Sanguine Angel is LIVE!!!

You can order it at Amazon.com, Target.com, BarnesandNoble.com!!!

And, if you have a few moments to spare, give your local bookstore a call and ask for it!!! This encourages local book sellers to carry it on their shelves!!!

You can also check out my author pages on GoodReads.com and at http://authortree.com/evonnevangundytant/Book%20Detail/661497

And, don't forget to check out my blogs on Sparkle Shelf!!!
www.sparkleshelf.com/blogger/evonne


Last but not least, don't forget to add my author page here on MySpace!!!
www.myspace.com/evonnetant

Hopefully there will be video soon. We had a camera malfunction, and are relying on another photographer for actual video footage. Although, Allen did get a few pics. It ended up being a lot of fun once I got my part over and out of the way. *G* The VIP treatment was fantastic. What girl doesn't love being spoiled, even at a cage fight...?

That's the U.S. Army Colorguard in the background, just FYI.













EDIT:So, now that I have a few moments to elaborate...For anyone who may have missed one of Allen's blogs or bulletins, he and I got involved in a karaoke contest for the rights to sing the National Anthem at the Caged Supremacy Fights at the Wildcat House Sunday, June 24. It was a three week long contest, that had more than two dozen, very good vocalists competing. In the beginning, I didn't get involved for the sake of winning -- I got involved to be a snotty little bitch. lol There happens to be a woman who goes to our bar that I CANNOT STAND, and I entered hoping I'd give her a run for her money, so to speak. She's good and she knows it -- doesn't have a problem making sure everyone else knows she's good, is damn bitchy to most people because of it, and she doesn't like any source of what she perceives to be competition. I almost dropped out after the first week, because I tied with her for second, and to me, that was enough to kinda put her in her place. I just wanted to give her enough competition that she'd shut her damn mouth for a couple weeks and stop being such a bitch to myself and Allen.  Anyway...  I stuck with it because it was fun! lol I liked giving her something to sweat about. I was really working on Allen to win, because he's the one who really wanted it.  I knew there was no way I'd win, and frankly, the fact that I ended up being in the call back list each week and ended up being in the semi-finals was good enough for me.   The last week, it came down to me and V (the gal I don't care for). I knew I wasn't going to win, but as she was up singing, she screwed up a couple times and I thought it might just give me a shot at it. The finals consisted of singing the Anthem, acapella...and I have a higher range than V does, which makes it a pretty easy song for me. As I went up for my shot at it, something changed -- I could feel it. I knew I really did have a shot at it. And, when they called my name as the winner, I damn near fell off my stool. lol   V was very professional about it at the time, but Allen heard through the grapevine that she was pretty pissed about the whole thing. Good, I say! lol That alone made it worthwhile. Me...? I got tanked so I wouldn't have to worry about how I was going to follow through on all this. Allen suggested at one point that I back out and let V do it, since I did have the satisfaction of winning, but my philosophy is that, I got myself into it knowing the possible outcome and I had to follow through with my obligations. I'm really glad I did.   It was a lot of fun when it was all said and done. Allen had a blast. lol He loved the fights and I even thought they were okay once I started to understand better what was going on. The VIP treatment was awesome! We had cage-side seats, got to meet the fighters. Everyone kept checking on us to make sure we were okay and having a good time. And, I got more applause than the fighters did and tons of compliments and congrats. It was a hell of an opportunity and I'm glad I had it. I really wish Allen would have won it, because he wanted it from the get-go. But, I think he had the time of his life, anyway.

Feelin'...: accomplished

Seven blondes and three goth boys -- whatever will I do...?!? ;)

You can see more at http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p111/ElfVon/


( I do! )

Ya'll should be nicer than that! *sniffle, sniffle*

My LiveJournal Trick-or-Treat Haul
batgoddess goes trick-or-treating, dressed up as suicidal bride.
6sixofswords6 tricks you! You get a piece of paper.
black_happy tricks you! You get a toothbrush.
blunicorn gives you 10 blue orange-flavoured pieces of chewing gum.
crimsonlily13 tricks you! You lose 5 pieces of candy!
desert_zen tricks you! You lose 3 pieces of candy!
doofybatz gives you 2 light blue coconut-flavoured gummy worms.
honormac tricks you! You lose 3 pieces of candy!
poetshadow gives you 11 white coconut-flavoured gummy bats.
rushaz tricks you! You lose 11 pieces of candy!
sable_twilight tricks you! You get an eraser.
batgoddess ends up with 1 pieces of candy, a piece of paper, a toothbrush, and an eraser.
Go trick-or-treating! Username:
Another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern.

( My Interests Collage! )

*New blog on MySpace with a picture of the red dress for the bachelor/bachelorette party!

*LOTS of updates to the wedding website. I did disable all the passwords, too, to make things easier on everyone (mostly because I keep forgetting to tell people there's a password lol). Please don't forget to check out the Vendors page and the Thank You section!

*If I've forgotten anyone, please bear with me! I am still working on it, although you may want to send me a *gentle* reminder (I am blonde, after all). =) And, if you're listed as a Vendor or on the Thank You section, and would like me to post more info on how people can contact you in regards to your 'services', please let me know.

