Gaylon Finklea Hecker is a journalist and the author of four books about Texas history.
Florence attended high school in 1946-50 in Viola, Arkansas, and became a star basketball player. She then began studies for the Bachelor of Arts degree at Park College near Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated magna cum laude in 1954 with a specialization in French and Spanish language and literature.
Every Friday at 10:30 AM!
I am a best selling author of fiction, science fiction, historical fiction, poetry and one children's book. I have written 12 novels and two that are not yet published. I also have two collections of poetry. I just released the science fiction adventure, 2095. My first children's book with illustrator Emily Zieroth, called This Enchanted Old Ruin, was released in May 2021.About Us
The Twig Book Shop began its evolution in San Antonio in 1972. Currently located at the former Pearl Brewery on the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk, The Twig provides newly released books for children and adults as well as award-winning classics. The space at Pearl has become a venue for local and national poets and authors. The Twig makes books available for book clubs, schools, and conferences. The Texana collection makes The Twig a destination for history lovers near and far.
Hard cover, soft cover, and even electronic books can be purchased through our website which accesses a national distributor for independent bookstores. Electronic books, or e-books, can be downloaded from our website through Kobo. We welcome and appreciate your physical and/or virtual patronage.
Hours:
Open 10:00-6:00 daily
(and often more)
