What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a staff writer
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! As a kid
How is social media changing news?
It's becoming harder to know who is telling the truth anymore.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent maybe?
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist is a responsibility to the public, and your integrity is the most important thing. It's also really fun!
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Can't really recall anything at the moment, even though I saw tons.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Through email, with enough details
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use a lot of Photoshop for design related work, and monitoring software like RTSS, and CapFrameX to test games.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter, I mean X, unfortunately.
Who do you wish followed you?
Mike Mignola, my favorite artist.
Why did you become a journalist?
To talk about things I love, games!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not, no.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I love reviewing games that have focus, and feel designed around singular mechanics.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be truthful about what you're writing, and always make sure you source everything you bring up. Learn from your mistakes, and don't give up.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Usually in the afternoon.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Wouldn't call it the worst, but I got an email from an indie developer was was passing along someone else's game as their own.
What's your favorite drink?
Iced Lemon Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In bed
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Rock Paper Shotgun, Gamespot
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That somehow gaming is related to online gambling.
