Quantum Gravity for Dummies
  I have been asked to write brief, gentle introduction to the basic idea behind the field of "quantum gravity" in 1500 words or less. Doing so appears to be almost as great a challenge as coming up with a consistent theory of quantum gravity. However, I will try. Disclaimer: \emph{The views expressed in this article are my own and do not represent the consensus of the quantum gravity community}. 
Deepak Vaid
physics.pop-ph gr-qc