Horror critic | Senior Staff Writer at iHorror | Author of No House Is Empty | Cult, indie, queer, folk, and streaming horror.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job as a journalist was as a guest writer for Bounf by Horror.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have always wanted to, but I have never gotten my hands on one.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is shortening the relevance time of news stories.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Mike Enslin from 1408
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means that one has to know how to present an idea to readers that is both interesting and informative.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use WordPress, Word, Google Docs, and any other writing software that may help with a project.
What's your favorite social network?
I enjoy using TikTok, it still has some of that wild west feeling that newer social media platforms sometimes have.
Who do you wish followed you?
I think I would be happiest if I noticed that Stephen King followed me.
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist so that I could share my passions with others.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Start sending cold emails to companies that you would like to work for. They may have an intern position.
When's the best time to pitch you?
I prefer pitches to come in the morning.
What's your favorite drink?
Iced Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
If I am not at my computer, I am most likely dying in Elden Ring on my PS5.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
My favorite publication had always been Fangoria.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most common misperception about gaming journalism is that playing a video game for review isn't work.
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