Born in the Permian Basin. Built for the Indie Book Community.
The Permian Basin Indie Author Con began with a simple idea: create a destination where independent authors and readers can come together, discover new stories, build connections, and celebrate the growing world of independent publishing.
PBIAC may call the Permian Basin home, but it isn’t limited by geography. Our goal is to welcome authors, readers, vendors, and book lovers from across Texas, New Mexico, the surrounding states, and beyond.
With the Permian Basin positioned at the crossroads of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, PBIAC has the opportunity to bring together communities that often have to travel much farther to attend large-scale book events.
PBIAC™ is being built as a regional destination with a reach far beyond the region.
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More Than a Local Book Event
PBIAC is not being created simply to fill a room with tables.
We want readers to discover authors they may never have encountered otherwise. We want independent authors to meet new audiences face-to-face. We want bookish businesses, creators, publishing professionals, and readers to have a place where they belong to the same community for a day.
Whether someone travels twenty miles or a thousand, the goal is the same: come because you love books, and leave having discovered something new.
Our Mission
To connect independent authors and readers through an accessible, welcoming convention that celebrates books, strengthens the indie publishing community, and brings literary experiences to the Permian Basin.
What You’ll Find at PBIAC
Where readers, authors, and the indie book community come together.
Discover New Books
Explore independent books across genres, meet the authors behind them, and leave with stories you may never have discovered anywhere else.
Meet the Authors
Talk with indie authors face-to-face, purchase signed books, learn about their work, and make connections that go beyond the page.
Shop Bookish Vendors
Browse literary gifts, art, accessories, merchandise, and other products created for readers and writers.
Who PBIAC Is For
Independent authors from across genres and publishing backgrounds looking to meet readers, sell books, build connections, and be part of a larger indie community.
Readers
Book lovers looking for their next favorite story, signed books, new authors, and a day surrounded by people who love reading.
Vendors & Creators
Bookish businesses, artists, makers, and publishing-related professionals who help make the reading community bigger and more fun.
Community Partners
Businesses and organizations that want to help build a literary event with regional reach and a home in the Permian Basin.