by Christie Meierz | Jan 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Somewhere between Tau Ceti station and Kekrax Main, the diplomatic liner Ptolemy is about to get into big trouble… The ship’s alarm klaxon sounded right over her head. Alexia’s heart gave a...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
This little scene occurs during Marianne’s first few days on Tolar. It’s not in the book. All those Christmas presents, Marianne thought. And she hadn’t been allowed to bring a single...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m doing my New Year’s Eve reflections on the past year a little early. Honestly, when I released The Marann, I expected it to fail. I thought, My friends and relatives will buy this, I’ll sell maybe a couple dozen copies, and it will sink without a...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Marianne looked around at the other passengers gathering in the seating compartment. The ship was rather a lot like a high-class passenger train in space, with sections fitted together as need arose:...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Since Marianne leaves for Beta Hydri on Christmas morning, here’s a little something in tune with the season: The big underground mall in Des Moines was packed with Christmas shoppers. Marianne...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Sural stepped out of Jeryth’s house into the morning heat. He would be glad to leave Monralar behind. A slight smile touched his lips as he set out down the road. Should he take a travel pod … from the...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
To celebrate the Great Reset (or perhaps in fear of it!), Into Tolari Space ~ The First Contact Stories is FREE today and tomorrow. Pick up your copy, and pass the word along!
by Christie Meierz | Dec 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m so excited! Into Tolari Space is available! Read the story of the humanity’s first encounter with the Tolari — from both sides of the story. Spread the word!
by Christie Meierz | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Adeline gazed at her husband, sound asleep, tangled up in the sheets. He could still surprise her. She stroked a lock of hair out of his eyes. A sigh was his only reaction. They’d worn each other out. She hadn’t...
by Christie Meierz | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Just for my blog readers: a scene leading up to Into Tolari Space. “Kazryn,” the Jorann said. The man sitting on his heels before her shuddered, but did not lift his eyes. “You are Kazryn,” she repeated, and...