✦ Stitched Tales Books ✦
Available Now!
“An old Shirt and A New Name” Is a heartwarming story of love,
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” Continues Buttons’ story as he gradually settles in with his new family and home. Guided by curiosity, Buttons steps outside for the first time, discovering exciting surprises that spark his imagination and turn a patchwork of moments into an unforgettable adventure.
(Released May 3, 2025)
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 ($0.50-2.00 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 ($0.50 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 ($0.50 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)
✦ Also available to check out FREE at ✦
Washoe County Library - Reno NV
Whitney Library - Las Vegas NV
Events
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. 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
Our setup from our first author event. We had lots of stickers, book marks, and activities for kids that we got to give away.
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
