Krista Esparza

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Krista is the Site Expert at Redshirts Must Die, a fandom collector, and a career writer. They have a BA in English/American Literature from The University of Texas at El Paso and began writing Star Trek fiction in 1989. They have an extensive knowledge of each series in the franchise and especially enjoys the original series and Enterprise. When they aren't writing, they foster and care for feral cats and enjoy spending time with their family and pets at their Southern NM home.

Revisiting Star Trek III: The Search for Spock 41 years later

3 amazing facts about the First Star Trek Convention

These 3 Star Trek: Phase II trivia tidbits will titillate even the most devoted fans!

3 Star Trek aliens from the original series that haunted my dreams as a kid

Trek loves Lucy: How Lucille Ball ensured Star Trek’s survival

Despite surface appearances, “Mudd’s Women” is not a feminist story

When fiction becomes fact: 3 pieces of modern technology inspired by Star Trek

Who is Mr. Kyle?

Star Trek Crafting Corner: how to set up a Star Trek-themed art space

“The Way to Eden” missed the television mark, but its message is truer than ever

Actor Spotlight: George Takei

3 times Nyota Uhura was the pinnacle of bravery

3 Star Trek aliens that call back to horror movies of the 1950s

A warrior’s journey: How did Worf’s transition to DS9 transform his character?

Beyond Spock and McCoy: 3 yin-yang friendships that make Star Trek so watchable

How does Jadzia Dax’s character exemplify the concept of personal growth?