What was your first job as a journalist?
County reporter for The Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
When I was a very tiny kid!
How is social media changing news?
Digital media is democratizing all information -- it's great for media creators, society -- everyone except traditional media.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Zoe Barnes
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Creating media for public consumption with the aim of recording factually events that transpired.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Chrome, Word, Google Drive, all the usual social media, HARO, ProfNet (only in a pinch, their interface sucks)...
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, me love you long time.
Who do you wish followed you?
Nora Ephron. But, sadly, she died.
Why did you become a journalist?
College
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I had a column in my college paper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My blog, WealthySingleMommy, is my baby.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be an entrepreneur. Launch a blog/video/podcast enterprise, or working for an organization that is breaking new ground.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Whenever.
