✦ 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)
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"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)
✦ Events ✦
🅽🅴🆆 - More events coming in 2026
We are looking forward to signing up for more events in 2026, so make sure to keep an eye on this page for all the updates.
Nook & Cranny Author Signing
I want to thank NEW Nook & Cranny Bookwagon for inviting us to a special local authors signing at their brand new pop-up bookstore location on 2/22/2026, 10-11am
We had an amazing time meeting all the kids and families that came out to the event, and seeing their reactions to my stories being read truly made my day. Thank you so much for helping us sell out this event.
Thanks again to Emily for setting up this event and working so hard to make it a wonderful success. We are looking forward to working together again on many future events.
Social Media
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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 ($0.55-2.00 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 ($0.55 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 ($0.55 per book sold)
Other
- ✅ You can order a copy of my books from other online retailers.
- ✅ Bookstores, big or small, that have access to the Ingram Spark catalog can also order a copy for in-store pickup.
- ✅ All of these are accessible worldwide.
Authors Cut ($0.55 per book sold)
✦ Check my Book out at these Libraries ✦
Interested in seeing this book at your local library? Reach out to them to learn how you can request that it be added to their collection.
Washoe County Library - Reno NV
Whitney Library - Las Vegas NV
✦ Milestones ✦
2025
I had an amazing year connecting with fellow authors, bookstores, and new readers. Thank you all for making 2025 truly amazing, and we are grateful to have been given all these opportunities.
▶︎ Book 2 release Author Signing - Thistle & Nightshade
▶︎ Summer Reading Shindig - Thistle & Nightshade
▶︎ Artown Author's Day
▶︎ Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
▶︎ Sierra Arts Book Fest
▶︎ SNAFU Con - Reno-Sparks Convention Center
▶︎ Winter Wonderland - Debbie Smith CTE Academy
▶︎ A Curious Mind Meets... Podcast ep #1
▶︎ Reno Public Market Author Signing
2025 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.
2024
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
