What was your first job as a journalist?
Criminal justice and risk.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
The Facebook paradox: Too much of a good thing makes you go blind!
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Freedom of thought, expression, and reflection.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Tell me as it is!
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS WORD.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
Madonna.
Why did you become a journalist?
The child within. I couldn't shut him up!
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?
India: the humbling majesty whilst outrunning COVID-19.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just write!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
FHM - a brilliant team to work with.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Never had one!
What's your favorite drink?
Gin & Tonic.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Speedway Star.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That some topics are off limits because of gender.
