What was your first job as a journalist?
GameSkinny.com offered the opportunity to venture into this field and I haven't stopped wanting to do it since.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I can't say that I have, but I appreciate the appeal of using one.
How is social media changing news?
News is instant now. If you don't have something insightful to say about the news you'll be lost to the void.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Perd Hapley, his charm is unmatched.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Making the world a better place by informing others and searching for truth.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
was a fun way to make people aware of important research.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Give me a few key points to look into and I'll do the rest. I'll be sure to ask questions if I need any clarification.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
There is so much information available to us because of the internet. As long as we perform our due diligence in verifying it.
What's your favorite social network?
I like to browse reddit at my leisure.
Who do you wish followed you?
Greg Miller of Kinda Funny, Andrea Rene of What's Good Games. I respect the passion, integrity, and knowledge they bring to their work.
Why did you become a journalist?
I want to create, and make the world a better place. I think that I am best suited to do that using my words to inform others.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Regrettably, no. I didn't realize at the time it was something I might have had an interest in.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
"Why Monster Hunter: World's Small File Size is a Big Deal." I poured my heart and soul into it and couldn't help but share it with friends.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
"Why?" and "How?" are the most valuable questions to ask if you want to further your understanding about something.
When's the best time to pitch you?
It's never a bad time if the pitch is good.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
It was for a guide I wrote. I was glad to see people benefitting from the work I put into it.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I'd prefer to be discreet and not say.
What's your favorite drink?
I am perfectly content with a cool, refreshing glass of water, or some hot tea to warm me up.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Nothing beats a hearty meal with family and friends.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
NPR does a great job presenting articles in multiple formats to make them easy to understand and insightful.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I'm passionate about games and science. Both are creative endeavors underrated in that respect.
