What was your first job as a journalist?
A regular church newsletter.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
It makes it increasingly difficult to find unbiased and accurate news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Truthfully? Dr. Seuss.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Means everything. Being a journalist fulfills me, and it is a million times better than the “pay the bills” job.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
News related, dunno, but slways a fan of
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Suggestions on humor-related stories.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
My wee brain and Google.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
A few celebs here and there would be groovy.
Why did you become a journalist?
I have a passion for writing, and was looking for an outlet.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Recently a piece on the history of novelty music.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find an avenue somewhere, somehow, where you can let your passion shine.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Monday to Friday afternoon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
An interview offer with ‘Happy Days’ Donny Most.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Nothing off the top of my head.
What's your favorite drink?
Dr. Pepper
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Parked in front of the telly.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Comic Book Movie, Cracked.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It’s not “real” news.
