What was your first job as a journalist?
I have always been a freelancer.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Of course, I was born a long time before the first PC.
How is social media changing news?
Completely, although not always for the better.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Covering news, and providing comments to help readers.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
LibreOffice on a MacBook Air 11.
What's your favorite social network?
Google+
Who do you wish followed you?
Dan Gillmor.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I love writing, especially when I am able to express my opinions.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, because there wasn't any newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Storia about free and open source software.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be passionate.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time, but only by email.
