Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, that's how I learned to type in 7th grade. Am I old?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Emails with clear subject lines. Don't group multiple pitches into one email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iMac, Macbook, iPhoneX, Microsoft Office
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram, because I'm always planning my next adventure around the world and love looking at the photos.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The first-person account of nearly dying of a blood clot, which I wrote for Reader's Digest and was picked up by FoxNews.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Emails welcome any time.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I consistently receive pitches missing vital information about the product or expert; also, ones addressed to the wrong person.
What's your favorite drink?
Moscow Mule
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Italy or Hawaii
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Sunset
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I cover prescription medications or surgical procedures ... I cover health/wellness/fitness
