l. Are the Elvis the dog’s memories of being the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll real?

Elvis: You’re kidding! Right? Since I came back in a dog suit, they can’t keep enough bananas and peanut butter at Gas, Grits and Guts.
Peggy: His memories are authentic. I not only share a birthplace with Elvis, but I also share bits of common history. His maternal grandparents lived on my grandfather’s farm. Also, I’m indebted to historians Julian Riley and Rachel Ann Harden (The Roots of Elvis Presley), Alanna Nash (Baby, Let’s Play House), May Mann (Elvis, Why Won’t They Leave You Alone), Elaine Dundy with Roy Turner (Elvis and Gladys), Tom, James, and Michael De Medeiros (Elvis, The Complete Music Catalog) and many more for their biographies of the King.

2. Will your cast of characters remain the same?

Elvis: Callie collects people almost as fast as she collects strays. There’s no telling who she’ll drag into Mooreville next.
Peggy: Mooreville’s population is 650 and half and growing. Though the core characters will remain the same (Cousins Callie and Lovie; Mama, Uncle Charlie, Ruby Nell and Fayrene), Uncle Charlie already has a new assistant at Eternal Rest Funeral home (Bobby Hucabee who has a psychic blue eye). And Callie’s looking for a manicurist for Hair.Net.
Elvis: You forgot Lovie’s main squeeze, Rocky Malone.
Peggy: No, I didn’t forget. I just don’t know if she’s going to let him stay.
Elvis: I thought you were in charge. Except of yours truly, of course.
Peggy: Not always. My characters are very stubborn. Usually, they do what they want. I just trail along behind taking notes.

3. How many books will be in the series?

Elvis: More than Jarvetis’ favorite redbone hounddog Trey has fleas.
Peggy: Amen.

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Every first Monday, pour yourself a cup of tea, pull up and chair, and join cousin Lovie as she shares recipes and cooking tips from her catering business.

Lovie's Luscious Eats

Wonda McGowan’s winning recipe

Quick and Easy Peach Cobbler
¼ c. butter
1 c. all purpose flour
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk
1/8 t. salt
1 T. baking powder
1 can of sliced peaches (29 oz.)
¼ t. nutmeg
¼ t. cinnamon
½ t. lemon peel

Melt butter in bottom of baking pan. Set aside. Sift dry ingredients. Add milk to dry ingredient and stir well. Pour into butter (DO NOT STIR). Top with peaches and juice (DO NOT STIR). Sprinkle spices and lemon peel on top. Bake at 350 until golden brown. Enjoy!

Brew a pot of tea, add a good dollop of honey and cream, then sit on the front porch a while and simply be.

A Good Blog is Hard to Find

Peggy has joined other Southern writers for a unique blog at

www.southernauthors.blogspot.com.

Her next blog date is August 2nd. Join her!

Meet Roy...Peggy's friend, webmaster and now a Hollywood producer. He and his film partner, Jim Palmer, produced a documentary about the 1956 Homecoming concert Elvis did at the Mississippi - Alabama Fair & Dairy Show, which premiered at the 2006 Elvis Festival in Tupelo. The documentary generated enough interest that it was re-shot in HD and aired September 11, 2008 on A & E's Biography Channel. Late 2009 it was re-edited as a 60 minute program and played on selected PBS stations. Roy and Jim are listed along with Emmy nominated producer Mimi Freedman as co-producers. For more on the film go to www.returntotupelo.com This picture was taken during the 5th Annual Tupelo Film Festival, backstage at the historic Lyric Theatre.

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Photo by Rosemary Dillard

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