Hi guys. An introduction:

I've always had a keen interest in physics, ever full of curiosity about how the world works, with shelves groaning with various books I've accumulated over the years. About eight months ago I was concerned to read about yet another physics department closing down, and started to think about why it happens, and why my own teenage children just aren't interested. I thought I'd try to do something to help, and write an interesting "popular" science book aimed at enthusing the younger and layman market. Whilst I'm an IT manager by trade with a background in Systems Analysis and Design, I have done some professional writing before now.

That's when things started to get interesting. I found that when I tried to explain some very basic concepts, I actually didn't understand them. So I sweated and pored and analysed and struggled, and eventually I got a few things down. I think I understand those basic concepts now, but I need to check this before I proceed.

The problem is that I find I'm not in accord with mainstream physics. And when I talk to experienced and professional physicists, they don't seem to understand the basic concepts I'm addressing. Worse, I find it difficult to persuade them to even look at the careful logic I employ, and instead they tend to be dismissive or even abusive. The word "crackpot" has been used. And on moribund forums, where nobody talks, nobody seems interested, and nobody seems to love physics. Part of the problem, I wonder. 

Anyhow, I'm looking for sincere feedback. If you can offer it, I'd be grateful.