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thoughtsstained.bsky.social
Nicole Evans | Editor and Author
@thoughtsstained.bsky.social
vas Normandy | She/Her | Author of BLOOD PRICE | Freelance Editor | Bi AuDHD Disabled | Believes in: dragons, the power of books and you. 🖤

https://linktr.ee/thoughtsstained
Curious if you'd like my debut, which is 50% trauma, 10% period rep, 10% female rage, 10% women’s rights, 10% women’s wrongs and 100% queer? Then here's a handy pair of charts!

(Spoiler: if slide two turns you off, then this book—and subsequently, my writing—are not for you. 😘)

#WriteSky #BookSky
February 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Over on the newsletter this month, I have two dropping into your inboxes! One that is more personal, outlining some steps I need to take to ultimately be kinder to myself, while the 2nd is my usual monthly wrap-up.

inkstainedthoughts.beehiiv.com

Come hang! 🖤
February 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Not only did I update my website to include more testimonials like this one, but I ALSO added new covers from my authors, found (more) typos and added a new discount. 👀

Booking for August onward!

thoughtsstainededitorial.com

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Tell me: do you like green-flag golden retrievers who are down BAD for the FMC? What about when he keeps accidentally pinning her against things, testing their promise to not get involved? Or how he learns she's really into forearms (because, cough, I am) and starts rolling up his sleeves for her?
February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Curious what you'll get this month as a Patreon member? Wonder no further!

Sound like your cup of tea? I'd love to have you join! I am 16 paid patrons away from my goal for 2026.

www.patreon.com/c/thoughtsst...

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Actually managed to read some books!! Including a nice blend of nonfic (including refreshing some skills for editorial work and learning more about my cycle), wrapping up my leftover read from December and then finishing up two romances, both of which made me cry for different reasons.

#BookSky
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I cannot believe that, this time last year, I had freshly escaped my toxic academia job, was in full-time burnout that would take me four weeks to conquer, to jump into editing full-time.

I'm so beyond grateful it's been successful and full-time year two is following that pattern.

Thank you. 😭
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Honestly, I'm tired of treating reading like another item of tick off my to-do list. So this year, my reading hope is simple, but really important:

To read intentionally, no matter how much.

I talk more about this importance in my n3wsléttér. You know where to find it.

#BookSky
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I still can't believe I am booking up practically six months in advance. WHO AM I? 😭😭😭

Seriously, authors, I am so, so, SO grateful, honored,l and floored. If you're looking for an editor who is kind, compassionate and always trying to support both your manuscript AND you, I hope you'll consider me
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
It's almost a year since I started freelance editing full-time and I'm still so blown away. I love my authors so much.

Want to join an incredible group of badass storytellers!? I'm booking for the 2nd half of 2026!

thoughtsstainededitorial.com

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
One of my lofty goals is to grow my Patreon! So, here's a picture of a cute frog I found at my parents years ago, plus where I'm at and my goals to hit by December!

Join for the behind-the-scenes content and early reveals, stay for the eventual s m u t art. 😉

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 🌈📚💙📚
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
If anyone ever needs an example of NOT an overnight success story, I'm your author. 😅 But my path to publication IS a story in and of itself: of resilience, of stubbornness and believing in myself, in the end.

I'm so grateful for that happy ending. 🖤

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 25, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Readers, looking for something warm during the latest snowstorm?

Well, my debut is set in winter. And she almost 💀 due to the cold.

BUT. The female rage burns so brightly and will make you feel both so enraged *and* validated at the same time that you'll be warm!

Probably.

#BookSky 🌈📚💙📚
January 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Final bingo card of the year, this one all writing related! Why do I feel like the last one is going to be the hardest to achieve? 😂

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
2nd bingo card of the year: a personal one! If you have any tips for smoothie making (especially strawberry), different hair styles to try, recipes for those who are picky eaters, I'd be VERY game to hear about them. And let's hope I can afford some of the more fun ones, on top of my creative hopes!
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
This post might be coming toward the end of January, but time is just a construct and I still wanted to sit down and think about these goals and intentions, plus what I want to do with them, so that's what we're gonna do, feat. thoughts from Dovah the dog

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I've seen others make bingo cards and this is too much fun, so I'm joining in with three different bingo cards this week. 1st up: bingo for my year as a freelancer! It's a nice mix of professional growth, personal MSWLs and goals—some of which are more ambitious than others!

#WriteSky #BookSky 📚🌈📚💙
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Let this be the OFFICIAL introduction to my next book: my debut fantasy romance, coming to your bookshelves and ereaders this fall. 🥀

Patrons get first looks! Now is the *perfect* time to join! Especially since artwork for the cover begins next month...

#WriteSky #BookSky #Romancelandia
January 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Symbols of reverence, wolves and ravens are protected by the gods, a rarity in the wild. It's argued whether seeing one in the wild is a good or a bad omen.

Ashilde has just discovered both.

Watching her.

And she will not escape until she finds out what the want.

#BookSky 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Sasha reporting for duty
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 AM
ICYMI, I became a full-time freelance editor in 2025. Doe 2026, I'm aiming to grow by leveling up my skills, finding balance, and daring to dream. Plus, here's a bonus dream MSWL for any authors looking for an editor. 👀

tinyurl.com/2hvfp5rn

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I'm sure it's going to be a nice, easy, peaceful journey. Right?

Right?

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
If you would've told me that back in October 2024, when my debut released, I was going to get reviews like THIS, I wouldn't have believed you. 😭

My debut is available wherever books are sold!

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Writers, readers and just those who are curious! Wanna know more about how I created a world where period stigma doesn't exist and periods equal power?

AMA! I'll do my best to respond in the comments. 🩸

#WriteSky #BookSky #QueerAdultSFF 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
When Jennifer approached me with a historical sports romance, I wasn't sure how the two were going to go together. But holy SHIT, did she deliver. Wish her luck as she goes into the trenches and hopefully I can tell you more about this incredible story, one day!

#WriteSky #BookSky 📚🌈📚💙📚🪐🌎📚
January 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM