Ruth Leslie Goodman (born 1961) is an American writer of

romance novels A romance or romantic novel is a genre fiction novel that primarily focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, typically with an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Authors who have contributed to the developme ...

who uses the

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Meagan McKinney.

Education

Goodman studied biology at

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Career

Goodman's career began as a biologist for several years. Goodman became a writer professionally and used the pen name Meagan McKinney. Goodman's first book, ''My Wicked Enchantress'', was a finalist for a Romance Writers of America Golden Medallion.

Personal life

Goodman is divorced and resides with her two children in

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. In November 2010, Goodman pleaded guilty to defrauding

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in the wake of

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. She was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Works

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Single novels

Van Alen Family Saga series

Matched in Montana series

Anthologies in collaboration

''The Monk'' in ''DANCE WITH THE DEVIL'', published October 1997, along with Rexanne Becnel,

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and Deborah Martin.

References

Notes

External links

Meagan McKinney at goodreads.com

Meagan McKinney at openlibrary.org

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