Dennis Meier: Science Club KidsNews and stories about the Science Club Kids sci-fi seriesThe futility of trying to understant bullies- March 7, 2004 A book Justin has been reading in class tells the story of a kid who is a bully, and, as I understand it, the story explains that the bully became the way he is because of a terrible life at home. Justin went on to explain that his teacher, Mr. Bingham, has already told them that the story is sad. I've been thinking about this story, because a significant exchange in Book 1 of the Science Club Kids (since pared back) has Gene lamenting how Bobby Hatcher will torment him when he fails to...http://www.webpak.net/~drmeier/categories/scienceClubKids/2004/03/07.html#a85 Who are the Drahcirians- March 4, 2004 Book 2 is in limbo until Doc and I can figure who the Drahcirians are and how they fit into the Ancient One's overall strategy for Earth's universe. I had a sketchy vision that got incorporated into the outline I created late last year, but it no longer strikes me as being the best way to go. Once we figure it out, however, Book 2 should come together pretty quickly, what with the manuscript being solid through eight or ten chapters already.http://www.webpak.net/~drmeier/categories/scienceClubKids/2004/03/03.html#a83 Added PayPal to site- March 4, 2004 I added a PayPal button to the Website last night, inviting whatever readers we might have to contribute a buck if they like the Science Club Kids stories. I can't imagine that anybody will actually pay--I really just wanted to learn how to add PayPal to to the site--but who knows At any rate, we stand a better chance of making a profit at a voluntary buck of throw than we do of recouping our investment in Xlibris or getting some agent or publisher to take a look at the stories.http://www.webpak.net/~drmeier/categories/scienceClubKids/2004/03/03.html#a82 |