Have you ever used a typewriter?
I am a trained typist - so yes absolutely
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Got to be Clark Kent - what a hero!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email please
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Computer, word, dictafone, notepad and pen, my senses
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter - it is ideal for getting your marketing message across in rapid time in a sweet and succinct way
Who do you wish followed you?
Every editor in the world wanting to hire a freelance - I need more work
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I am interested in the world, and concerned about its ultimate fate
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My History Today article on Jared Diamond's book on collapse theory, its not easy to get into History Today as its fairly prestigious...
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Number one rule - Never give up!! You'll get there in the end if you are persistent.
When's the best time to pitch you?
During the day - but I check my inbox in the evening as well so anytime really
