Is MSPmedia a real company/publisher?
MSPmedia, originally just Mama Specific Productions, was founded in August 2000 by Trula Breckenridge and her husband, Brian Lynch, and registered in the state of Ohio, USA. The company is now exclusively owned and managed by Trula. Brian still helps a lot. The publisher ID for ISBN purposes is 0-9749480.
How do I order a book?
Find the book, zine, video, or other product you are looking for by browsing through my catalog. Once you are on the page of the product you would like to purchase click the "Add to Cart" button. You can continue adding stuff to your shopping cart until you are ready to check out, at which point you can click the "Check Out" button on the shopping cart and finish processing your order. You can pay online via Paypal or credit card (Visa, MC, and Amex) or pay by mail with a check or money order.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, I offer a 90 day satisfaction guarantee on all products as long as you return in good (gently used, don't return my stuff all torn up) condition.
How do I read samples/excerpts of the books?
Each book page will have excerpts posted, please check back soon.
What if I don't want to give my credit card over the Internet?
That's fine, simply continue through the ordering process until it asks you for a credit card number, then simply choose "check" or "phone" as a payment option and I'll will receive your order electronically. You can then give your credit card number over the phone, or send a check or money order, and as soon as we receive payment, we'll ship your order.
Where can I buy your books, magazine, etc offline?
You can help get my books and stuff stocked in your favorite bookstore by asking them to order from me, and/or by emailing the contact information of your local bookstore to me. I am working on distribution so my books will be in stores soon.
When will your books/videos be out?
The mama books are out and released in 2006, my first children's books will be available as ebooks December 2007 and in print September 2008. You can check my calendar for 2008 & 2009 publications schedule.
I'm a retailer and want to sell MSPmedia stuff in my store. How do I do this?
Coolness, I want to develop partnerships with distributors and retailers everywhere. If you are a retailer or distributor and wish to sell my books & stuff in your store, please email me: trubreck at gmail.com
Are back issues of your zines available?
Right now, no. Once I sell out my previous policy has been not to print any more. However in 2008 I will have back issues available of some issues, please check back then.
What happened to the other websites; dreadmama.org, veggiemama.org, teenmama.org, etc.?
I no longer own those domains; I forgot to renew and they got bought up by domain squatters. The current root domain for all my site(s) and site info is MSPmedia.net. I also own EarthyStyle.com.
Where is your physical location?
In northeast Ohio. Currently I work primarily from home but as of June 28th 2008 I will work out of my used bookstore in Elyria, Ohio.
Are you hiring/do you pay for submissions?
Right now I am not hiring. I do, however, need freelance writing and yes I pay for submissions.
