What was your first job as a journalist?
This job! Addison Magazine! Thank you, Addison Mag!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I wish! My dream is to own one.
How is social media changing news?
It's making news more accessible but changing the narrative. Interpret that as you will.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I clearly need to read more fictional journalism.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To write whatever mundane subject you're assigned with passion!
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
None come to mind but I just made one up!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
N/a for real this time.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress and Google are my best friends.
Who do you wish followed you?
Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I love writing. Duh. Oh, and people!!!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Wish I did—was more concerned with the social aspect of high school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Ooo. My favorite article was actually on charter flights because I had never heard of the term. It took hours of research.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Apply apply apply until you finally hear back from a publisher!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any day, any time!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
N/a.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None. I make every pitch good.
What's your favorite drink?
It's a tie between Diet Coke and 2% milk.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outdoors. On a mountain or beach if I can find one in Dallas.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
National Geographic... lol. I'm basic.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Haven't come across a misperception yet.
