What was your first job as a journalist?
I worked for Yahoo!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, still own one
How is social media changing news?
More content but more fake news too.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have one.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To inform the public of what is going on, or what is necessary to know.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
I'm not sure.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Sent via email if possible. Thank you.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Office for me is a must. It's what I grew up using.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook is my favorite because it's rather easy to maintain.
Who do you wish followed you?
This doesn't apply.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I enjoy writing.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My Article on “Clean your Computer or Laptop’s CPU Fan"
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Never give up, and SPELL CHECK!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The CEO of Incogni asked me to review his product with the advantage of using the service.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Someone asking me for money, which I get all the time.
What's your favorite drink?
I enjoy filtered tap water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out with my friends and family.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Techcrunch
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we are always right or know it all.
