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Lost City of Petra, Treasure Giveaway

AUG 2025,

Brock put together an incredible offering of treasures related to his book, The Stone Cutter, and Petra, the capital city of the fabled Kingdom of Nabataea.

The giveaway package was comprised of: 

• a copy of Brock’s novel The Stone Cutter, signed by the author himself
• an authentic historical artifact from Petra, a bronze coin depicting the likenesses of King Haretat and Queen Shuqilat
• a one-of-a-kind replica Nabataean copper bracelet, like ones excavated at the 3rd caravan stop from Petra
• a one-of-a-kind replica legal scroll, like the one found in the famous Cave of Letters
• author-signed copies of Mesu Andrews’ novel, “Noble: the story of Maakah,” and Susan Macias’s novel, “Finding Home”
• a glass vial of real frankincense, the source of Petra’s wealth
• a set of repro vintage postcards from Petra
• detailed color map of the Nabataeans’ caravan routes
• CD album, signed by the singer-songwriter Bob Bennett, containing music which inspired The Stone Cutter
• a dynamic sand-art disc, displaying the colors of Petra

The giveaway package was won by Christine of Minnesota.

Appearance on Creativity Boost Podcast

18 AUG 2025,

Brock was interviewed by Iridafe Olowabi, author and host of the Creativity Boost podcast, on Youtube. The conversation ranged over various topics, but concerned primarily: what is creativity, what is its source, and how can we cultivate it?

During the hour, Dafe and Brock discussed: 

• the great Creator of all-that-is, and how he layed out the very process of creating
• the fact that the Creator of all loves creatives
• what the Creator’s process has to do with us, and how we can cultivate it
• how human pro-creation is parallel to the process of creativity

Brock Meier presents at Historical Novel Society Conference

28 JUN 2025, Caeser’s Palace, Las Vegas NV

Brock Meier joins select panel of NYT Bestselling authors

The conference session “Immersive Worldbuilding” hosted five authors, including Brock. Two of the authors presenting their work alongside Brock were the conference “spotlight authors” (pictured above): Fiona Davis ( The Lions of Fifth Avenue) and Sarah Penner ( The Lost Apothecary). Both authors are three-time NYT Instant Bestsellers. The other authors reading were: Anna Rasche, and Cynthia Reeves.

For his reading, Brock chose a scene from his award-winning novel The Stone Cutter, where the protagonist Nahor/Shamir and the gem-trader’s daughter Tenicca are returning from China to her hometown in India. The scene depicts them on board their ship, in the Bay of Bengal, with implications of how their relationship might unfold. The scene is full of world-building sights, smells, and palpable feelings.

From the conference schedule: “The five authors will give 4-minute readings from their books—scenes that transport the reader so fully to another time and place, the setting itself feels like a character. The readings will be followed by a Q&A (moderator: Susan Moynihan) in which the authors discuss the craft of writing these scenes effectively across a variety of historical subgenres.”

Brock’s reading was warmly received and applauded, with authors in the audience greeting him afterward and complimenting him on the scene.

Appearance on P English Literature Podcast

25 JUN 2025

Author Brock Meier appeared with Peter Okonkwo, host of PEL Podcast. Peter asked Brock a host of entertaining and engaging questions: Why did you start writing? What about this particular story compelled you to write about it? What do you find so fascinating about the setting of the book? And what do you do as a writer, when readers interpret your book wrong?

Thanks, Peter, for such a wonderful exploration of what makes Brock tick!

Boerne Bookshop, Author Meet & Greet

18 JAN 2025, Saturday, Boerne Bookshop, Boerne, Texas

Award-winning author Brock Meier was at the independent Boerne Bookshop in Boerne, Texas on the third Saturday in January, from 11am to 1pm, 18 January 2025. He loved his time there, conversing with the shop’s patrons, telling them about his book, and personally signing their copies.

Brock’s historical fiction novel The Stone Cutter, set in Pre-Islamic ancient Arabia, has won numerous awards, including the Best Ancient World Book of 2023, First Horizon Finalist, and short-listed for the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize.

Thanks again to Dale and Jason at the Boerne Bookshop, Boerne’s one and only independent book store!

Appearance on Not In a Huff Podcast

9 OCT 2024

Award winning author Brock Meier appeared on the Not In a Huff Podcast, hosted by raconteur prospector Jackson Huff.

Tune in and hear Brock’s conversation with Jackson. They discussed the wrapping up of his half-century career in scientific research and the launch of his new career as published author. Jackson also chatted with Brock about the amazing culture of the first century Nabataeans—carvers of the fabulous city of Petra (the “Las Vegas” of the first century) and economic powerhouse of the Western World. They even delved into the whirlwind romance of his seventh decade.

Second Saturday Book Signing

10AUG2024, Saturday, 11am—1pm, Boerne Public Library, Boerne, Texas

Historical fiction author Brock Meier will be on hand at the beautiful Patrick Heath Public Library in Boerne, Texas on the second Saturday in August, from 11am to 1pm, 10 August 2024 .

His recent novel The Stone Cutter, set in the extravagance of ancient Petra, has won numerous awards, including the Best Ancient World Book of 2023, First Horizon Finalist, and short-listed for the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize.

He will be available to sign books, chat about his books and writing, and answer any questions you might have. He will have paperback and hard cover signed copies of The Stone Cutter available for sale.

Come join him and enjoy the beautiful Texas Hill Country and Boerne’s spectacular library and grounds!

Appearance with History Through Fiction Podcast

11DEC2023, Season 6, Episode 3

Historical fiction author Brock Meier appeared on the History Through Fiction Podcast, hosted by historian, author, and publisher Colin Mustful.

Tune in and listen to his conversation with Colin. They discuss his transition from a long career in scientific research to publishe author. Colin also queries Brock about his knowledge of the fascinating culture of the first century Nabataeans, carvers of the fabulous city of Petra (the “Las Vegas” of the first century) and economic powerhouse of the Western World.

Appearance with Fides et Ratio Podcast

18NOV2023

Author Brock Meier appeared on the Fides et Ratio Podcast (Latin for “Faith and Reason”), hosted by theologian, science, political, and social commentator, Karen Early.

Karen interviewed Brock about his experiences of writing and publishing his debut historical fiction novel, The Stone Cutter. They discuss his research into the history of the Nabataean Kingdom and culture, his journey through self-publishing his novel, and the story itself. Brock also reads a selection from The Stone Cutter.