Have you ever used a typewriter?
My first 100 articles & 4 books were written on manual, followed by IBM Selectric, typewriters. It made my fingers strong for playing piano.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Raoul Duke (aka Hunter S. Thompson)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Be curious, ask difficult questions, dig deep, write well, fear nothing.
Who do you wish followed you?
People who can help Planet Earth—especially those who love the ocean & its extraordinary diversity.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I wrote features and film reviews for the high school magazine.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
In search of Canada's tallest trees as a way to uncover abuses of logging industry & govt, & to celebrate trees & protecting virgin forests.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Best pitch: Will you write a book for us? You can choose the subject and the content. We'll give you a generous advance.
What's your favorite drink?
Iced cappuccino with fresh double ristretto, extra ice, no sugar
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When I'm not at the computer, I am most likely to be playing the piano or running through the fields and forest and along the sea.
