What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing a Review for a Rock Band's Latest Album.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Long ago.
How is social media changing news?
It provides instant updates and changes to the news cycle, allowing readers the opportunity to research and discover the truth far more.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means that you bring not just information to light, but to inspire readers to ask the right questions for themselves and give them a voice
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
With honesty and conviction.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MacBook Air and Google Drive are the two biggest tools I use right now.
What's your favorite social network?
TikTok
Who do you wish followed you?
Stephen King or Mark Hamil.
Why did you become a journalist?
To entertain, to give hope, and to give a voice to those who have trouble getting their voice or their work seen/heard.
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?
An article on Medium titled "The Hellier Effect".
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write what you are passionate about, and your audience will feel that passion and want to read your work more.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Usually between 5-10 PM EST.
What's your favorite drink?
Coke, or an iced coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Investigating the Paranormal.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
IGN.
