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rebecca
19th March 2007, 07:39 AM
Lynn Margulis, ex-wife of Carl Sagan, biologist, controversial figure in science, is on a blog tour to promote her newest book. In other words, she is stopping by certain blogs to answer questions about her book, or anything else. Today she's on Skepchick, she was on Pharyngula last week, and I'm sure she'll have other stops afterward. So, if you're interested in asking her a question, you can do it by commenting here: http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=462

Here's her wiki entr (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Margulis)y if you're unfamiliar with her. Her skepticism regarding HIV causing AIDS has been particularly controversial in the past.
Deetee
19th March 2007, 05:51 PM
How does one organise a "blog tour" to promote a book?

And why does Dr Margulis never hang around to answer any of the questions her posts have raised at any of her stops?
Pipirr
20th March 2007, 05:38 AM
How does one organise a "blog tour" to promote a book?

And why does Dr Margulis never hang around to answer any of the questions her posts have raised at any of her stops?

She did at Pharyngula; her replies are posted under the name 'Margulis'. But I haven't read it thoroughly, so there may be only one or two replies there.
Deetee
20th March 2007, 09:24 AM
Fair do's for her - she has responded to my question, albeit only to brush off my request for a reference for her claim that "HIV tests are nearly always positive for pregnant women"

I have tried again though. Let's wait and see...
rebecca
20th March 2007, 09:29 AM
How does one organise a "blog tour" to promote a book?

In this case, I was contacted by Lynn's publicist, who asked if we would host something. It's the first I've ever heard of such a thing.


And why does Dr Margulis never hang around to answer any of the questions her posts have raised at any of her stops?

That's the only real stumbling point for me with what I feel is an otherwise great idea. I assume she moves on simply because she doesn't have time to continue answering questions on each blog indefinitely; however, people are free to follow her around the Internet, which is slightly easier than following someone around the country on a real-life book tour.
NoZed Avenger
20th March 2007, 03:32 PM
. . . which is slightly easier than following someone around the country on a real-life book tour.


Look. That was a long time ago and the restraining order had lapsed. Let it go.
Ceritus
20th March 2007, 04:10 PM
Seems kind of dubious to me......
Solus
20th March 2007, 06:09 PM
Lynn Margulis, ex-wife of Carl Sagan, biologist, controversial figure in science, is on a blog tour to promote her newest book. In other words, she is stopping by certain blogs to answer questions about her book, or anything else. Today she's on Skepchick, she was on Pharyngula last week, and I'm sure she'll have other stops afterward. So, if you're interested in asking her a question, you can do it by commenting here: http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=462

Here's her wiki entr (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Margulis)y if you're unfamiliar with her. Her skepticism regarding HIV causing AIDS has been particularly controversial in the past.

You have your own forum and a blog and I just now noticed... I think need to look at people's signatures more often. You should have a win date with skepchic feature. I'm under 30 so I don't count as a sick pervert for mentioning that!

Sorry to go on a tangent but I guess that could be a compliment so a worthy tagent as to Dr. Margulis her writing is quite bit different from Carl's, it doesn't quite draw me in.
rebecca
21st March 2007, 08:23 AM
You have your own forum and a blog and I just now noticed... I think need to look at people's signatures more often. You should have a win date with skepchic feature. I'm under 30 so I don't count as a sick pervert for mentioning that!


Ha, actually I did have a contest like that (http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=314), with amusing results (http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=317).
CFLarsen
21st March 2007, 09:12 AM
Why is "squid" not close enough?
Deetee
21st March 2007, 01:12 PM
You have your own forum and a blog and I just now noticed... I think need to look at people's signatures more often.
She also has her own Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skepchick_International) entry...... Pah! :nope:
Solus
21st March 2007, 11:49 PM
Ha, actually I did have a contest like that (http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=314), with amusing results (http://skepchick.org/blog/?p=317).

Actually got me to laugh when I’m in a down mood that’s pretty good.
“Winner” plays all expenses. :p

Your challenge is past due and you’re about 2500 miles too far.

Any rate for fun, I’ll throw your challenge back at you but winning a date with me wouldn’t be something you’d likely want, so a better prize. I have a wooden container with a glass mosaic on the front of it, what is the mosaic picturing? I Just took a picture of it. If you can guess correctly, I’ll send you an object of your choice from one of the selves on my wall (not compete junk).

Or you can have the date, I’d be willing to send a (one way) plane ticket.;)

I'll even give you ten guesses.
NoZed Avenger
22nd March 2007, 10:09 AM
I have a wooden container with a glass mosaic on the front of it, what is the mosaic picturing?


Nipsy Russel.
Solus
22nd March 2007, 01:25 PM
Nipsy Russel.

I need that stick hitting smiley right now. :bike: This will have to do in the mean time. That bike one is kinda harsh, oh well.

Wrong, you may however select an item from the "mystery box". I'll post a picture of the "box mystery box" later...

I only offered Rebecca 10 guesses. I can't make that easy, I'll lose by probability alone otherwise. Anyone else can guess once though.

Sorry if I'm inferring with your thread, I'll move my silliness elsewhere if requested.