Kathleen McGowan

About

Her bestselling, Christian-themed The Magdalene Line series of novels features a protagonist named Maureen Paschal and includes such titles as The Book of Love (2009) and The Poet Prince (2010). Also a self-help author, she published a 2009 work titled The Source of Miracles: Seven Steps to Transforming Your Life Through the Lord's Prayer.

Before Fame

Her debut novel, The Expected One (2006), was published in more than fifty languages.

Trivia

She was featured on Ancient Aliens, Bible Secrets Revealed, and several other History Channel television programs.

Family Life

With her Belgian-born writer and radio host husband, Philip Coppens, she launched a radio show called The Spirit Revolution. She has made the controversial public claim that she is a direct descendant of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene.

Associated With

She is a contemporary of fellow religious writer Gary Thomas.