ZacharyDow

Hey, y'all. To celebrate having finished Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic, I decided to start uploading a companion piece to the anthology, basically exploring the journey that led me to it as well as offering a look at some of the stories that inspired it. In addition, there will eventually be a Q&A and a chapter where I announce the future of my writing and *Prehistoric Wild* as a whole. If any of that interests you, definitely check it out, and don't forget to add it to y'all's reading lists if ya want to be informed of all future updates. Thanks in advance! https://www.wattpad.com/story/414293857-prehistoric-wild-the-stories-that-inspired

Went on a puffin tour today. But not only did I see puffins and other sea birds, but also seals, a couple of ocean sunfish and a whale! Never saw sunfish in person before but it was a cool surprise. Humpbacks were being sighted quite frequently around where I live, so I was hoping to see one while on this tour. Even then, I wasn’t sure if I would, but it’s amazing that I did. Normally, I’d have to drive over an hour out of town just to go on a 3-hour boat ride to see any whales. But there it was just 15-20 miles off the coast of where I live. Freaking insane!

New awards! https://www.wattpad.com/story/414075258-%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%B3%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AC-%F0%9D%90%80%F0%9D%90%B0%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AB%F0%9D%90%9D%F0%9D%90%AC-%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8E%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%94

New Awards! https://www.wattpad.com/story/410275451-%E2%9C%BF%E2%80%A7%E2%82%8A%CB%9A-%E2%94%8A%F0%9D%95%AD%F0%9D%96%8A%F0%9D%96%91%F0%9D%96%91%F0%9D%96%86%F0%9D%96%89%F0%9D%96%94%F0%9D%96%93%F0%9D%96%93%F0%9D%96%86-%E2%94%80-%F0%9D%91%BB%F0%9D%92%89%F0%9D%92%86-%F0%9D%91%A8%F0%9D%92%98%F0%9D%92%82%F0%9D%92%93%F0%9D%92%85%F0%9D%92%94-%E1%B5%8E%E1%B5%8E%E2%8B%86-%CB%9A%F0%93%87%BC

New awards! https://www.wattpad.com/story/414230721-the-sakura-blossom-awards

Helloooo are still open for r4r???

Proud to announce that I have finished the 84th and final entry in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called “Their Final March,” this one takes place in the Lameta Formation of Late Cretaceous India, 66 million years ago. It follows a Rajasaurus named Sharad and an Isisaurus named Usha as their lives are forever changed by the End-Cretaceous Extinction. This is the story I’ve been excited to create for so long, and the one I’ve been building toward for nearly three years. Not only does it serve as the finale of the Life in the Mesozoic saga, but also as the conclusion to a continental category I call “Lost Continents,” representing regions like Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and Pre-Asia India throughout the anthology. From the very beginning, ending the book with the K-Pg extinction was always the plan. However, setting this final chapter in India allowed me to explore the event from an angle that I rarely see portrayed, especially with the volcanic activity of the Deccan Traps adding another layer to this pivotal moment in Earth’s history. Because of everything it represents, this story’s completion carries more weight than any other entry I’ve written for this anthology. After nearly three years, the journey through the Mesozoic has finally reached its conclusion, and I’m incredibly eager to hear what y’all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1645530823-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-their-final
          
          Life in the Mesozoic may be over, but there are still more stories to tell in Prehistoric Wild. Stay tuned for a special piece coming soon.

Heyo! Just wanted to update y’all on the progress for Their Final March. Draft is finished, edited and ready for upload. Only issue is that due to irl chores and tech issues, I haven’t been able to upload it yet. And I’m currently not in the position to right now as I’m currently at work and it’s looking like it may be busy. So, depending on when I get home and how much energy I have after my shift, expect to see Their Final March uploaded either later tonight or some point tomorrow.

Hey, y'all! Their Final March is still in the works, both due to my own busy schedule lately and wanting to make sure I'm not rushing this finale. But in preparation, I've added a unique chapter to Prehistoric Wild that I've wanted to do for a while: an introduction. Would love to hear yall's thoughts on it. Until then, hope y'all have an awesome day.

Deeply sad to hear that Sam Neil had passed away. May he rest in peace.