Just a Wee Bit O' Braggin'

Hey, look at this. Does it look familiar to you? Well, considering that I think my blog doesn't get enough traffic, I was both pleased and surprised when I noticed that various stories on it occupied four of the five "most emailed" slots on scienceblogs last night. Not bad, eh?

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I guess cloning, cats, twins and snail sex sells.

By Travis McDermott (not verified) on 25 Oct 2007 #permalink

You're a good writer, GrrlScientist! (As if there were any doubt...) And you also come up with catchy titles--that draws people in.

BTW, what's happening with that book proposal you mentioned you were working on, sometime back? Inquiring minds want to know!