What was your first job as a journalist?
I was an unpaid writer for a local music magazine. Every month, they handed me a stack of CDs that I would have to review glowingly.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. If you ever find yourself taking your keyboard for granted, find a mechanical typewriter.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Samuel Singer with the "Habitsville Gazette."
What's your favorite social network?
Reddit
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always loved telling stories. It was a natural progression.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I did a multi-article dive into the origins of country music based on an interview with an expert on the topic.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just keep going.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the early afternoon
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
It was an article breaking down data that showed which, let's say "marital aid" was right for you based on your zodiac sign.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee and it's not even close.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my family or behind a guitar. Preferably both.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
"American Songwriter" is my favorite, at the moment.
