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.

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?

A celebration of Star Trek mothers

So you’re a lonely Trekkie: 3 ways to meet other Star Trek fans outside the internet

Star Trek and the rejection of the paradise ideal

Actor spotlight: Jeffrey Combs

Tips for the care and keeping of your android companion: a guest post by Spot the cat

How does Nog’s journey during Star Trek: Deep Space Nine exemplify IDIC?

3 reasons Jonathan Archer is the bravest Starfleet captain

Set phasers to pivot! Which Friends characters would each member of the Enterprise crew be in another reality?

Pavel Chekov: character assassination and underutilization in the Star Trek TOS universe

4 reasons why Quark’s presence is vital to Deep Space Nine

The 4 saddest episode endings from Star Trek: The Original Series