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

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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. 😘)

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A red background with black slotches and a trope map about Blood Price by Nicole Evans in the center, the book cover's artwork by Zoe Badini. A white background with black slotches and a trope map about Blood Price by Nicole Evans in the center, the book cover's artwork by Zoe Badini.
February 7, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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.

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Come hang! 🖤
Photo taken by Nicole of the clouds over the ocean with a light blue box with black text that reads, "Newsletter Teasers for Feb" before detailing two newsletters: one of a more personal nature and a monthly wrap-up! Photo taken by Nicole of the clouds over the ocean with a light blue box with black text that reads, "Newsletter Teasers for Feb" before detailing two newsletters: one of a more personal nature and a monthly wrap-up! Photo taken by Nicole of the clouds over the ocean with a light blue box with black text that reads, "Newsletter Teasers for Feb" before detailing two newsletters: one of a more personal nature and a monthly wrap-up! Photo taken by Nicole of the clouds over the ocean with a light blue box with black text that reads, "Newsletter Teasers for Feb" before detailing two newsletters: one of a more personal nature and a monthly wrap-up!
February 6, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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!

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Photo of a keyboard as the backdrop of a white text box. Inside, it reads: "Money well spent, what more can I say? Working with Nicole will give you the confidence and tools you need to get your writing to the next level.," from an author who worked with Thoughts Stained Editorial who chose to remain anonymous.
February 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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?
Black and red background with white text detailing just a few things I personally love in my upcoming fantasy romance, including: forearm appreciation, getting pinned against things trope and green flag golden-retriever MMC who is pathetic for the FMC. Black and red background with white text detailing just a few things I personally love in my upcoming fantasy romance, including: forearm appreciation, getting pinned against things trope and green flag golden-retriever MMC who is pathetic for the FMC. Black and red background with white text detailing just a few things I personally love in my upcoming fantasy romance, including: forearm appreciation, getting pinned against things trope and green flag golden-retriever MMC who is pathetic for the FMC. Black and red background with white text detailing just a few things I personally love in my upcoming fantasy romance, including: forearm appreciation, getting pinned against things trope and green flag golden-retriever MMC who is pathetic for the FMC.
February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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...

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Photo (taken by Nicole) of yellow flowers of green vines as the background, before a yellow box with is overlaid by black text detailing Patreon posts coming in February from SFF and romance author Nicole Evans. Photo (taken by Nicole) of yellow flowers of green vines as the background, before a yellow box with is overlaid by black text detailing Patreon posts coming in February from SFF and romance author Nicole Evans. Photo (taken by Nicole) of yellow flowers of green vines as the background, before a yellow box with is overlaid by black text detailing Patreon posts coming in February from SFF and romance author Nicole Evans. Photo (taken by Nicole) of yellow flowers of green vines as the background, before a yellow box with is overlaid by black text detailing Patreon posts coming in February from SFF and romance author Nicole Evans.
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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.

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A photo by Nicole of Dovah, her goldren retriever, running in a snowy background, while five book's covers sit atop the photo, with "January Reads" in black text at the bottom middle. Books include: Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase, The Dreamer and he Deep Space Warrior by T.X. Tucker, Taken by the Alien Next Door by Tiffany Roberts, English Grammar Usage by Mark Lester and Blood by Dr. Jen Gunter.
February 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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. 😭
Photo of roses turned black and white aside from the stems, which have turned red, with a red box with white text at the bottom that reads, "Celebrating one year of full-time editing."
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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.

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January 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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
On a backdrop of smoky white, a calendar of gray and red details the remaining slots available for authors to book editing services with Thoughts Stained Editorial, including: one slot in May, July, Oct and November, plus two spots available each in August and September.
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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!

