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I’ve got a treat for you today
that no one can beat at their bay
Welcome, Pat Hatt!
It’s the rhyming man with a cat.
He’s come here to chat
about his blog, he sure has.
Sit back and relax
Or else the cat will spaz.
1. Hi, Pat! Please tell
us about your blog.
It's Rhyme Time is pretty much what you would expect, everything rhymes. I go off on
anything and everything. Sometimes it's just life happenings. Other times it is
just random things. Then others I'll rant. I usually make it fun though, at
least I hope so, poking fun at everything. I don't think there has been a topic
I have shied away from yet. One word can spur a whole new post.
I
started it back on Jan. 30, 2011. It was a means to advertise mainly and I was
plainly ripping off the cat in the hat at the time. Due to the antics of my cat
I figured I would use that. Then slowly it took a life of its own and Orlin had
his own persona on the blog dubbed, obviously, the cat.
Where
as many started to get an audience for their book, I started to just see what
could be done while fitting in the odd link. The books stemmed from the blog
and not the blog from the books.
2. For
anyone who isn’t familiar with the Cat, can you explain this catty creature?
The
cat is the persona I took on and it stuck. It sets me apart from others in my
own unique way. I've had some think it was a cat blog, others think it was a
poetry blog and many just think I'm nuts, but most come back because the cat
has to have his say. And I seem to be able to get away with any and all topics
because of the cat.
3. The cat is a little batty. What
was your very first blog post?
The First Is Always The Worst But I'll Quench Your Thirst - it was rather meh and
totally random as can be.
4. Why did you start rhyming?
I
just knew I needed something different and for some reason a rhyming cat
sounded fun. So away I went and I have rhymed every post since. I'm not sure
I'd call it a career though. Don't you need to get paid for it to be a career?
So my blog and nearly 100 published works (shameless plug) were all because of
a Savannah cat that acts like a dog, loves to pull armpit hair and can open the
front door. He sure opened a few doors for me.
5. What
are the top 5 most-viewed posts on your blog?
Besides
the first one I haven't the foggiest why they are my top five.
6. Do
you ever get tired of rhyming?
Nah.
I can shut it off and on with ease. Besides, I've got ten non-rhyming novels
written. So I get plenty of non rhyme writing in as well.
7. Share
your number one tip to bloggers just starting out.
Enjoy
and explore the blog community. If you don't interact your blog will never make
an impact.
Hyper Round:
1. Favorite time to
post blogs? 7:00 am
2. Blogger or
Wordpress? Blogger
3. Do you host guests?
Have indeed at my feed
4. Where are you when
you’re blogging? Arse pillow on the couch
BIO:
Pat Hatt can be found in the East Coast of Canada. He
hates writing these things but doesn’t mind talking in the third person. He
dabbles in a little of this and a little of that, not afraid to attempt
something new.
He is owned by two cats, one of whom has his own blog,
It’s Rhyme Time. Yeah a rhyming cat, who knew? He would be considered a both
person when it comes to cats and dogs.
He is also quite the movie and TV buff. As you can
probably tell does not take himself seriously and has more stuff in his head
than is needed. Thus the novels, short stories, adult books and kids books as
just one more form of release.
LINKS:
Thank you, Pat, for entertaining us.
We all appreciate your fuss.
Please leave a comment for the cat.
If you don’t, you’ll end up as a mat,
for his litter box, you know.
So you better plug your nose.
(I tried to channel the cat, I hope I didn't splat.) :P
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lol #1 for me, yipppeeee. Becoming a litter mat for the cat would be rather bad. Also sent the tweets out for you at my pad. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! It was fun having you and the cat on my blog. And thank you so much for sending out those tweets for me. :)
DeleteYipppeeee for thee
DeleteIn the place to be
And I'll raise you a....?
Goat in a boat?
