What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing tech reviews for dads on tech.
How is social media changing news?
Its changed how quickly people are informed, and also has given the public direct access to various news sources.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Personally it means a seeker and sharer of facts and truths. It's one willing to research, verify and corroborate information for the masses
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to be pitched either via email or in person. I love the face to face but, email will suffice in a busy world.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
EVERYONE!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Sadly, no.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A script I have been working on about a retired New York detective.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write every day. Doesn't matter what you write about, just write. Writing like any exercise requires that you do it as much as possible.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Honestly, anytime but, probably easiest to reach me after 12pm because I am up writing into the wee hours.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A three two hanging fastball down the middle that I hit over four hundred feet.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Like Carols Beltran a curveball I wasn't expecting and couldn't hit.
What's your favorite drink?
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
With my misses, kids, or on stage performing stand up comedy. Sometimes you will find me at the gym or out for a long walk with my camera.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Popular Science.