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A black and white background with a red textbox. Inside, it reads: "Working with Nicole was an absolutely wonderful experience! She is incredibly friendly and genuinely cares about the author's well-being. I really appreciated her sensitivity to how editing feedback can impact an author's mental health as I'm an anxious little hermit. In addition to editing my MS, she also summarized my frequent errors so I can focus on improving those for my next work—though we'll see how that goes! I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate professional," from an author who worked with Thoughts Stained Editorial who chose to remain anonymous.
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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. 😉

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A cute photo of a blurred background focused on a frog sitting on a brown fence. Black and white text overlays the photo, detailing Nicole's Patreon goals (which you can find at Thoughts Stained Patreon!), including reaching 50 paid subs or $100 a month! A cute photo of a blurred background focused on a frog sitting on a brown fence. Black and white text overlays the photo, detailing Nicole's Patreon goals (which you can find at Thoughts Stained Patreon!), including reaching 50 paid subs or $100 a month! A cute photo of a blurred background focused on a frog sitting on a brown fence. Black and white text overlays the photo, detailing Nicole's Patreon goals (which you can find at Thoughts Stained Patreon!), including reaching 50 paid subs or $100 a month! A cute photo of a blurred background focused on a frog sitting on a brown fence. Black and white text overlays the photo, detailing Nicole's Patreon goals (which you can find at Thoughts Stained Patreon!), including reaching 50 paid subs or $100 a month!
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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. 🖤

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A timeline that talks about the path of publication, told across four graphics, with dark blue and gray elements pulled from the cover of Blood Price (artwork by Zoe Badini) a novel by Nicole Evans. A timeline that talks about the path of publication, told across four graphics, with dark blue and gray elements pulled from the cover of Blood Price (artwork by Zoe Badini) a novel by Nicole Evans. A timeline that talks about the path of publication, told across four graphics, with dark blue and gray elements pulled from the cover of Blood Price (artwork by Zoe Badini) a novel by Nicole Evans. A timeline that talks about the path of publication, told across four graphics, with dark blue and gray elements pulled from the cover of Blood Price (artwork by Zoe Badini) a novel by Nicole Evans.
January 25, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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.

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Background of white snow and thorny, reaching tree branches, part of the cover of Blood Price, an epic feminist fantasy inspired by periods, the cover of which is centered around a trope map written in white text.
January 23, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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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? 😂

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Backdrop of a tree with green leaves against a clear blue sky, with nine squares detailing author Nicole Evans' 2026 writing bingo card!
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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!
Backdrop of a brown-trunked tree stretching up to the sky, leafless, with nine red squares overtop detailing Nicole's personal bingo card for 2026!
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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

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Four different photos of Dovah the Dog, a very photogenic golden retriever overlaid with black and white text detailing her human dog mom's writing goals and intentions. Four different photos of Dovah the Dog, a very photogenic golden retriever overlaid with black and white text detailing her human dog mom's writing goals and intentions. Four different photos of Dovah the Dog, a very photogenic golden retriever overlaid with black and white text detailing her human dog mom's writing goals and intentions. Four different photos of Dovah the Dog, a very photogenic golden retriever overlaid with black and white text detailing her human dog mom's writing goals and intentions.
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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!

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On top of a photo of a red rose growing amongst green foliage outside of stone castle walls, the words "Editorial Bingo" are written in black and red font, detailing nine different goals for Thoughts Stained Editorial in 2026!
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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...

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A redish-pink rose on the lefthand side of a bed of dark green leaves, with white text overlaid on top, detailing the debut fantasy romance releasing from author Nicole Evans. A redish-pink rose on the lefthand side of a bed of dark green leaves, with white text overlaid on top, detailing the debut fantasy romance releasing from author Nicole Evans. A redish-pink rose on the lefthand side of a bed of dark green leaves, with white text overlaid on top, detailing the debut fantasy romance releasing from author Nicole Evans. A redish-pink rose on the lefthand side of a bed of dark green leaves, with white text overlaid on top, detailing the debut fantasy romance releasing from author Nicole Evans.
January 18, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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.

