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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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Thank you so much for trusting me with your entire SERIES, Ever. It means everything! Readers, you're gonna wanna watch for this powerhouse of healing and heart in Ever's series. It's one not to miss!

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Books open for 2026, authors. I'd love to work with you, too!!

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Author testimonial for Thougts Stained Editorial that reads, "Nicole worked with me as my line editor. She caught many errors, the exact things I was hoping she would help me find. She also was/is fantastically supportive. She is professional. Has been clear and quick in her communication. I have already contracted to work with Nicole again and highly recommend her services" by Ever Zabell, author of Love In the End.
November 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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What do you say? Does it sound "Add to your TBR" worthy? 👀

Blood Price, a loosely-Nordic inspired epic feminist fantasy journey, is about how far one woman will go—and what prices she’s willing to pay—to protect her clan, learn the truth and forgive herself (if she can).

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November 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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I finally did it. My nickname for birds (which I always affectionately call "birbs") made its way organically as I was writing tonight. Didn't even notice until the squiggle showed up. 🤣

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November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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ICYMI: I was one of the featured editors for LGBTQ Editors Association! It was so fun to fill out their questionnaire and talk about the importance of queer stories, both as an author and an editor. 🎉

Read here: lgbtqeditors.org/blog/f/meet-...

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November 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Unfortunately for Ashilde, this is her reality. And it is *not* easy.

Want to found out how—or if—she overcomes this challenge? If so, then Blood Price, a self-published epic feminist fantasy novel, should be the next book on your TBR!

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November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!! Come celebrate with cozy chaos and birthday sprints!!!

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Esquie Twitch birthday!
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Guess what? Tomorrow is my hobbit gommage birthday! I'm doing a cozy chaos birthday bash and you're invited!

It'll be here tomorrow, November 3rd at 2pm(ish) CST on Twitch! I'd love it if you came and celebrated a very important birthday with me! 🥰

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November 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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My debut, Blood Price, a self-published epic feminist fantasy, released Oct. 2024! It's your jam if you enjoy:

🩸 Unapologetic female rage
🩸 A strong focus on bodily autonomy and choice
🩸 In-depth character study
🩸 Queernorm world with bi protag
🩸 Supporting indie authors

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A series of four promo images on gray backgrounds detailing the epic feminist fantasy novel Blood Price, written by Nicole Evans. A series of four promo images on gray backgrounds detailing the epic feminist fantasy novel Blood Price, written by Nicole Evans. A series of four promo images on gray backgrounds detailing the epic feminist fantasy novel Blood Price, written by Nicole Evans. A series of four promo images on gray backgrounds detailing the epic feminist fantasy novel Blood Price, written by Nicole Evans.
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Submitted my super queer, super feminist debut to be considered for the local library where I grew up in a super conservative small town; just got the email that they—shocker—found it "not a good fit" for their shelves.

But hey, did you know you could submit it to YOUR local library?

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A red and black background with graphics of books in gray, black and white at the bottom and top right, while graphics of a sword on the right and a black and white library sign sits on the left. In black and red font over white text blocks, it reads: “Request At Your Local Library: Blood Price. Publisher: Nicole Evans Publishing. IBSN: 9798990570719.
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Spending the evening putting together my first set of mailers to local(ish) indie bookstores with my debut's info sheet, in hopes of finding some more bookstores to partner with who are willing to stock indie authors (especially debuts). All while watching hockey!

Wish me luck!! #WriteSky #BookSky
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October 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Friends my partner got FIRST PLACE in his Twitch-chat-inspired Space Marine 1K Warhammer 40K army for our local Armies of Parade and I'm so, so, SO proud of him. 😭
A Warhammer 40K army! A Warhammer 40K army! A Warhammer 40K army! A Warhammer 40K army!
October 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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I like stats, you like stats, we all like stats!!
October 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Happiest of book birthdays to Minyue Fu's debut! STRATAGEM OF FATED WINDS is one of my favorite books and I'm so, so excited for you all to finaly get to experience this heartwrenching story.

Minyue, thank you so much for trusting me to edit such an incredible story. Cannot wait for many more! 🖤🖤🖤
Cover of MM romance set in 200 CE China, Stratagem of Fated Winds by Minyue Fu, featuring a palettte of greens and pinks.
October 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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NEW ART REVEAL. 🩸🩸🩸

Happy first birthday to Blood Price!!! Thank you SO MUCH to nalou_arts for creating the perfect piece to capture the price that Ashilde pays, physically and emotionally. I am in SUCH awe at your talent and this artwork is something I will cherish forever.

