Zack Dow

Proud to announce that I have finished the 69th story in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called "Ravaged," this one takes place in the Ksar Metlili Formation of Early Cretaceous Morocco, 142 million years ago. It follows a female Ichthyoconodon named Khadra as she sets out on a coastal feeding trip, only to find herself racing to save her young after the sudden arrival of a hurricane. This is a story I’ve had in mind for quite a while, though my confidence in it varied early on. The more research and planning I put into the plot, however, the more everything began to click into place. Aside from being the chronologically first Prehistoric Wild story set in the Cretaceous, it also became special for a more personal reason. During the pre-writing stage, one of my cats, Chloe AKA Beany, had to be put to sleep due to her age and related health complications. Because of that, I chose to make this story a tribute to her, both by giving the protagonist the closest Moroccan name to Chloe that I could find and by dedicating the story to her memory at the end. Even for that reason alone, this entry means a great deal to me, and I’m very eager to hear your thoughts on it. https://www.wattpad.com/1601461997-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-ravaged-by
          
          Next story will be one I call "Fight for Flesh," set in the Tiourarén Formation of Middle Jurassic Niger, 162 million years ago. Stay tuned for when that one ends up being released.

When ya find a promo book, but Wattpad keeps giving you a "comment failed to post" error no matter what you do when posting your submission form. Uggh. Has anyone else come across this issue before.

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Thanks for giving my story a follow ;)

Proud to announce that I have finished the 68th story in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called ‘Under the Moonlight,’ this one takes place in the Itat Formation of Middle Jurassic Russia, 166 million years ago. It follows a female Itatodon named Valya as she explores her forest environment under the cover of night, all while avoiding predators that lie in wait. This is a story I’d had in mind for quite a while, though my confidence in it fluctuated over time. I always wanted to write it, but the concept remained fairly barebones for a long time, which made me doubt whether I could do anything truly interesting with it. Once I began looking deeper into nocturnal behaviors and ecosystems, however, I realized that would be the perfect core for the story, especially as a way to showcase the lives of early mammals for the first time in this anthology. The elements that came together as a result turned this into another surprise favorite for me to write, and I’m very eager to hear your thoughts on this final Prehistoric Wild story of 2025. https://www.wattpad.com/1599033046-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-under-the
          
          Next story will be one I call "Ravaged by the Storm," set in the Ksar Metlili Formation of Early Cretaceous Morocco, 142 million years ago. Stay tuned for when that one ends up being uploaded.

Merry Christmas, y’all!

One would think this goes without saying, but every rule, no matter how obvious, exists because someone broke it.
          
          I do not accept unsolicited DMs about publishing, promotion, or marketing. Those are almost always scams, and I will ignore or block them accordingly.
          
          When it comes to messages about my work, I welcome genuine engagement and conversation from readers. I’m here to talk about stories, ideas, and shared interests, not sales pitches or attempts to separate me from my hard-earned money.
          
          That said, I’m not opposed in principle to artists reaching out, provided you are legitimate, affordable, and your style clearly aligns with what I look for in Prehistoric Wild. If you contact me as an artist, include a public portfolio upfront and be specific about why you think your work fits.
          
          Vague pitches, non-specific copy-paste praise, or “I can do any style” messages will be ignored.

Proud to announce that I have finished the 67th story in Prehistoric Wild: Life in the Mesozoic. Called "The Tusked Travelers," this one takes place in the Caturrita Formation of Late Triassic Brazil, 224 million years ago. It follows a herd of Jachaleria, including an aging alpha male named Thiago and his young daughter Leila, as they traverse their environment in search of a new mud pit to cool off during the tail end of a scorching dry season. This is a story I’ve had in mind for quite a while, though some elements changed shortly before and during the writing process. The original concept involved a river-crossing event inspired by modern zebra and wildebeest migrations. That idea is still present to an extent, but ultimately evolved into a flood scenario instead. When I recently learned more about how animals use mud to cool down and ward off parasites, I knew it was an element I had to include. After all, few animals would need mud more than those living during the Triassic. On top of that, this story ended up having one of the most emotional arcs I’ve written for the anthology, which only makes me even more eager to hear what y’all think of it. https://www.wattpad.com/1595706862-prehistoric-wild-life-in-the-mesozoic-the-tusked
          
          Next story will be one I call "Under the Moonlight," set in the Itat Formation of Middle Jurassic Russia, 166 million years ago. Stay tuned for when that one ends up releasing.