Ruth Leslie Goodman (born 1961), is an American writer of romance novels who uses the pen name Meagan McKinney.
Education
Goodman studied biology at Columbia University.
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 New Orleans, Louisiana. In November 2010, Goodman pleaded guilty to defrauding FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. 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, Anne Logan and Deborah Martin.