What was your first job as a journalist?
College radio station reporter
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Only for experimental purposes
How is social media changing news?
Its continuous stream of information can designate the most recently posted content as "out-of-date" in seconds
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
James Patterson
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Sharing information and ideas to cultivate knowledge and conversation
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I welcome anything aligned with healthcare
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Grammarly, Google Trends, Google Search Console, Adobe Acrobat, SEMRush, Moz, HubSpot, HootSuite, Buffer, MS Office, Contently
What's your favorite social network?
Pinterest
Who do you wish followed you?
Any and all are welcome!
Why did you become a journalist?
Fear of heights prevented me from being a pilot
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
My high school did not have a newspaper
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Everything I have written has its own value to me
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep thinking, keep writing and stay energized! Walt Disney never stopped dreaming and Jerry Seinfeld never stops reflecting!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
There is merit to all pitches
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
All pitches have value
What's your favorite drink?
Genuine percolator coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Wherever my wife, 2 daughters and dog are
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Becker's Healthcare, Modern Healthcare, Medical Marketing & Media
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Medical professionals and healthcare companies care only about the money and not the patient