DeleteThis is truly one of the best interviews. The cat's blog has become a part of my life as I haven't missed a post in 2 or 3 years. (I lose track). The first thing I do in the morning is write my rhyme in response to the Cat's wit and sarcasm. To the Cat, nothing is sacred nor does he hold anything back. Rhyme Time is a very special community of the most interesting blogging people and yet, it's family. That Pat.... What a guy!
ReplyDeleteChris, thanks for posting this interesting interview. Back to Rhyme Time to write my rhyme. lol
The best you say
DeleteWorks for my bay
Yep, you've sure been around years
Many a rhyme cheers
Not sure if two or three
But still quite the spree
Hey, Manzanita! Thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. Pat is one-of-a-kind and so are all of his posts.
DeleteTwo or three years... how about that, Cat?
DeleteHi Chrys
Hi Blue! :D
DeletePat is an interesting guy and you did a great job with the interview, even throwing in a few rhymes yourself!
ReplyDeleteInteresting in a good way?
DeleteOh an "ahhhh, run the other way? lol
He sure is an interesting guy. And I just had to try. :)
DeleteIf you count book sales, then you're sort of getting paid.
ReplyDeleteYou never know what the Cat will come up with. Or what he will do. (Like putting the Ninja in a litterbox.)
Pat knows how to get out there and make friends and that's what matters!
haha they count
DeleteEven a tiny amount? lol
Just never know
Where the cat shall go
And gets on out there
At many a lair
The Ninja in a litter box. I shutter to think of it.
DeleteMister Mailman brought me a Boppity Blue book today...
DeleteHow's that for fun at my Bora Bay?
Haha - Well mister mailman brought me Max Blizzard and The Cup of Kings.
DeleteMister Mailman is bringing lots of goodness today, I see.
DeleteI'm surprised Pat answered the questions not in rhyme :) I often joke with him that he never sleeps since he seems to be so ahead with his posts (he said he has A/Z written for next year already) and I think if he does sleep, he must rhyme in his dreams :) His blog is a cute one; I can sometimes be confused with what he is writing about, but always an enjoyable read! Great interview!
ReplyDeletebetty
I'm in August for posts now
DeleteMy get the 2017 A to Z done
Would that raise an eyebrow?
Look, I rhymed for fun
I was surprised by that too. But he's rhyming in his comment replies, which is a bit too much for me to do. :P
DeleteSuper interview, Chrys and Pat. Pat's blog always makes me smile, even though I sometimes am not sure what he's saying. It's fun to try to answer with a rhyme too. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh but being confusing
DeleteIs very amusing lol
Thanks, Beverly! Pat's blog is great. He never fails to make me smile and laugh.
DeletePutting the ninja in the litterbox? Ouch. Now, my own cat has tried to paw invisible litter over a new unliked food I gave him!
ReplyDeletePat, to provide a smile each morning to your friends is one great way to start the day. Thanks,
They've done the paw
DeleteWhen the food had a flaw
And providing a smile
Is a fun turn of the dial
A smile is a great gift, indeed. :)
DeleteLOL Fantastic interview. I had not met the Cat. Ninja in the litterbox?LOL?
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Buried indeed
DeleteAt my feed
I'm glad I could introduce you to the Cat, Sherry. :D
DeleteGreat interview Chrys, I used to be a follower of Pats but when my internet went down I somehow never got round to go to Patt's page.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week-end.
Yvonne.
Internet dying
DeleteLeaves the cat sending routers flying
I hope you can get around to it now...with his blog link in this post and all. ;)
DeleteGreat interview and you were successful with your rhyme:) Even though Pat is not rhyming, I was still reading it as if it were....the cat has trained me well:)
ReplyDeletehaha got you hooked
DeleteEven when no rhyme is booked
Yes! One rhyming point for Chrys. :D
DeleteTrained by the Cat we all are.
I heard the words rant and rhyme.
ReplyDeleteTwo words I use all the time.
Twas cool to read about the cat
he's likely sassy and a brat.
