ZacharyDow
ZacharyDow
ZacharyDow
Proud to announce that I have finished the 83rd and penultimate entry in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called “Desperate Hours,” this one takes place in the Maevarano Formation of Late Cretaceous Madagascar, 67 million years ago. It follows a female Majungasaurus named Ravaka after she is driven from her territory and forced to struggle for survival amid a devastating drought. This is possibly one of the oldest concepts I’ve ever had for Prehistoric Wild, and one that I always envisioned as being among the anthology’s final stories. Given the infamy surrounding Majungasaurus itself, it felt only fitting that a tale centered around it would serve as the finale of Africa in the anthology. Without giving too much away, I will say that this may be one of the darkest entries I’ve written so far. As the Mesozoic saga approaches its conclusion, I wanted a story that truly captures the desperation and harsh realities of the natural world. With an ending that I hope lingers in readers’ minds long after they’ve finished it, I’m very eager to hear what y’all think. https://www.wattpad.com/1640124448-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-desperate With this release, only 1 story remains in the Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic saga. The final entry will be titled “Their Final March,” set in the Lameta Formation of Late Cretaceous India, 66 million years ago. Stay tuned for its release.
ZacharyDow
ZacharyDow
Proud to announce that I have finished the 82nd entry in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called “A Found Father,” this one takes place in the Sanpetru Formation of Late Cretaceous Romania, 69 million years ago. It follows a male Gargantuavis named Mazonn as he becomes the adoptive father of an orphaned chick named Sanda, guiding her through the many dangers of Hațeg Island. This is one of the most exciting ideas I’ve wanted to write for a long time, though it has changed considerably over the years. While Hațeg Island was always a setting I wanted to depict, the original concept centered around young Hatzegopteryx. However, once I learned that Gargantuavis, the largest known bird of the Mesozoic, is also known from the region, I immediately shifted to a premise I found even more compelling. As a result, it became the perfect story to serve as the finale of Europe in Life in the Mesozoic while also coincidentally releasing around Father’s Day. Along the way, I was able to blend island dwarfism and gigantism, bird imprinting behavior, and a more “Spielbergian” approach to Hatzegopteryx. Overall, this became one of the most unique and heartfelt stories I’ve written for the anthology, and I’m very eager to hear what y’all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1637492729-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-a-found With this release, only 2 stories remain in the Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic saga. The next entry will be titled “Desperate Hours,” set in the Maevarano Formation of Late Cretaceous Madagascar, 67 million years ago. Stay tuned for its release.
ZacharyDow
Anyone interested in beta reading? Let me know by DMing me on Discord or Reddit (usernames are in my bio)
ZacharyDow
Proud to announce that I have finished the 81st entry in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called “Strife of the Sailbacks,” this one takes place in the Moenkopi Formation of Middle Triassic Nevada, 240 million years ago. It follows a male Arizonasaurus named Wilok as he experiences a life-changing encounter with a wandering female. This is a region and time period I’ve wanted to write about for a while, though the premise itself changed several times throughout development. I didn’t want to begin drafting it until I had an idea that truly stood out, and thanks to some recent brainstorming, I finally found the right direction for it. Without spoiling anything, I’ll say it felt like the perfect story to serve as the chronological beginning of Mesozoic North America, my final North American story in the anthology, and my final Triassic story overall. There was also an event that gave this entry an even deeper significance. Earlier this week, my cat Willy passed away due to health complications. To honor his memory, I decided to dedicate this chapter to him. Because of that, this story will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m very eager to hear what y’all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1635773572-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-strife-of With this release, only 3 stories remain in the Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic saga. The next entry will be titled “A Found Father,” set in the Sanpetru Formation of Late Cretaceous Romania, 69 million years ago. Stay tuned for its release.
ZacharyDow
@Plateo189 I’d say. I’m now at the point where I’m writing stories I’ve had in mind for so long, it never thought I’d get to since they’re very “late game,” so to speak.
ZacharyDow
Proud to announce that I have finished the special 80th entry in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called “Bastion of Her Brood,” this one takes place in the La Colonia Formation of Late Cretaceous Argentina, 71 million years ago. It follows a mother Carnotaurus named Yaira as she struggles to find food for her young while protecting them from the many dangers of their environment. This is quite possibly one of the oldest, and most exciting, ideas I've had since the very inception of Prehistoric Wild. As such, it felt like the perfect choice for both my special 80th story and the anthology's final South American entry. Over the years, many aspects of the story changed, but one element always remained the same: Carnotaurus scavenging along the beach. Between its strong sense of smell and how remarkably wide it opens its mouth, it felt like a plausible behavior that I'm honestly surprised hasn't been depicted more often. Combine that with several newer ideas added during development, and the result became a story about what it truly means to be both a provider and a protector in the natural world. For that reason, I'm very eager to hear what y'all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1634181358-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-bastion-of With this release, only 4 stories remain in the Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic saga. The next entry will be titled “Strife of the Sailbacks,” set in the Moenkopi Formation of Middle Triassic Nevada, 240 million years ago. Stay tuned for its release.
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drm122404
Interesting
https: // getinkspired . com/en/story/703648/into-the-mesozoic/