Meagan McKinney
Ruth Leslie Goodman (born 1961) is an American writer of romance novels who uses the pen name Meagan McKinney.
Meagan McKinney | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruth Leslie Goodman 1961 (age 62–63) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Ruth Goodman Roberson |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation(s) | Biologist, novelist |
| Years active | 1987–2003 |
| Children | 2 |
Education edit
Goodman studied biology at Columbia University.[1]
Career edit
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.[1]
Personal life edit
Goodman is divorced and resides with her two children in New Orleans, Louisiana. In November 2010, Goodman pleaded guilty to defrauding FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.[1][2] She was sentenced to 3 years in prison.[3]
Works edit
source:[4]
Single novels edit
| Title | Publication Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| No Choice But Surrender | 1987 | ISBN 978-0821758595 |
| My Wicked Enchantress | 1990 | ISBN 978-0821756614 |
| When Angels Fall | 1990 | ISBN 978-0440205210 |
| Till Dawn Tames the Night | 1991 | ISBN 978-0440208709 |
| The Ground She Walks Upon | 1995 | ISBN 978-0440215790 |
| Gentle from the Night | 1997 | ISBN 978-0821758038 |
| A Man to Slay Dragons | 1999 | ISBN 978-0821753453 |
| The Fortune Hunter | 1998 | ISBN 978-0821760376 |
| In the Dark | 1999 | ISBN 978-1575663715 |
| The Merry Widow | 2000 | ISBN 978-0821767078 |
| Still of the Night | 2001 | ISBN 978-1575666150 |
| Moonlight Becomes Her | 2002 | ISBN 978-0821770504 |
Van Alen Family Saga series edit
| Title | Publication Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Lions and Lace | 1988 | ISBN 978-0440212300 |
| Fair is the Rose | 1993 | ISBN 978-0385309158 |
Matched in Montana series edit
| Series Entry | Title | Publication Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cowboy Meets His Match | June, 2000 | ISBN 978-0373762996 |
| 2 | The Lawman Meets His Bride | October, 2000 | ISBN 978-0373271078 |
| 3 | The M.D. Courts His Nurse | March, 2001 | ISBN 978-0373763542 |
| 5[a] | Plain Jane and the Hotshot | February 2002 | ISBN 978-0373764938 |
| 6 | The Cowboy Claims His Lady | March 2002 | ISBN 978-1426886126 |
| 7 | Billionaire Boss | April 2003 | ISBN 978-0373765058 |
Anthologies in collaboration edit
The Monk in DANCE WITH THE DEVIL, published October 1997, along with Rexanne Becnel, Anne Logan and Deborah Martin.
References edit
- ^ a b c Perlstein, Michael (November 11, 2011). "Garden District romance novelist pleads guilty to Katrina fraud". WWL-TV. from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ US Attorney's Office (August 26, 2010). "Twenty-Two Individuals Charged with Fraud Related to the Recovery of Funds Following Hurricane Katrina". Federal Bureau of Investigation. from the original on December 10, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ Perlstein, Mike (February 25, 2011). "Garden District novelist sentenced in FEMA fraud". WWL-TV. from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
- ^ Meagan McKinney at fantasticfiction
Notes edit
- ^ Book 4 in the series, Cinderella & The Playboy, was written by Laura Wright
External links edit
- Meagan McKinney at goodreads.com
- Meagan McKinney at openlibrary.org
- Meagan McKinney at fictiondb.com