What was your first job as a journalist?
I was an assistant editor for Speedhorse magazine.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes, in high school...wow glad that's over.
How is social media changing news?
instantly makes an impact or instantly a dud.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Carrie Bradshaw
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being honest and transparent while telling a compelling story.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer, Word, Asana project management software, social media, Drupal
What's your favorite social network?
FaceBook
Who do you wish followed you?
I really don't know...Jesus?
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to tell stories.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Lately, a story on Ramel Bradley's passion to feed people.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stick with it, tell good stories and be willing to write out of your comfort zone...learn all the stuff!
When's the best time to pitch you?
in the morning.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Anything about bourbon and history gets me going.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
climate change, anything about climate change.
What's your favorite drink?
bourbon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
with my family
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Texas Monthly
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
that agriculture is all plows and sows.
