JS: Favorite classical composer?
MT: It's a tie between Paganini and Mozart. Mozart because his music always moves me deep inside unlike any other composer. Paganini because he was a bit of a rebel; ahead of his time.
JS: Favorite musical artists of today?
MT: My brother Amadeus and Daniel.
JS: If you could go back and time and meet any one person, who would it be and why?
MT: *laughs* This is a trick question, because there are actually three people I'd love to meet - all related. But if you insist on one, Elizabeth I. She was ahead of her time- a leader in a man's world. And she gave her life to her country, sacrificing her personal wants and needs.
JS: Where does the name Tudor come from? I understand there are no direct Tudor decedents...
MT: You are correct - there are no direct Tudor . decedents. At least relating to Henry VIII. My family are indirectly related however. Anne Boleyn had a sister, Mary and that is how most families, including mine can claim Tudor blood. That would make Anne an aunt.
JS: You enjoy genealogy then?
MT: Yes, I find it fascinating knowing where I came from. I did the DNA swab for both sides of my family. That alone can make it a bit easier when you're researching your family.
JS: Any other hobbies?
MT: I like to dabble in painting. By that I mean taking images I've shot and incorporating them into perhaps other's I've taken. It's hard to explain, and I'm still experimenting with it.
JS: So we might see a showing of your work someday?
MT: *laughs* Not in this century! Like I said I'm still experimenting with the process. It's nowhere near ready for anyone to see.
JS: If you could have one wish, what would it be?
MT: That my father could see me now, meet Daniel.
JS: One last question...what would you like to see in a third book?
MT: *grins* I can't say. I think this one will lead right into it however...
Thank you, Mary.
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MT: My brother Amadeus and Daniel.
JS: If you could go back and time and meet any one person, who would it be and why?
MT: *laughs* This is a trick question, because there are actually three people I'd love to meet - all related. But if you insist on one, Elizabeth I. She was ahead of her time- a leader in a man's world. And she gave her life to her country, sacrificing her personal wants and needs.
JS: Where does the name Tudor come from? I understand there are no direct Tudor decedents...
MT: You are correct - there are no direct Tudor . decedents. At least relating to Henry VIII. My family are indirectly related however. Anne Boleyn had a sister, Mary and that is how most families, including mine can claim Tudor blood. That would make Anne an aunt.
JS: You enjoy genealogy then?
MT: Yes, I find it fascinating knowing where I came from. I did the DNA swab for both sides of my family. That alone can make it a bit easier when you're researching your family.
JS: Any other hobbies?
MT: I like to dabble in painting. By that I mean taking images I've shot and incorporating them into perhaps other's I've taken. It's hard to explain, and I'm still experimenting with it.
JS: So we might see a showing of your work someday?
MT: *laughs* Not in this century! Like I said I'm still experimenting with the process. It's nowhere near ready for anyone to see.
JS: If you could have one wish, what would it be?
MT: That my father could see me now, meet Daniel.
JS: One last question...what would you like to see in a third book?
MT: *grins* I can't say. I think this one will lead right into it however...
Thank you, Mary.
You can pre-order Archangel from Smashwords. It is set to release on May 5th (Cinco de Mayo)!
Smashwords Pre-Sale Link
I love this interview. It gives more insight into who Mary really is.
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