Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, it was one of my favourite ever Xmas presents as a child
How is social media changing news?
Attention spans have almost evaporated, but we can now reach more people than ever.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Wayne Gale
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, keep it short, make me laugh
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
CMS, Google Analytics, Campaign Monitor, Google Drive, Dropbox, Excel, MacBook Pro, Otter
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Marina O Loughlin
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I wanted to write
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I was too busy playing in bands
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
All the ones that talk about really brilliant, passionate, small enterprises.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Hustle, work on your opening lines, get your foot in the door even if it's not as a writer, and try to hold onto your integrity.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings or weekends
What's your favorite drink?
Cabernet Franc from Chinon
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing music in a rehearsal room, studio or on stage.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Noble Rot
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
As a restaurant reviewer, it's that we are trying to maliciously shut down restaurants. Makes absolutely no sense.