*If you haven't already, please R.S.V.P. for any events you plan to attend!!! We're trying to get an accurate count for things like cake and favors and whatnot. Please -- I beg you! lol If you're going to be there, even if you think it should be obvious, R.S.V.P. anyway! Feed my control issues and help keep me sane! ;)

*If you happen to have any random pictures of Allen and I, please send 'em our way so I can include them on the site! I do want to print the whole thing out as a begining to a wedding album and would like as many pictures and details as necessary!

THANKS!!!

We have a time, date and place for the wedding! Those of you who did not receive invites via e-mail, and who would like to attend, please let one of us know!

Feelin'...: busy

Just come up with 6 UNIQUE yet simple pleasures and list them.


1. Making love, outside, during a thunderstorm.

2. Nice, smooth, freshly shaven legs (and, other things lol).

3. Good, flavored iced tea when it's really hot outside.

4. Falling asleep in *his* arms at the end of each day.

5. Watching a spider weave a web.

6. Getting 'lost' in the sounds of deeply sensual music.

Feelin'...: bored
Rockin' to...: Duran Duran -- Come Undone

These aren't *all* of them. Just some of my faves. You can see more on MySpace. I think I've posted some of these here already, and I know a lot of them I've posted on MySpace.



Allen and me -- May 2006

( See more! Dial-up, beware! )

Hey Zen! Can you translate this for me...? lol ;)

Mystic Theurge 48% Combativeness, 36% Sneakiness, 70% Intellect, 77% Spirituality

Brilliant and spiritual! You are a Mystic Theurge! Score! You have a prestige class. A prestige class can only be taken after you’ve fulfilled certain requirements. This may mean that you’re an exceptionally talented person, but it probably doesn't. The Mystic Theurge is a combination of a cleric and a mage. They can cast both arcane and divine spells, and are good at both, making them pretty terrifying on the battlefield. They have more raw spellpower than just about any other class. You're both intelligent and faithful, but not violent or deceitful. I guess that makes you a pretty good person.

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 99% on Combativeness You scored higher than 99% on Sneakiness You scored higher than 99% on Intellect You scored higher than 99% on Spirituality

Link: The RPG Class Test written by MFlowers on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

( More Batty Fun-ness! )

Soooooo...

It's kinda creepy, but I'm getting married! I'm excited!

We set the date -- October 31, 2006. So, yeah. Five months from now. I know it's soon. I know it seems insane. But, it feels right. And, I have never done myself wrong by going with my gut.

The only disappointment thus far, is the lack of support I've had from my friends. I'm really kinda hurt that my most of my friends haven't been more supportive or excited. This is a big step for me, as my friends should know. I could really use their support right now. Zen, Lil Macho, Lynx and Miss Jes have all been wonderful! I thank you guys so much! *hugs*

Anywho, even my parents are thrilled. Of course, they raised a brow a bit at the timing, but my Dad can't help but grin, even as he's trying to do the fatherly thing and lecture me about rushing into things. It was obvious his ten second lecture was purely out of tradition and obligation rather than actual concern. lol My Dad is a trip.

(Ahahahaha! I'm such a moron! I stopped what I was doing to dig up a story I wrote about underwear shopping, and *totally* lost my train of thought. *snort!*)

I bet some of you may be wondering how this tragedy came to be...?

Well, we weren't originally going to go to Asylum this last weekend, but I scraped up some spare cash and we decided to go on Friday. We're sitting at our table, chatting with Lynx and Miss Jes, and "Anything, Anything" by Dramarama was playing. Elf is singing it to me, and after the chorus of "Marry me, marry me," gets all serious, looks at me and proposes.

I raise a brow and ask if he's serious. He looks serious and I *know* he's sober, but I had to ask.

He says he is.

And, after sharing the news with Miss Jes and Lynx, Elf proposed a *second* time, on his knees in the middle of the dance floor.

We've been giggly messes ever since. lol Him more so than me. Ya'll know I don't giggle. *G*

Anyway, he told his son who was stayed with us this weekend, after we came home. I was nervous about what he'd have to say, but he was excited about it too! I asked him if he was okay with me marrying his Dad, and he grinned from ear to ear and nodded, quite vigorously lol Made me feel good to know he likes me. I am, after all, going to be a stepmom. lol

We've discussed a few of the details so far. We have the date, and we know that Pearry, The Giant Sperm God, will be officiating the ceremony. Elf's got a lot of his party members picked out, but I'm having a harder time with it. I want to give it a few more days before I tell several of my friends to go to hell. I know some of them have lives and probably haven't checked their e-mail this weekend. But, I know a lot of them have been online, and I'm just hoping they'll get off their lazy asses in the next couple days.

And, perhaps a real shocker for those of you who know me well, I am leaning towards dropping my last name all together and just taking his. As some of you know, when I got married the first time, I kept my maiden name and hyphenated it. When I got divorced, I was too fucking lazy to go have my name changed, so it's still legally hyphenated. I thought if I ever got married again, I'd drop the ex husband's name and add the new husband's name in its place. But, I am *seriously* leaning towards just taking his last name.

(I even spent a good half hour at work, like a fucking giddy school girl, writing it out to see how it would look.)



Soooo...

I'm getting married! More details to come as I have them!

Feelin'...: excited

"Post a comment and I will choose a letter for your survey. Post ten words that start with the letter you are given and what they mean to you and why."

Woo Hoo! Lazy bitch I am, Lily and Zen BOTH gave me the letter R. *G* Not on purpose, unless they've both been plotting against me behind my back. I'm just lucky like that.

RICH: Something I will probably never be, at least in monetary terms, and I'm okay with that. As long as I have enough to get by, I'm okay. But, I am so rich, so truly wealthy in so many other areas of my life. First and foremost, I am beyond rich in love. I have been blessed with a passionate, intellectual romantic love, but also with the deep love of my friends and family. I'm rich in talent, rich in spirit, rich in ability and intelligence, passion and fortune. Even as broke as I am, I may grumble from time to time, but I can never honestly complain when I think of all the riches I have that most people will never know.

ROMANCE: Something I have always loved, always dreamed of and longed for, but had never truly experienced until recently. I am amazed by the way he can hold me so tight and so close, and the rest of the world literally disappears. Doesn't matter where we are or who may be around...all that matters is us and nothing more. The way he'll walk down the street with me and yell that he loves me at the top of his lungs. His smile, his voice, his general presence being the very air that fills my lungs. It's amazing. There are no words in any language to adequately describe the way it feels.

RAPTURE: Side effect of romance. Being perfectly happy just sitting in the same room as someone or watching them as they sleep. Being so totally head over heels for someone that they are very literally your sun, moon and stars. Also happens to be the name of my favorite perfume.

RAIN: I love the rain. Especially thunderstorms. The color of the sky, the way the desert smells, the sound of it on the roof, feeling it on my skin when it's warm and gentle.

REBEL: One thing I've always tried to do...rebel against all the things I felt were wrong or unjust. Of course, being as headstrong and independent as I tend to be, it happens no matter what.

RIVER: Water! I love water and some of my fondest memories will be of the afternoons I spent floating down the Boise River with Ty.

REALITY: Above all else, I do my best to live in a realistic world, where IO'm just me...nothing more, nothing less, no one else.

REBIRTH: Life is constant change. Just when you start a cycle, it ends, and you start again. It's all about true balance and becoming a stronger person in spite of it all.

RHYTHM: Music and dancing! And, the rhythm of life. Moving with things, going with the beat no matter what. And, doing it naturally.

REFLECTION: Looking inside to find what makes you tick. Why we are who we are and how we can better become who we want to be.

For those of you who read my journal, it seems I have been lured into the evil world of MySpace. I've been trying to post there AND here, but life doesn't always allow for such things, not to mention, I often forget. lol So, while I often post things here that I don't there and I often cut and paste the same post in both blogs, for those of you who may be interested in really keeping tabs on my life, you might want to check me out over there.
Can't hurt to take a peek, right...?

Feelin'...: busy

1. I'll respond with something random I like about you.
2. I'll tell you what song/movie/recipe reminds me of you.
3. I'll name something we should do together.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me (or just me).
5. I'll tell you my first/clearest memory of you - that I remember.
6. I'll leave you a quote that is somehow appropriate to you.
7. I'll ask you something that I've always wondered about you.

May all the luck of the Irish be with you today. Have fun, be safe and ya'll owe me kisses next time I see you (I am Irish, and single, after all)!

*hugs*

Blessings!

~E

( A story about Jack... )

My name:

Who is the love of my life:

Where did we meet:

Take a stab at my middle name:

How long have you known me:

When is the last time that we saw each other:

Do I smoke:

Do I drink:

When is my birthday:

What was your first impression of upon meeting me:

Do I have any siblings:

What's one of my favorite things to do:

Am I funny:

What's my favorite type of music:

What is the best feature about me:

Am I shy or outgoing:

Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules:

Do I have any special talents:

Would you consider me a friend/good friend:

What is a memory we have once had:

Have you ever hugged me:

Have you ever kissed me:

Do you miss me...do you think i miss you:

What is my favorite food:

Have you ever had a crush on me:

If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be:

Who do I like right now:

What is my worst habit:

If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what one thing would I bring:

Will you repost this so I can do it for you

Okay...this is pretty neat.

Go to http://www.myheritage.com

The trick is to keep uploading photos untill you can get one to recognize (took me seven trys to find a photo the thing could work with). You will also have to sign up for the site, but it's super fast and free. It will tell you what celebrities you resemble, and the percentage. When the box comes up, you can select all, male or female matches. Click the arrows in the box to see more results.

Mine were (and I must say, I am QUITE flattered) --

Jennifer Love Hewitt -- 62%
Jean Harlow -- 62%
Michelle Pfeiffer -- 62%
Katherine Hepburn -- 59%
Rene Zellweger -- 57%