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Artwork of a wintry landscape amongst a cursed forest with a gray wolf running and a red-tipped-winged black raven flying overhead (all artwork part of a cover created by Zoe Badini for Blood Price by Nicole Evans) with quotes of their first meeting written in white text in the center. Artwork of a wintry landscape amongst a cursed forest with a gray wolf running and a red-tipped-winged black raven flying overhead (all artwork part of a cover created by Zoe Badini for Blood Price by Nicole Evans) with quotes of their first meeting written in white text in the center. Artwork of a wintry landscape amongst a cursed forest with a gray wolf running and a red-tipped-winged black raven flying overhead (all artwork part of a cover created by Zoe Badini for Blood Price by Nicole Evans) with quotes of their first meeting written in white text in the center.
January 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Sasha reporting for duty
Sasha, a Russian Blue with gray fur and white accents on top of her nose, mouth and stomach, sitting bread-loaf style on the stairs staring at the camera.
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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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. 👀

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Photo of purple leaves with tiny white flowers sprouting, with white text overlaid in both serif and cursive fonts detailing dreams for Thoughts Stained Editorial freelance editing business, including leveling up as an editor, booking more queer writers, and learning to find a balance between editing, writing and rest! Photo of purple leaves with tiny white flowers sprouting, with white text overlaid in both serif and cursive fonts detailing dreams for Thoughts Stained Editorial freelance editing business, including leveling up as an editor, booking more queer writers, and learning to find a balance between editing, writing and rest! Photo of purple leaves with tiny white flowers sprouting, with white text overlaid in both serif and cursive fonts detailing dreams for Thoughts Stained Editorial freelance editing business, including leveling up as an editor, booking more queer writers, and learning to find a balance between editing, writing and rest! Photo of purple leaves with tiny white flowers sprouting, with white text overlaid in both serif and cursive fonts detailing dreams for Thoughts Stained Editorial freelance editing business, including leveling up as an editor, booking more queer writers, and learning to find a balance between editing, writing and rest!
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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I'm sure it's going to be a nice, easy, peaceful journey. Right?

Right?

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A blue and purple background featuring character cover art from Zoe Badini's artwork for the cover of Blood Price by Nicole Evans at the bottom. At the top, in black text, it reads: "Periods equal power, a blood price paid and a status earned. What happens when that power is taken away? What lenths would you go to take it back?" The second page is the same background, but with a trope map and the book cover! A blue and purple background featuring character cover art from Zoe Badini's artwork for the cover of Blood Price by Nicole Evans at the bottom. At the top, in black text, it reads: "Periods equal power, a blood price paid and a status earned. What happens when that power is taken away? What lenths would you go to take it back?" The second page is the same background, but with a trope map and the book cover!
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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!

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Background artwork of the cover for Blood Price featuring a cursed forest amongst a wintry landscape, with multiple reviews quoted from Goodreads praising the book for it's powerful, unique worldbuilding, fierce protagonist and unrelenting punches. Background artwork of the cover for Blood Price featuring a cursed forest amongst a wintry landscape, with multiple reviews quoted from Goodreads praising the book for it's powerful, unique worldbuilding, fierce protagonist and unrelenting punches. Background artwork of the cover for Blood Price featuring a cursed forest amongst a wintry landscape, with multiple reviews quoted from Goodreads praising the book for it's powerful, unique worldbuilding, fierce protagonist and unrelenting punches. Background artwork of the cover for Blood Price featuring a cursed forest amongst a wintry landscape, with multiple reviews quoted from Goodreads praising the book for it's powerful, unique worldbuilding, fierce protagonist and unrelenting punches.
January 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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. 🩸

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A dark red background with a border of red leaves with the following written in two different fonts in white: "Do you have questions about how I wrote a story with period-incsluve worldbuilding?" inviting readers, writers or anyone, really, to ask questions about Nicole Evans' epic fantasy debut, Blood Price, a book written about and inspired by periods!
January 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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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!

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Author testimonial from J.E. Rizzo, historial romance novelist and author of Fitzjohn: Uprising about Thoughts Stained Editorial. It reads: "I’m so grateful that I hired Nicole to edit my historical sports romance novel! Her feedback was not only smart, clear, and actionable, but the manner with which she delivered it was caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic. She truly approaches working with writers from the perspective of an actual writer. Someone who gets it. Who understands what it’s like to be in the trenches, to create something so brutally personal, and to be vulnerable enough to ask a virtual stranger to read and critique it. I would definitely work with Nicole again, and highly recommend her, with no hesitation, to other writers. Five out of five stars."
January 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM