Hi Petra:

I'll stay away from comments about you riding the vacuum/broom....

Appreciate the thoughts on sales....I'm kind of more "get the science information out" than make a few dollars on a book but the idea is always appealing. Also,not losing any money is a great idea as well :)

Have you actually been able to get anything published in this area (not having the geo-science degree and all)?

Those are an excellent set of questions. I can answer most except the mix of people who might read about it. Maybe there is only a small select group who may be interested in this topic within the science area and maybe a few others from the non-science group.... Most non-scientists would tend to not want to see any data tables and formulas, etc.... On the other hand, developing background info. and a theory may take more room than a technical article is allowed to take in a science journal. So, it appears that maybe the best way to go is just post it on a web-site somewhere and maybe create an "easy reading" short version for a science interested audience (with all the technical details/background on a web-site).

ref: "After all, if it was, it would be happening already, right? " Yes...I overlooked the opportunity to make a prediction since I have not completed a full analysis. When one is given the whole background and understanding about what is happening then they are able to make measurable predictions...some of which lead to an earthquake and some of which do not.

Yes... these are all positive comments.

Regarding the explanation and point-counterpoint...that will be evident in the material as well as through any responses to an article on the subject....

Thx,

mark