Change is afoot
On 1 April or thereabouts we will be relocating to new premises. We are setting up a small print shop/bindery/distribution centre because frankly I can’t cope with another box or book in my house. I have known for some time that Hadean has outgrown… everything, including me, but I hesitated to make any changes because I wasn’t sure what changes to make. After a bit of meditation, a bit of divination, and a chat with my accountant, the way became clear and so here we are.
I aim to be completely transparent about how this move will affect our customers. Here is what I know right now:
Inventory: A bigger, dedicated space equals room for more inventory, which is literally the dream right now. On my end this means better inventory management, beginning immediately. Because of this, items might occasionally show up as out of stock on the website until I get a firm system in place. This won’t necessarily mean they are out of stock, so please feel free to send an email to me at erze@hadeanpress.com if you are desperate for that one pamphlet.
Shipping: During the first couple of weeks after our relocation, expect an irregular shipping schedule until the dust settles. To simplify my life behind the scenes, I have adjusted the standard shipping options (the DHL options remain the same). You can now choose either UK First Class or Rest of World International Standard as a basic shipping option. Standard shipping prices have been slightly increased to help cover the cost of packing and shipping materials. These are costs I have historically absorbed, so I’m not feeling very good about this change, but it has to happen if Hadean Press is to thrive.
Closing: Hadean Press will be closed for one week during our relocation. As soon as I know exactly when that will be, I will put a notice on the website. I aim to begin doing business in the new premises by 6 April 2020.
Digital editions: I am working on refreshing all of the digital editions of our Guides to the Underworld, as well as catching up on those which have not yet been converted. When this refresh is finished, Kindle editions will once again appear on Amazon. The epub editions will remain on our website. When this project is complete, I will then move on to our back catalogue of books and get as many of them in digital format as possible.
2020 Adjusted Publishing Schedule: On 12 March we are releasing a standalone, portable edition of Ms 2559, titled The Coimbra Book of St. Cyprian. We are delaying the release of Humberto Maggi’s Queen of the Seven Crossroads until May of 2020 (pre-orders will open in April). Conjure Codex IV remains on schedule for June 2020. Simon Bastian’s Way of Demons is still scheduled for release in October 2020. With luck and assistance, I might even get some bookbinding done this year, too.
For freelancers: Hadean Press is seeking assistance and I always prefer to work with folks who understand what it is I’m publishing. I currently require a proof-reader on an as-needed basis to check physical copies (when possible, digital when not) of our books and pamphlets pre-release, as well as someone to convert indd files to epub and mobi. If any of you offer your publishing-related skills on fiverr.com, please find either me (Erzebet Barthold) or Hadean Press there and get in touch. In addition to payment, you will receive a copy of whatever book or pamphlet you have worked on along with my undying gratitude.
Edit: The proofreader position has been filled, thank you!
Questions?: I’ve left commenting on for this post, so if you have any questions or something to add, please feel free to leave a comment here.
I offer my sincere gratitude to all of you who have been on this ride since the beginning, and to all of you who have recently made your way to this website and purchased a book or a pamphlet or two, or thirty! In many ways Hadean Press is your press, too, and I will work to make sure this change is good for us all.
With love,
Erzebet
