✦ Stitched Tales Books ✦
Available Now!
“An old Shirt and A New Name” Is a heartwarming story of new beginnings,
curiosity, mischief, and how lost things can be re-discovered in the most unexpected ways. Watch how one small
kitten’s adoption stitches a tapestry of countless tales.
(Released April 11, 2024)
Available Now!
"Buttons' Backyard Treasure Hunt” After settling in with his new family and home, Buttons finds an open door one day and decides to step outside for the first time. He discovers exciting surprises that spark his imagination and turns a patchwork of moments into an unforgettable adventure.
(Released May 3, 2025)
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Book 1 Reviews
"This is an adorable story written about adopting a kitty! While it’s great for kids younger than six, its graphic novel book style makes it great for older readers who may read at a lower reading level. I can’t wait to get the sequels for my son and for my classroom! "
"Such a cute kitty adoption story, and with a really cool illustration style to accompany it. Perfect for the little ones under six. Looking forward to more books in the series!"
"Great children's book for parents who read manga or comics! From composition to facial expressions, each page is visually interesting and accessible for early readers. The main character is adorable and serves as a great representation of the joy of adopting a pet!"
Book 2 Reviews
"Second book is even cuter! Love the adventure he goes on and the story is super engaging for my niece and nephew. Love the colors and vibrant story telling."
"Fun continuation of the story from the first book by having the main character go on an adventure. I can't get over the fact that there is a visual Easter egg that got me as an adult to reexamine the first and second books and be rewarded for noticing! See if your kids notice!"
Event Purchase
- ✅ Best way to support me directly, often includes signed copies or bonuses.
- ✅ Preview books and talk with the author.
- ❌ Limited time events, small inventory on hand.
- ❌ Limited payment options.
Authors Cut ($2.00-7.00 per book sold)
Thistle & Nightshade
- ✅ Supports local small business, in-person browsing.
- ✅ Willing to work with local authors.
- ✅ Online book purchases support author and shop. (through bookshop.org)
Authors Cut ($0.34-2.00 per book sold)
Sierra Arts and The Depot Gallery
- ✅ Supports local community business, in-person browsing.
- ✅ Membership for local authors and artists.
- ✅ Two locations for book sales.
Authors Cut ($4.00 per book sold)
Barnes & Noble
- ✅ Nationwide availability, membership discounts.
- ✅ Orderable online, in-store pickup.
- ❌ Slower order processing than Amazon.
- ❌ Not in-stock in stores.
Authors Cut ($0.34 per book sold)
Amazon
- ✅ Fast shipping, trusted retailer, easy returns, global reach.
- ✅ Can find the book on sale periodically.
- ❌ Limited direct support for non-KDP authors.
- ❌ Market flooded with new books every day.
Authors Cut ($0.34 per book sold)
Ingram Spark
- ✅ Direct from the printer/distributor.
- ✅ Can be discounted by Author.
- ❌ Accessible only through link.
- ❌ Not searchable, No pre-orders,
- ❌ Non-returnable.
Authors Cut ($4.00 per book sold)
✦ Check my Book out at these Libraries ✦
Washoe County Library - Reno NV
Whitney Library - Las Vegas NV
✦ Events ✦
Check back here for more info on events coming soon!
🅽🅴🆆 - Winter Wonderland
November 21 2025
5-8 pm
Debbie Smith CTE Academy
2880 Sutro Street, Reno, NV
Join us for a magical evening under the lights as Debbie Smith CTE Academy and our incredible community come together to celebrate the holidays!
Our annual Winter Wonderland will feature festive music, warm drinks, delicious treats prepared by our Culinary CTE students, and plenty of cheer for families, local businesses, and community partners.
SNAFU Con
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite Convention
Saturday, Oct 31- Nov 2
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S Virginia St, Reno, Nv
Our very first 3-day anime convention was a blast!
We had such an amazing time meeting so many incredible artists, passionate staff, and amazing guests. We are already looking forward to applying for next year's Con.
Sierra Arts Book Fest
The Sierra Arts Literary Community, in partnership with the City of Sparks, presents.
Saturday, October 11, 10am-5pm
Downtown Sparks
831 Victorian Ave.
Thanks to the Sierra Arts Foundation and the City of Sparks for organizing and hosting the first Sierra Arts Book Fest. There were so many talented local authors, artists, and readers, and it was an amazing event to talk with everyone and be a part of.
Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl 2025
Featuring over 120 authors, artists, performers, and panelists in over 40 events across downtown Reno.
panel: Writing for Younger Readers: A Conversation with Thistle and Nightshade
Big thanks to Nevada Humanities and George Lam for inviting me to the Literary Crawl! I’m so grateful to our amazing host, panelists, and everyone who came out to support local authors. Extra thanks to those who stopped by the Radical Cat pop-up and picked up my book—you made my first speaking event unforgettable!
Author's Day
Author’s Day 2025
July 5th from 12-3pm.
Thank you @renopublicmarket, and
@renoisartown for hosting local authors, publishers, and designers. We had a great time, and we are hoping to be back later in the year for their fall event.
Summer Reading Shindig
We had the pleasure of being a part of the very first multi-author event hosted by our favorite local independent bookshop, @thistle.nightshade
It was a great day connecting with fellow authors, meeting new readers, and catching up with some familiar faces. We're already looking forward to the next one.
KOLO News 8 Interview
Brad McMullen joined us on Morning Break to talk about his children's book series “Stitched Tales” and how it came about when he realized how many silly tales his wife and he had spun for their kids about their pets as they grew up. He says those memories felt like the perfect foundation for creating a children’s book series.
Author Signing 2025
Thank you
Thistle & Nightshade
for supporting local authors and hosting my first solo author signing event. I had a great time sharing my books and all the free goodies with you all!
If you weren't able to stop by and would like to check out my books in person, feel free to stop by
Thistle & Nightshade
in Northwest Reno. They have copies in stock for you to check out
Local Author Fest 2024
Thank you @washoecountylibrary Local Author Fest was amazing. Got to meet a lot of really talented authors and talk with a lot of people about my book. Even sold more copies than I was expecting. (Special thanks to everyone who bought a copy) The staff worked really hard bringing us all water and snacks and overall it was a great first experience. I hope this event was a big success for the library and that we get to have another one next year. Thanks again @washoecountylibrary
Stickers and More!
Event Stitched Tales T-Shirt
Stitched Tales Book 1 Sticker Sheets
Event Stitched Tales T-Shirt
Stitched Tales Book 1 Sticker Sheets
Stitched Tales Book 1 Sticker Sheets
Stitched Tales Book 1 Sticker Sheets
Stitched Tales Grocery Bag
Stitched Tales Book 1 Sticker Sheets
Stitched Tales Book 1 Sticker Sheets
