author
A self-published writer whose books move between family history and fiction, with a strong interest in ancestry and African-American genealogy. The published record suggests a practical, research-minded voice that also turns to storytelling.

by M. T. W.
Available catalog records identify M. T. W. Cruise as the author of Guidelines for Ancestry Research With an Emphasis on African-American Genealogy and History in Things. Those listings point to work in two connected areas: helping readers trace family roots and exploring personal or family history through narrative.
The genealogy title is presented as a step-by-step manual with a focus on African-American genealogy, which suggests an interest in making family research more accessible. History in Things, published later, appears in bookseller descriptions as a novel centered on memory, loss, and returning to the past.
Beyond those book records, I couldn't confirm many biographical details from reliable public sources, so this overview stays close to what is clearly documented: M. T. W. Cruise is a published author whose work links ancestry, family history, and reflective storytelling.