Author Policy

Pecantown’s Consignment Program for Local Authors

Pecantown Books & Brews is happy to support local and independent authors by offering a consignment and/or wholesale program. We will consider professionally written, edited, and produced books from Texas authors and illustrators, with a preference for authors living in the greater San Antonio-Austin region. We ask that a printed copy of the book be submitted for review in advance, and meet the following criteria:

Submission & Consignment Rules
Any author, illustrator, or small press seeking shelf space or author events must adhere to the following standards regarding Artificial Intelligence:

• Prohibition of AI-Generated Text: We do not accept, stock, or promote books written, co-written, or substantively generated by artificial intelligence models (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar generative tools).
• Prohibition of AI-Generated Art: Book illustrations, graphic novels, and cover art created wholly or substantially through generative AI graphic tools will be rejected for consignment and store events.
• Permitted Uses: Standard digital tools used for basic spelling, grammar correction, or traditional search-engine research do not violate this policy. The core creative expression, plotting, and structuring must be entirely human-authored.

Verification & Accountability
By submitting a title for review or signing a consignment agreement, the author or press is committing in writing that the work is an original, human creation. Pecantown Books & Brews reserves the right to request clarification or decline/remove any title if there is a reasonable belief that generative AI was used in its production.

General Consignment/Purchasing Information and Guidelines

(Full details available on consignment agreement. Available in-store)

• Pecantown will pay 60% of the retail price for consignment items sold. Pecantown retains 40% as our sales commission. 
• Authors who participate in our consignment program must provide a link to Pecantown’s website on all author and/or book websites. 
• The basic handling fee for consignment books is $30.00 per title.
• We will initially take 5 copies of each consignment title. Pecantown will stock books for a minimum period of three months that can be extended indefinitely at the store’s discretion.
• At the end of the consignment, the author will have 30 days to pick up their books. All books left unclaimed after 30 days will be donated.

Pecantown does not review manuscripts or offer advice on publishing; we focus on what we do best, putting books in readers’ hands. If you’re looking for information on writing a book, we highly recommend connecting with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Tips & Tricks For Success

Prepare your book for the indie market

• Have your book thoroughly checked for spelling, grammar, and formatting errors. We strongly recommend having your manuscript professionally edited.
• Ensure your book meets standard design and formatting standards. The title and author name should be printed on the book’s spine and it should have an ISBN barcode printed on the back cover.
• Select an affordable publishing company so you can price your book reasonably within its genre. (We like IngramSpark or Dartfrog.) Look at other published books in the same genre and trim size as your title and price your book accordingly.

 Spread the word!

• Encourage your family, coworkers, and friends to support you by picking up a copy at Pecantown..
• Contact related media and mailing list groups to announce where they can purchase a copy of your book.
• Share your book on social media with a link to Pecantown’s website.
• Get involved with libraries, book clubs, and community organizations to build and diversify your audience.