Karin McLean

About the Author

Karin McLean’s deep interest in the afterlife was sparked by personal tragedy. After losing her younger brother in a devastating automobile accident—an accident in which she narrowly survived—Karin began receiving unmistakable signs from him. These profound experiences ignited a journey to explore what lies beyond this life, leading her to study hundreds of near-death experience (NDE) accounts, seeking insight into where her brother is—and where we all go when we leave this Earth. What began as research ultimately led her to recognize her own NDE.

Drawing from her own spiritual encounters, and those of her family and friends, Karin writes with the insight of a survivor and the heart of a believer, sharing heartfelt stories meant to comfort, inspire, and show that those we love are never truly lost. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Westminster University in 2004 and has nurtured a love for writing for as long as she can remember.

When she’s not writing, Karin enjoys spending time with family, connecting with friends, working out at the gym, capturing moments through photography, walking in nature, reading, listening to music, and attending concerts. With an open heart and curious spirit, she continues to discover new perspectives on the afterlife, spirituality, personal growth, and health.

Book Synopsis

After surviving a tragic automobile accident, the loss of her brother, and other trials that followed, Karin McLean’s journey in receiving signs began. After recognizing signs from her brother, she has come to discover that our lost loved ones really aren’t lost at all. Sharing real-life examples of connecting with loved ones who have passed, the experiences shared are not only hers, but also of her family and friends.

Karin presents thought-provoking examples of finding the gifts that are hidden in our trials, as she shares where life has taken her and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She offers valuable insights on grief, illustrating the many ways that grief can visit us, while infusing light into the difficult subject of loss.

Endorsements

Bright Days Do Come is an awe-inspiring read that gives example after example of signs from our loved ones, which adds to the growing evidence that we don’t die. It is an insightful book that pulls you into Karin’s journey and leaves you with inspiration on how to get signs and messages from your loved ones.

—Sandra Champlain, author of the #1 international bestseller, We Don’t Die - A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death and host of the podcasts, We Don’t Die Radio and Shades of the Afterlife

Inspired Poem

EMOTIONAL WEATHER

Life is like the weather,
It changes from day to day.
Like the rain,
Many tears fall.
Like the wind,
Things blow in and out of life.
Like a storm,
You don’t know what to expect.
Like the sun,
Bright days do come.

I wrote this poem, one month after the car accident that ended my little brother’s life, almost ended mine, and could have easily ended the rest of my family’s.  I wrote it as I sat in my wheelchair in the rehabilitation center that I had recently moved into. When I wrote this poem, it was November of 1991. Decades later, in January of 2024, I began writing my story, and I immediately knew what the title would be—it was the last line of the poem I wrote during my recovery in the rehab. I never planned on writing a book about my journey, but as the years passed, I began feeling an undeniable nudge to do so.  Since my brother’s death, I’ve received many signs from him, so I decided to ask him for another sign—to give me direction as to whether I should do this. I asked him for his birth year, and said, “If I am supposed to write this book, give me an 82 within the next two days.” That very night, I logged on to pay off my credit card balance, and his answer was staring me in the face as a total of $82.82. I then knew that I had a calling to fulfill. I am so honored to help Brian live on by sharing the signs he has given, and continues to give, me and my family. 

Youtube

S7 E12 A Tragic Accident... The Day Everything Changed with Karin McLean

Published: Aug 3, 2025 | Length: 52 min

Karin McLean - Episode 497: Signs From Her Brother After Tragic Loss and Proof We Don't Die

Published: July 1, 2025 | Length: 1 hr 8 min

Podcasts

How I Made It Through

S7 E12 A Tragic Accident... The Day Everything Changed with Karin McLean

In this poignant episode of "How I Made It Through," host Bernadette Thompson sits down with Karin McLean, author of the transformative book "Bright Days Do Come."

Published: Aug 3, 2025 | Length: 52 min
Episode Webpage.

Coast to Coast: Shades of the Afterlife

Episode 242: Bright Days Do Come with Signs of Afterlife Brotherly Love!

Discover listener Karin McLean’s journey and how you can ask for undeniable proof from your loved ones.

Published: June 6, 2025 | Length: 51 min
Episode Webpage.

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