It seemed like a good idea for a book, so I did some research to
see if I could find enough examples of giant predators that closely resembled
modern animals. Luckily, there were plenty.

For the book to work, I knew it needed something special, an
irresistible hook that would excite and inspire young readers. But nothing came
to mind.

Then, one day, as I was taking a
shower, I began hearing a lively, humorous, sarcastic voice in my head. It was
complaining that, when it comes to ancient animals, dinosaurs get all the
attention, and it was time for that to change.

That’s the moment Mega-Predators of the Past began to take shape in my mind.