-02-27T21:41:21.853+00:00Comments on Western Fiction Review: Interview: Gary McCarthySteve Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11631734673248632467noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-38752466105844755952017-11-16T22:20:09.434+00:002017-11-16T22:20:09.434+00:00My first Gary McCarthy book was THE DERBY MAN. It...My first Gary McCarthy book was THE DERBY MAN. It had just hit the stands and sounded interesting so I picked it up. I enjoyed it and have read several of his books over the years. He probably hated writing it, but I also enjoyed LEGEND OF THE LONE RANGER. I would be curious about how he felt writing it.Robert R. Barrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-7393004818038560962014-02-24T16:55:10.783+00:002014-02-24T16:55:10.783+00:00I read one of your books back in maybe 1989-90. It...I read one of your books back in maybe 1989-90. It was about Texas I think. <br />Would you mind to please tell the name of your first books.<br />(driving me crazy!!)<br /><br />Enjoyed it so much,would love to read it again.<br /><br />Thanking you in advance<br />Deb W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-27783803234530547842013-12-02T15:17:32.760+00:002013-12-02T15:17:32.760+00:00Fine interview. A western fan in Switzerland just ...Fine interview. A western fan in Switzerland just pointed me to this page after talking about THE DERBY MAN.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-75673567390139030682011-09-19T03:14:01.618+01:002011-09-19T03:14:01.618+01:00I am now reading "The Mustangers", which...I am now reading "The Mustangers", which is one of my first Gary McCarthy books. I would really be enjoying the book except for one thing... One of the main characters in his book is a stallion named Sun Dancer. He always refers to the stallion/gelding as "IT", even though he is known to be a male horse and has a name. "It" is a term that should be used for an object like a chair, or maybe a creature of unknown sex. It sounds ridiculous to say, "Jennifer scratched it's head and decided to pour itself a bath."<br /> So, I am having a problem with the "It" word in this book. <br />For example, page 98 (the one I am on at the moment) " Sun Dancer was lengthening ITS lead with every stride until, for the first time, IT stomped on ITS trailing reins. ITS head snapped down to the earth and IT did a complete somersault in the air. IT landed so hard IT was stunned and by the time IT was able to revive, Pete had it roped." <br /> This drives me crazy! A stallion is not an it. Please say he/him/his or she/her/hers when referring to a horse or other animal that is a main character of known sex. If not for that, I might like the book a little better. I just keep getting irritated.Brenda Gilbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-70630545523014606982009-05-28T16:38:23.575+01:002009-05-28T16:38:23.575+01:00Hi Chris, glad you liked Gary's book.
On a trip t...Hi Chris, glad you liked Gary's book.<br /><br />On a trip to America I made sure as to be on the rim of the Grand Canyon for sunrise, truely a magical moment.Steve Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11631734673248632467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-19848364810048602232009-05-28T02:58:43.431+01:002009-05-28T02:58:43.431+01:00Just finished reading GRAND CANYON, my first Gary ...Just finished reading GRAND CANYON, my first Gary McCarthy novel...but I expect not the last.<br /><br />My wife and I are retired and worked for several months one summer at the South Rim... she at El Tovar and me in the warehouse.<br /><br />What a wonderful place to get up each morning, get our coffee, and go out an watch the beauty of the sunrise on the canyon before going in to work.<br /><br />Mr. McCarthy's book made me homesick to be back there once more. Can't wait until our scheduled October return!<br /><br />Chris YoderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-11656987918193331202009-04-23T01:52:00.000+01:002009-04-23T01:52:00.000+01:00This was a great interview. It's been a long time...This was a great interview. It's been a long time since I've read a McCarthy book. I realize now hiw much I enjoyed his writing. I've neglected him. I will soon remedy that. Thanks.Frank Dentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406945158459906185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-73235169082009335782009-04-20T21:44:00.000+01:002009-04-20T21:44:00.000+01:00Another excellent interview Steve, well done mate ...Another excellent interview Steve, well done mate :)madshadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16476826311715075308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-47047138572828077952009-04-20T18:37:00.000+01:002009-04-20T18:37:00.000+01:00I enjoyed that. Thank you. I'm with Gary though. H...I enjoyed that. Thank you. I'm with Gary though. Hating HPD!I.J. Parnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933834936324859175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-3667130632338779892009-04-20T17:00:00.000+01:002009-04-20T17:00:00.000+01:00Very good interview.Very good interview.Jo Walpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972318968316588965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-29369401813298520742009-04-20T16:59:00.000+01:002009-04-20T16:59:00.000+01:00GReat interview - you introduced me to the derby m...GReat interview - you introduced me to the derby man and I'm glad to know more about the writer. But hating High Plain Drifter - I don't know what to think about that.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.com