Thank you Chrys for this fun post,
and to Pat's cat I do toast.
I'll check the blog straight away,
in other words, with no delay.
Rant and rhyme
DeleteSure not a crime
Two for one
Has to be done
Ha! I love your rhyming comment, Jeffery. Points for you too!
DeleteI, too, think this is one of the best Pat interviews I've ever read. Thank you for really getting him outside his box and showing tastes of what goes on behind his blog.
ReplyDeleteOutside my litter box?
DeleteCan the cat pee on your socks?
*dances* I am glad. I should've had Pat over here soon at my pad. ;)
DeleteI have it firmly in mind
ReplyDeletemy comment should be rhymed
Seems that'd be fun
and the thing to be done
after reading this interview
for which I thank you.
Seems you were right
DeleteAs the rhyme took flight
Rhyming comments are the best comments. ;)
DeleteHoly cow! I feel as if I've been missing out on a treasure :-) Thank you both for a most delightful post. The inspiration here is positively crackling with energy!
ReplyDeleteExcellent send-off for your book sale, Chrys!
Pat and his wonderful cats have already pawed their way into my heart:-)
Pawed away
DeleteHmmm watch where the paw lands at play? lol
Pat's blog is a treasure, for sure.
DeleteI had not heard of his blog before. So many things out there to find. (And no, I'm not going to try to rhyme.)
ReplyDeleteTrying to find
DeleteMy rhyming behind
Can be hard
Could be out rolling in the yard
Haha. You don't have to rhyme. :)
DeleteHow fun! I love Pat's blog and his cats are too cute.
ReplyDeleteThe cats think so
DeleteAs they run to and fro
Thanks for joining in on the fun, Mary!
DeleteReally great interview. A lot of LOL's for sure!
ReplyDeleteA lot
DeleteIs hot to trot
Glad you enjoyed it, Barb!
DeletePat's blog is full of surprises and watch what you say or you might be surprised as you become the topic of a blog or two. He often makes humorous posts using his viewers. One of my favorite blogs and Pat is a man of many hats. Nice interview!
ReplyDeleteGood to be grand
DeleteAnd very true, never know when something will come back to bite you in my land
I've been fortunate to not be a topic for one of the cat's posts. But my luck could run out at anytime.
Delete'Tis the gift to be simple,
ReplyDelete'tis the gift to be free
'Tis the gift to come down
where we ought to be.
And when we find ourselves
in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
This chorus from a song came to me when I read this post, Chrys and Pat. You've certainly found your niche, Cat Boy, and it's always a delight to visit your blog and see what the cat is rhyming.
Denise :-)
Good to delight
DeleteAs the chorus takes flight
Works for the cat
And even Pat
Ha! I had fun singing that in my head, Denise. I wonder if the cat sings....
DeleteGood Interview!!! Which I could rhyme, but I haven't the time...(Hah-really bad)
ReplyDeleteSnuck one in
DeleteFor the umm sorta win
That's a good enough rhyme for me!
DeleteHello Chrys
ReplyDeleteHow could I miss
An interview
With you know who
Pat in the Hatt
And his rhyming cat
How about that
Thank you
This be true
Gary, Gary, quite contrary...
The cat was here
DeleteWith his rhyming rear
With little rhyme near
oh dear
Hello, Gary! At least you didn't miss this. :)
DeleteGreat to learn more about Pat! I love to rhyme too- but I don't rhyme all the time either. :) Interesting to know that the blog came first, then the books.
ReplyDelete~Jess
Blog came first indeed
DeleteEgged on for books at my feed
I had to know all about the blog behind the cat. :D
DeleteI love Pat. I follow his blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring him here. :)
Like the love
DeleteFits like a glove
Of course! I couldn't pass up the chance.
DeletePat's rhymes are always so fun! And I love the picture of the cats. I'm a both person too. :)
ReplyDeletePat's rhymes get me every time.
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