What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing a review on a Lodge for the travel section of a Magazine.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I was a typist in my younger years back in the day when people asked you to type out letters for them.
How is social media changing news?
It is watering it down to quick and easy light reads and in turn lowering the quality of news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Do not have a favourite.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I love to bake and cook for my family and friends but to be able to share this and my stories and perspetive on it is the ultimate reward.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
don't have one
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Just ask and be upfront.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Wordpress, MS Word and a few other tools like Grammarly .
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone who can appreciate what I write and share.
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to share what is on my mind.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, there was no high school paper at my school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story and recipe for a well known brand.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just be original! It is ok to look around and spot stories and trened but find your own unique perspective and stories.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is good.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To submit a story and full recipe for a well respected large brand. That was, as they say nowadays, EPIC!
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I would rather not share.
What's your favorite drink?
It is a fight between a glass of red wine and a good Coffee.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Cooking.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
News24.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That what I do is quick and easy.
