What was your first job as a journalist?
Freelance writing for Travel Awaits
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I learned to type in high school on a typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
You learn about world events much faster, but you don't always know if it is true.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to combine my love of travel and my love of writing.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was a writer and editor.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
A story about the Underground Railroad.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Daylight hours. Early afternoon is best.
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the kitchen, cooking, or volunteering at my church or in the community.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That travel writers are always on vacation. Yes we experience fun things but there is a lot of work involved before, during and after.