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Ashilde, main character of Blood Price, collapsed on her knees clutching her chest as rain falls around her and her spear is driven into the ground, on a red and black background, drawn by the talented Nalou Arts!
October 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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I have my hair back, prepare to be sick of me!!!!
Two photos of Nicole, a fat white woman with black-rimmed glasses and tattoos, showing off her re-dyed black and red hair. Two photos of Nicole, a fat white woman with black-rimmed glasses and tattoos, showing off her re-dyed black and red hair.
September 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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BLOOD PRICE TURNS ONE ON WEDNESDAY! 🎈

To celebrate, we're doing a virtual birthday party! Come ask me questions about the book, publishing, even what I'm working on next, over on my Twitch channel on Oct 1st at 2pm CST. There *might* even be a giveaway at the end...👀

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A red and black background with the cover of epic feminist fantasy Blood Price in the bottom left corner, with the words, "You're Invited to Blood Price Turns One Birthday Bash!" written in white text. Birthday dash is happening on Oct 1st at 2:00pm CST over on Thoughts Stained Twitch Channel, featuring an author Q&A and giveaway!
September 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Curious what kind of books are some of my favorites to work on? Genres, tropes and vibes that I am salivating to work on in more books? Wonder no more!

This queer, disabled, AuDHD editor is booking November 2025 onward! I'd love to work on your stories. 🖤

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A series of seven graphics with ink-stained borders detailing the bookish tastes of freelance editor Nicole Evans, including: epic stories, gothic vibes, shattering romances and unapologetically queer stories. You can reach out and work with her via her email, thoughtseditorial@gmail.com. A series of seven graphics with ink-stained borders detailing the bookish tastes of freelance editor Nicole Evans, including: epic stories, gothic vibes, shattering romances and unapologetically queer stories. You can reach out and work with her via her email, thoughtseditorial@gmail.com. A series of seven graphics with ink-stained borders detailing the bookish tastes of freelance editor Nicole Evans, including: epic stories, gothic vibes, shattering romances and unapologetically queer stories. You can reach out and work with her via her email, thoughtseditorial@gmail.com. A series of seven graphics with ink-stained borders detailing the bookish tastes of freelance editor Nicole Evans, including: epic stories, gothic vibes, shattering romances and unapologetically queer stories. You can reach out and work with her via her email, thoughtseditorial@gmail.com.
September 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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There is a world where you've never been made to feel lesser thanks to a natural body function. It exists. We need to fight for it.

Part of that is imagining what it might look like. In Bløød Price, you can see one way that reimagining takes place.

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September 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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It's my trauma on a platter, except the platter is book shaped and you can read it.

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Cover of epic feminist fantasy Blood Price by Nicole Evans, with a snowy blue/white forested background and Ashilde, a white woman with red hair in black and red armor, runs with a bloodied spear alongside a wolf and a raven. Artwork by the incredibly talened Zoe Badini.
September 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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What do you think? Will Ashilde succeed? Or is she the failure she fears she is? 🩸

Blood Price, an epic feminist fantasy inspired by breaking period stigma, featuring female rage and a focus on women's rights and wrongs, is available now!

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September 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Wren's kind words absolutely made my day (and *I'm* the lucky one to read their incredible work).

Want to work with me? I'm booking as early as November 2025. Let's chat. 🖤

thoughtseditorial@gmail.com

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Author testimonial for Thoughts Editorial, a freelance novel editing business, which reads: "Nicole is an absolute joy to work with. She is reliable and professional, and she's in your corner the moment she lays eyes on your manuscript. Aside from her thoroughness and editorial skill, she's a friend, a cheerleader, and a fantastic resource. I intend to work with her as long as I'm an author, and as long as she's an editor. Nicole rocks!" from author Wren Rivers, auther of Blood of the Gods.
September 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Writers, would you like to work with a queer editor with 6+ years of experience and testimonials like, "professional," "kind," "supportive," and "beyond brilliant"? I am booking for Nov. 2025 onward.

Reach out here: thoughtseditorial@gmail.com
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A promotional graphic with an ink-stained background with the words Calendar Call in black text with a red border, featuring a red and black calendar in the center. At the bottom, in black text, it reads: "Now booking for November and December 2025, plus all of 2026!" for freelance editor Nicole Evans, owner of Thoughts Stained Editorial editing business.
September 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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When you're replying to a job board posting looking for an editor and you have to choose between "being professional" and showing excitement.

I choose both.

(And yes I am just realizing *now* that there is a typo. I am human, after all. 🫠)
A screenshot of an email that reads, "Pick me I f-ing love vampires. *ahem* Okay, I can be more professional that that. Let's try again." Yes, there is a "that" that should have been a "than". Perks of a human editor!
September 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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I love Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn so much, I'm not surprised she inspired my own fierce heroine, Ashilde. But how similiar are they really? And what differences do they hold?

Blood Price, an epicy feminist fantasy ft. female rage and breaking period stigma, is available now! 🩸

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A red background with artwork of Ashilde by Jaria Rambaran for Nicole Evan's novel, Blood Price, and a photo of Aloy from Horzion Zero Dawn, comparing the similiarites and differences between the two women. A red background with artwork of Ashilde by Jaria Rambaran for Nicole Evan's novel, Blood Price, and a photo of Aloy from Horzion Zero Dawn, comparing the similiarites and differences between the two women. A red background with artwork of Ashilde by Jaria Rambaran for Nicole Evan's novel, Blood Price, and a photo of Aloy from Horzion Zero Dawn, comparing the similiarites and differences between the two women.
September 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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She's almost out of liquid squeezy treats. 😭

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August 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM