What was your first job as a journalist?
Proud to say that my first and only journalist job has been with my very own publication, Party Time Magazine, since 1996.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I have used a typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
Social media has significantly changed the way news is produces, consumed and shared and rapidly become the first source of information.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane is my favorite fictional journalist.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist is someone who interviews, gathers, writes and edits information to make the public aware of what is happening around them.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
The funniest news-related that I have seen is
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to be pitched stories via email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I used all available social media platforms to do my job.
What's your favorite social network?
My favorite social network is Instagram.
Who do you wish followed you?
I wish I was followed by Paris Hilton.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because as a kid, I did not enjoy reading what was available to me, so I started writing about what interested me.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not work for my high school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am most proud of my desert festival season party interviews and reviews.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write about what you like and enjoy and find a media outlet that will embrace what your passionate about.
When's the best time to pitch you?
The best time to pitch me is in the morning so that I can get to work on it first thing in the morning.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
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What's the worst pitch you ever got?
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What's your favorite drink?
I love mixed drinks. Love margaritas, whiskey and Midori as well.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
When I'm not at a computer, I am most likely at an event.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I love to read everything on TMZ lol.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
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