Have you ever used a typewriter?
I love them and miss them.
How is social media changing news?
Misinformation for one. But also, giving a voice to the voiceless, which is good.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Authenticity and dedication to the truth.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, Google Docs, WordPress.
What's your favorite social network?
BlueSky
Who do you wish followed you?
Gail Simone
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing and interviewing people.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Never got the chance. So much politics.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I wrote a piece about Chris Evans and Captain America that I wasn't planning to write. But my editor gave me a push and it turned out well.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
If you look around you, everything is a good story. Just remember to research and get multiple sources.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Weekends!
What's your favorite drink?
Water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I'm at my work computer, or my personal computer.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Walrus, The Economist, Comics Beat.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Entertainment journalism is lucrative. It's not.
