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COMING UP
March 1, 2022
“Famous Texans’ Pride in Their Republic of Texas Roots”
Honoring Texas Independence Day, the authors will describe Republic of Texas history through the eyes of the notable Texans in the book.
March 3, 2022
Chris Heerlein interviews Gaylon and Marianne for his popular radio show, Wealth Radio, on Austin station KLBJ - 590 AM or 99.7 FM.
April 3, 2022
“How We Did It and Our Famous Texans’ Pride in Their Republic of Texas Roots”
Once again, Gaylon and Marianne will talk about the whopping 23 percent of the chapters that talk about, in a very proud way, the notable Texans’ family connections to the early Republic of Texas days prior to statehood in February 1846.
April 25, 2022
The authors travel to Kerrville, Texas, to reprise their presentation about their notable Texans’ Republic of Texas roots for the Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Schedule pending
For this professional group, Marianne and Gaylon will discuss the influence of growing up in Texas during a simpler, gentler time on the successful lives of their notable Texans.
Schedule pending
The authors will discuss with members of Delta Kappa Gamma the importance of teachers to the success of their notable Texans, as well as how the project came about.
Notable Texan Delbert McClinton with Gaylon on Sandy Beaches Cruise 2020.
LOOKING BACK
February 5, 2022
Sponsored by the Brotherhood at Congregation Beth Israel in Austin and attended by members of other congregations, Marianne and Gaylon spoke on Zoom about the Jewish notables in their book and the ones that got away, and about how the project came about.
December 10, 2021
Mixed Bag Book Group - Private Home - Austin
Presentation revolved around the Jewish connections of our notable Texans and how the project came about, plus a behind-the-scenes peek into the book publishing process.
December 7, 2022
The Twig
San Antonio, TX
Bookstore in the historical Pearl district hosted the authors for an appearance and book signing.
Gaylon and Marianne packed the house. The store ran out of books and had to re-order for audience members.
November 9, 2021
Texas Matters Podcast Texas Public Radio KSTX - San Antonio, TX
Host David Martin Davies asked incisive questions for a thought-provoking 15-minute interview.
Check it out here (our part starts at 15:27)
November 3, 2021
Pacifica Radio, KPFT - Houston, TX
Great interview with crew at this community station.
Check it out here (our part starts at 27:36)
September 30, 2021
Author Series - Online Webinar
Marianne Odom & Gaylon Finklea Hecker discuss the notables in the book and the process of writing it.
August, 2021
"Growing Up's" foreword writer, New York Times best-selling author Sam Gwynne, stopped by Gaylon's house and received his personalized copy of the book. The inscriptioin reads: "Your foreword says it all. Spot-on. Funny. Heartfelt. A Texas-size thank you."
August 9, 2021
Our very first radio interview broadcast STATEWIDE on NPR's Texas Standard. Thank you to KUT and David Brown for such a professional and fun time talking about "Growing Up." Listeners as far away as New Jersey and California sent their congratulations.
August, 2021
The St. Anthony Hotel hosted the co-authors for a workday in its board room in mid-August. And while they were there, the hotel's PR person recorded a lengthy interview to post on its website. Thank you to Debbie Gonzalez for making a pleasant day happen in such a beautiful, welcoming environment.
August, 2021
Our very first autograph session at the popular Texas Star Trading Co. in Abilene, where Marianne signed books and talked with the locals. Thank you to Glenn Dromgoole, former editor of the Abilene Record-News, for inviting us and for writing our very first book review. May it be the first of many.
January 3, 2020
William Barret Travis Chapter
Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Austin
“Project of a Lifetime: Growing Up in the Lone Star State: Notable Texans Remember Their Childhoods”
February 11, 2020
Lost Creek Home and Garden Club, Austin
“The Importance of Neighborhoods: Growing Up in the Lone Star State: Notable Texans Remember Their Childhoods”