From The Christian Science Monitor, September 4th, 2009:

Kristin Maguire, who until this week was chairman of the State Board of Education (a position appointed by Sanford), is alleged to be the author of steamy erotic fiction.

Ms. Maguire is the executive committeewoman of the state Republican Party and a strong supporter of abstinence-only education, according to FitsNews.com, a South Carolina-based political website. Sanford's appointment of Maguire, who home-schooled her four kids, was hailed as a victory by social conservatives across the South.

She resigned from the Board of Education this week, citing "family responsibilities."

Maguire has denied writing erotic fiction under the nom de plume of Bridget Keeney – allegations that were published on FitsNews.com. But she has admitted to frequenting certain X-rated sites during a self-described difficult time in her life.

"Maguire’s alleged alter-ego would obviously be quite a contrast from her carefully-cultivated public persona," according to the story, which has run on Google News.