Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
The one and only Lois Lane.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Telling truth to power is the age-old saying but it's true! Informing the public is a vital job.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email for sure. Do not attach a draft of something you've already written! Give me the who, what, when, where, and why in a concise fashion.
Who do you wish followed you?
Sir Patrick Stewart
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
An investigation at io9, written by Beth Elderkin and edited by myself: "One of Anime’s Biggest Voices Accused of Sexual Harassment."
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Journalism standards often coincide with moral standards: remember you and your subject are human.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Monday-Friday
What's the best pitch you ever got?
The best pitches are the ones that give me everything I need to know in under 3 grafs.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I think it's rude to tell. Always give constructive criticism when you can. All writers improve with time.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Sci-fi/fantasy TV & films aren't just for kids! The stories told are universal and include serious examinations of the human condition.
