Zack Dow

Proud to announce that I have finished the 65th story in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called "Across the Desert," this one takes place in the Djadochta Formation of Late Cretaceous Mongolia, 75 million years ago. It follows a male Velociraptor named Tumun as he journeys across the dunes of the Gobi Desert in search of food to bring back to his mate. This is a story I’ve had in mind for a very long time, dare I say, one of the first ideas I ever conceived for this anthology. And yet, I can’t help but find it a little funny that it took me two full years to finally write about something as iconic as Velociraptor. Either way, this one was an absolute joy to research and write, making it yet another personal favorite. I’m definitely eager to hear what y’all think of this venture through the sands of Mongolia. https://www.wattpad.com/1589313041-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-across-the
          
          Next story will be one I call "Nature's Artist” set in the Toqui Formation of Late Jurassic Chile, 146 million years ago. Stay tuned for when that one ends up releasing.

Looks like ya boy won Best Anthology in the Dream Glow Awards https://www.wattpad.com/1563073879?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading&wp_uname=ZacharyDow

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Proud to announce that I have finished the 64th story in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called ‘Heart of the Highlands,’ this one takes place in the Wayan Formation of Late Cretaceous Idaho, 98 million years ago. It follows a colony of mountain-dwelling Oryctodromeus as they struggle to raise their young and survive amid the encroachment of an Eolambia herd and the looming threat of predators that follow. This is one I’ve had in mind for a long time and was thrilled to finally bring to life. Not only is it my first return to Late Cretaceous North America in over a year, it’s also set in one of the most unique environments I’ve written about: the mountains. When I learned that the Wayan Formation represented a rare highland ecosystem, I knew I had to tell its story. Although little is known from the site beyond Oryctodromeus, I filled in the gaps using fauna from the upper parts of Utah’s Cedar Mountain Formation, dated to roughly the same time. This allowed me to include Eolambia, Cedarpelta, Moros, and the obscure but incredible Siats. Overall, this venture into the Late Cretaceous highlands became one of my favorite stories yet and I can’t wait to hear what y’all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1586221107-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-heart-of-the
          
          Next story will be one I call "Across the Desert," set in the Djadoctha Formation of Late Cretaceous Mongolia, 75 million years ago. Stay tuned for when that one ends up being released.

Just saw that Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic has reached 9K reads. WHOOOOO!!! Thank you so much to everyone has and continues to support my work. It genuinely means a lot to see so many people reading and enjoying it to this day. Here’s to seeing what the future holds for this anthology.

Ya boy just turned 27 today! 

Looks like ya boy has made in the “Best Worldbuilding” category. WHOOOOO!!!! https://www.wattpad.com/1581924433?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_reading&wp_page=reading&wp_uname=ZacharyDow

Hey, all! With Halloween right around the corner, I’ve been thinking about which stories in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic might be the the closest to being horror, or at least the scariest so far. But I want to know what ya’ll think. Which story from Life in the Mesozoic gave you the biggest chills? Were there any scenes or moments that felt especially eerie, disturbing, or intense to you? Or, if you had to pick one story to reread around Halloween, which would it be? Can’t wait to hear y’all’s thoughts in the comments.

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Proud to announce that I have finished the 62nd story in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called "Way of the Wild," this one takes place in the Ntawere Formation of Middle Triassic Zambia, 238 million years ago. It follows a mother Diademodon named Takondwa as she guides and protects her cubs on their first day outside of their den. What makes this story special is the core premise: a cynodont with bear-like behavior. I leaned into that comparison by depicting Diademodon with speculative traits like estivation and cub-rearing habits, giving it a fresh but grounded perspective. I had originally considered setting it in the Omingonde Formation of Namibia due to its large cynodont fossils, but with those still unassigned, the Ntawere Formation proved perfect. Not only does it still feature Diademodon, but it also offers a richer ecological backdrop. Overall, this story combines research with one of my oldest concepts, and I’m excited to finally share it. I’d love to hear what y’all think of this Triassic family tale. https://www.wattpad.com/1579771968-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-way-of-the
          
          Next story will be one I call "The Ocean's Wrath" and will take place in the Toolebuc Formation of Early Cretaceous Australia, 106 million years ago. Stay tuned for when that one ends up being released.