I'm getting the book for Christmas (I think). In the past, I have corresponded with Susan Hough on other websites and she was always very gracious and receptive to ideas. I haven't communicated with her in some years.

IF someone (scientist or not) predicts quakes on a regular basis using narrow time frames, small geographic areas and limited time spans...then I think that everybody, including the toughest skeptics, would sit up and look for methodology. I haven't seen this happen yet.