Eric Thomas Ruthford, author https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Deus ex machina Divine Children Death by Newbery Medal Eldest sibling of the prodigal child Contemplative faith Sci-fi writers have no sense of scale Regeneration: A clean fae adventure, with lots of found family Long-lost relative Self-confidence epiphany Ending the abuse Mysterious parent Childlike faith Religious epiphany Too nice to live Sexism workaround Christmas romance The girl next door Be careful what you wish for It’s a wonderful plot Teen genius Riches to rags Tribe of priests The Makeover Unlimited wealth fantasy Fake identity baggage Accidental smooch Reluctant leader Nobody says or does the f-word Heroic sacrifice Heartbroken badass You sexy beast Dark and troubled past Awkward dating arrangement Really royalty reveal Game between heirs Brooding boy, gentle girl Secret agent priest Ex-girlfriend ally Ninja nuns One bed Marriage of convenience Dystopia can get worse Dystopia as political argument Religious robot Truce zone Deal with the devil Rags to riches Hidden in plain sight Child of two worlds ericthomasruthford.com home page